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Members of the Weyburn Young Fellows Club served supper at the awards banquet during the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show on June 3.
Students see benefits from distance learning OIL AND GAS COURSES
John Cairns/SaskToday.ca
The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show was an opportunity for education officials to highlight Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation’s offerings of Oil and Gas 20 and 30 courses.
Sask DLC has been offering the courses over the last two years to high school students in Grade 10 to 12. The Oil and Gas 20 course was launched first in 2024 followed by the 30 level in 2025.
Education Minister Everett Hindley said the courses are provided online through the DLC, and also include work placements with a number of oil and gas companies in southeast Saskatchewan.
“So not only do they get to learn some theory but they get to do some hands-on work and get to have a better understanding and gain some knowledge with respect to the oil and gas sector, what that means in terms of everything from
start to finish, and set themselves up for careers in in the energy sector,” said HIndley.
According to the province the courses offer 50 hours of online theory along with 50 hours of industry-supported work placement, where the students learn about safety, operations, environmental practices and career pathways in the industry.
To this point, the course has been well received with 37 students having enrolled.
“It’s been a very very successful course,” Hindley said, adding there “is a waiting list of students who want to take these these courses through the DLC.”
Hindley considers the course a success, and particularly praised the partnerships with the oil and gas industry to provide training opportunities to students in the field.
“Nothing can replace that real-life handson experience,” said Hindley, who noted Sask
DLC had partnered with the industry in developing not only the curriculum but also the onsite work training component.
“I think it shows how in the education sector through the DLC we’re able to adapt quickly trying to provide these sorts of opportunities educational opportunities for grade 10 through 12 students, to be able to take some online but then also experience that in-person on-site at an oil and gas well site. So I think it really shows how the education system is evolving and providing some some really unique and exciting career opportunities in the energy sector.”
In a news release the province pointed to the involvement of Teine Energy, Whitecap Resources, Strathcona Resources and Cenovus Energy through an MOU; they also noted Whitecap, Teine and Strathcona also offered student safety training and work placements.
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CULTURAL WORKSHOPS CELEBRATE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S MONTH
In celebration and acknowledgement of Indigenous People’s Month, cultural workshops will be held at CollabARTive Studio, allowing individuals to create a personal medicine wheel.
This program is a partnership between CollabARTive Studio and the Weyburn Arts Council.
The workshops include ages eight to 14 years of age on June 16 from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m., a corporate business session on June 17 from 1 to 3 p.m., a public session on June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., and a non-profit program on June 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Special funding was provided by the Canadian Heritage program, the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council and Saskatchewan Lotteries.
TREASURE HUNT TO BE HELD DURING THE SUMMER
Residents who enjoy treasure hunts can participate in the Walkin’ with the WAC’ies community art drop, June 14 to August 15. This art treasure hunt program is organized by the Weyburn Arts Council. Individuals are encouraged to check the Facebook group Walkin’ with the WAC’ies to find the art, rehide it for someone else to find, or even hide art supplies. Individuals are reminded that this is a public treasure hunt and the goal is to take a photo of the hidden art, and rehide it in a new spot to continue the fun.
Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Premier Moe bullish about oil and gas, looks ahead to talks
John Cairns SaskToday.ca
Premier Scott Moe was bullish, a word he used repeatedly, about the prospects for oil and gas and other industries in the province.
Moe spoke during the noon hour luncheon at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn before an audience full of attendees from the oil and gas industry.
with Alberta, would be key to the future prospects for the province.
But he made clear that talks with the federal government on energy, similar to what had just taken place
“This is our moment in this province,” Moe told the audience. “This is our moment to advance our economy beyond what we ever dreamt it could have been 10 years ago, or 20 years ago, or 30 years ago. This is our moment to say $60 billion of investment in our province isn’t an anomaly, it isn’t a once-ina-lifetime chance, it’s actually the new normal.”
Moe pointed to government decision-making as key to making that happen.
“If we as a province and a nation get the next number of decisions right, six to 10 decisions, I would say that we see in Canada today, the three largest infrastructure projects in Canada today, of those three, two are happening in this province where we live. The first is the energy project on the coast, the West Coast. The second is at the Johnson Potash Mine in Saskatchewan, and the third is a data centre south of Regina.
“What can happen if we as provincial and national governments get the next 10 decisions right is the investment that will flow
into our energy industry is going to dwarf all three of those projects by significant, significant tens and twenty and hundreds of billions of dollars. We have an opportunity to take our oil production from what it is today to something far beyond what we even ever thought it could be.”
Moe said Saskatchewan “should not take a back seat in that conversation.”
“We should be very bullish in that conversation, because if your concern is access to energy security, we can provide it. If your concern is how is that energy produced, we produce the most sustainable oil that you can find on this very planet. If your concern is how is that product produced from an ethical perspective, we produce the most ethical, the most ethical energy product that you can find on earth. And we should be very proud and we should be very, very bullish of what we do.”
Premier Moe in particular pointed to the recent negotiations that took place between the federal government and Alberta which resulted in an MOU signing, including agreement on fu-
ture carbon pricing levels.
Moe acknowledged it was now “Saskatchewan’s turn to engage on what the future of our energy industry is going to look like.”
“And know this, and know this very well. It is going to be a provincial government that is going to be at those negotiating tables, guided by the very people in this room, guided by the industries that are employing people in this community, this part of the province and across the province of Saskatchewan, and we are going to do our level best to land in a place that is going to allow that investment to flow and allow those drilling rigs to get back to work in a way that they never have in recent history and allow us to be very proud of an industry that has created wealth for us as a province for so many years now, allow the opportunity for that industry to continue to create wealth for our children and for our grandchildren for generations to come.”
If they get those decisions right, Moe said, it is “going to be this province and this part of the nation that is going to allow any Prime Minister to stand
up and say ‘we have the strongest economy in the G7 nations, and we are an energy superpower.’ But we need to get those decisions right, and we’re going to ensure that we find our way to that.”
In speaking to reporters afterwards Moe spoke about some of what he was hearing from those in attendance. He said “future opportunities” were on the minds of those in the room, and pointed to the MOU between the federal government and Alberta.
“You know, we’re seeing advancements with a memorandum of understanding between the federal government in Alberta and how that could, you know, transpose or work in Saskatchewan. We would have to see some, you know, modifications to that agreement to really allow us to expand the energy industry here in Saskatchewan. We think we do have a few hundred thousand barrels of oil that can come on and be made available to the world, to Asian countries as well as, yes, the United States of America in a very, very short term.”
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Premier Scott Moe addressed a crowd during the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show.
Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Community News
The Laurence M. Woodard Southeast Saskatchewan Oilperson of the Year Award was presented to Doug Martens, second from right, during the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show on June 3. Pictured, l-r, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Energy and Resources Chris Beaudry, Darren Woodard, Keenan Woodard, Martens and Michelle Woodard.
A chain cutting ceremony opened the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show at the Weyburn Exhibition grounds on June 3. The biennial event, held in Weyburn, provided an opportunity for the service and supply segment of the industry to display their products and latest technology applicable to the oil and gas industry. Pictured, l-r, MLA Dakota-Arm River Barret Kropf, Oil Show board member Trevor Sealy, MP Souris Moose Mountain Steven Bonk, Mayor Jeff Richards, MLA Last Mountain-Touchwood Travis Keisig, Premier Scott Moe, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Energy and Resources Chris Beaudry, MLA Weyburn Bengough Michael Weger, MP Regina Qu’Appelle Andrew Scheer, Oil Show board member Shane Pollock and MLA Cannington Daryl Harrison. Photos Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Lunch & Learn workshop to promote accessibility and inclusion
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Community spaces are for everyone, and a free workshop will give local groups practical tools to recognize barriers and create more accessible, inclusive and welcoming programs, events and public spaces.
The City of Weyburn is hosting a free Community Inclusion and Accessibility Workshop presented by Inclusion Saskatchewan on Wednesday, June 17. The Lunch & Learnstyle session will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Credit Union Spark Centre multipurpose rooms.
This workshop will provide foundational information on accessibility and inclusion, with a focus on how people with intellectual disabilities are impacted when these considerations are not included in planning. Participants will learn how to
define and understand accessibility and inclusion, identify barriers that can affect people with intellectual disabilities and gain practical strategies to support inclusion in their own work. The session is an excellent opportunity for employees of recreational
programs, civic facilities or services, and community organizations involved in programs, events or public spaces. There is no cost to attend. Registration is not required, but is encouraged to assist with planning. To register, visit the City of Weyburn website.
Students see benefits
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Two of the DLC students were at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show to highlight their experiences.
One student, Maria Zaika from Weyburn, said her favorite thing so far about the class is “getting to see and look at the machines and the pump jacks.”
Zaika, who did her field placement with Whitecap, said she took this course because “I thought it would be fun to see and learn about the oil and gas industry.” Her future plans are to study chemical engineering and potentially become a pharmacist or go into the oil and gas industry.
Another student, Miciah Willms of Estevan, said he decided to take the course “because I wanted to learn more about the oil and gas industry as a whole.”
“I also thought the work placement itself was pretty, like, exclusive. I don’t think a lot of students anywhere get to do that. I thought it would be cool to get a hands-on experience so I could see what people usually don’t see.”
He says oil and gas is what he wants to do after school. During his place-
ment with Whitecap, Willms said he got hands on training.
“I’ve heard from many operators that they themselves don’t even get as much training or as much knowledge as I would be getting right now. Some operators have even gotten only two days of training and then gone straight to the field. It’s expected to figure it out. Here, I’m doing full 50 hours, which takes over six days, which is already more than some people are getting. That would give me an advantage.”
Hindley was asked whether there was thought of perhaps doubling or tripling the amount of students to meet the needs of industry, with concerns raised about a potential workers shortage.
He said they would “obviously take a look at any sort of potential for expansion opportunities for this course. We’ll do that through our DLC partners and through the companies that are partnering with us in the oil and gas to help deliver this and look at any potential expansion opportunities that might be available.“
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The Saskatchewan Oilperson of the Year Award was presented to Paul Colborne, second from left, during the awards banquet held on June 3. Pictured, l-r, Scott Saxberg, Colborne, chair of the Sask. Oil and Gas Hall of Fame board Dean Porter and Del Mondor.
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WPS arrest intoxicated person, driver
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 97 calls for service during the week of May 31 to June 7, 2026.
Theft of Motorcycle
Weyburn Police received a report on June 1 of a stolen three-wheeled specialty motorcycle from a local storage facility. Through investigative efforts and assistance from members of the public, officers were able to locate the motorcycle in Midale, Saskatchewan.
An adult male was subsequently arrested in Weyburn and held in custody. He is scheduled to appear in Weyburn Provincial Court on June 9, 2026. An adult female was also arrested and charged as a co-accused. She was later released on conditions pending a future court appearance.
Intoxicated Person in Public
Police responded to a report on June 2 of an intoxicated adult male causing a disturbance at a residence. The male was arrested without incident and lodged in police cells.
While in custody, the Weyburn Police Service’s biometric monitoring system alerted officers to a potential medical concern. EMS attended and assessed the male, who was subsequently transported to hospital for further medical treatment.
The Weyburn Police Service utilizes biometric monitoring technology within the cell block to help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in police custody.
Multiple Criminal Charges
While conducting routine patrols on June 6, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a very high rate of speed. The driver was known to police and was currently prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.
The vehicle was observed travelling approximately 100 km/h within the city,
driving on the shoulder of the roadway, striking curbs, and disregarding traffic control devices. Due to the significant amount of traffic in the area, officers did not pursue the vehicle.
Police quickly located the suspect vehicle parked on a nearby street and safely contained it. The driver initially refused to exit the vehicle, requiring officers to break a passenger-side window before he surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.
The adult male was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Weyburn Provincial Court on June 11, 2026, for a bail hearing. Charges include: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, took motor vehicle without consent, breach of release order and driving while suspended.
Operation While Impaired
Police received multiple Report Impaired Driver (RID) complaints on June 6 regarding a possible impaired driver.
Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Investigation determined that the adult male driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and later provided two breath samples, both registering nearly twice the legal limit.
The Weyburn Police Service would like to thank members of the public who reported the impaired driver. Prompt reporting of suspected impaired drivers helps keep our roadways safe for everyone.
Oil Show Weekend
The Weyburn Oil Show was well attended, and police reported very few issues throughout the event. One adult male was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and was held in cells until sober.
Officers also responded to several driving and parking complaints during the festivities. Overall, the event was a success.
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What to do, handshakes or hugs?
Norm Park/ SaskToday.ca
There are several ways to approach other people with original gestures of friendliness. We can smile of course, that’s obvious.
But then, do we extend a hand trusting the person we are approaching is going to do likewise? How about the simple thumbs up gesture, or a quick fist bump?
So, what is appropriate is sometimes a little embarrassing if not confusing.
Then there are the hugs that are the rule of thumb for many and how about those folks in Europe who insist on double fake kisses on cheeks as a form of greeting?
I did not come from a family that did much hugging. I can’t even recall doing any hugging, but then I married into a larger family compact that did a whole lot of hugging. I had lots to learn in the hugging curriculum, but I had good examples to follow.
So let’s get down to business, shall we?
Handshakes come in a variety package. There is the straight on shake, face to face. There is the limp (I just have get going somewhere else) handshake and there is the firm, (I really mean it), handshake and the hard almost hurtful handshake (I’m in charge here and don’t forget it).
Then there is the double clutch handshake, the one where one shaker places another hand on top of the original grip to indicate that this is a special friendship that they are cementing with an additional gesture. The President of the U.S.A., Donnie Deflector seems to like doing that double tap thing, especially with the guys he believes are his really good friends, like Vladimir, Kim and Xi. Sometimes a hand shaker will reach out to grip the other person’s elbow. I really don’t know what the significance is with that one, but I’ve witnessed it a few times. Maybe it’s a sort of half-hearted sincere handshake if such a thing exists?
Hugs have a scale of their own too.
There are big hugs, warm hugs, obligatory hugs and that aforementioned false peck on cheeks. There is also the double hug. I’m thinking that one delivers a message of sincerity for those who maybe weren’t sure about the relationship … new or used?
I was taken aback at first by my bride’s family greetings … parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brother and sisters … all huggers. But hey, I got used to
it and quickly learned that this engagement was all okay on all fronts. Hugs are a true sign of sincerity. They can also be taken as being intrusive by some, so the hugger should also look for a signal from the soon to be huggee, that the embrace will be accepted.
Now I could wander off the topic of humans and hugs and start talking about hugs and handshakes from dogs … (cats aren’t that interested, they just want to be fed). But I wont go there because only some dogs know how to shake paws, but most don’t mind being embraced in a hug. In fact many of them insist on it. What I truly enjoy seeing is the handshakes that follow a hockey playoff series when players, coaches and managers form lines and wish each other well, even if a couple of them had been engaged in a fight just a few minutes earlier. Many players even give their opponents a hug as the lines pass through. It can’t be easy for the losers but it’s a wonderful ending for a series and is a welcomed tradition.
Boxers, martial arts participants and UFC fighters always embrace after their often bloody bouts are over and a decision is handed down. These are more than gestures of greeting, they are a definite sign of respect, win or lose they seem to say, “we were in this ring together, fighting, and now we don’t have to and I totally respect you for accepting the challenge.”
In fact I believe most sporting bodies embrace the embrace following special games or matches. It may involve a simple handshake at the tennis court net or soccer pitch. Whatever the gestures become, I still stand in respect of them when they come from the athletic and competitive worlds.
There is the simple holding hands move, usually used while in motion. Not as a sign of greeting then, but more of a sign of ease and comfort with one another.
I guess you could simply call all of the above activities a sign of respect for sure and sometimes a true sign of love to go along with it.
So parents, give your kid a hug today, even if she dropped the milk carton on your foot or he dragged in some dirt with the dog. You may not love them for that immediate instant, but I’m sure they’ll be willing to show you a little …. uh respect?
Maybe.
I mean who can tell, they’re kids?
But it’s probably worth a try.
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meet at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex in Saskatoon over the weekend.
Intermediate Sophie Pollock finished fourth in 100 m,
ninth in 4x100 m, 11th in high jump and 17th in long jump.
Lauryn Chicoine placed fifth in shot put and 19th in javelin.
Persephonee Wilson finished 28th in the 400 m.
Alyssa Kerr placed 16th in hurdles and 23rd in javelin.
Lily Penner finished 21st in 3,000 m.
Ajax Longman placed 13th in 1,500 m and 3,000 m, and 14th in 800 m.
Rylan Meier finished 15th in 800 m, 20th in 400 m, 21st in long jump and 17th in 200 m.
Junior Maggie Bryant placed 19th in 3,000 m and 22nd in 1,500 m.
Cole Payak won a bronze in long jump, placed 10th in 4x100m and 26th in javelin.
Easton Spagrud placed 10th in the 400 m and 4x100 m, 11th in 800 m and 17th in 1,500 m.
Judah Sawatzky finished 19th in hurdles.
Malley Sterling placed fifth in 100 m, eighth in 200 m, and tenth in 4x100 m.
Cody Goski finished tenth in 4x100 m.
Senior Peyton Lokken placed 13th in high jump, 14th in triple jump and 25th in 100 m.
Zaniyah Odima finished 13th in 4x400 m, 21st in 100 m and 23rd in 200 m.
Lily Connery placed 26th in discus.
Tace Odima placed sixth in 4x400 m, seventh in 800 m, eighth in 400 m and tenth in long jump.
Camden Husband placed 18th in 3,000m and 20th in 1,500 m.
Ross Gill placed ninth in 4x100 m and 31st in 200 m.
Aeryk Benning finished ninth in 4x100 m, 11th in 200 m and 27th in 100 m.
Jack Bell finished ninth in 4x100 m and 22nd in discus.
Max Vennard placed sixth in 4x400 m.
Registration now open for field lacrosse season
Registration is officially open for Field Lacrosse with the Weyburn Lacrosse Association. The season is short but jam packed with ample opportunities for festivals, practices and provincials.
Why Field Lacrosse?
• Field lacrosse is a great team sport to improve physical conditioning/ strength, footwork, stick
skills, positional play, etc. It complements box skills and is great prep for any upcoming winter sports.
Field Lacrosse is played on the grass. Practices will be held at Jubilee Park.
Women’s Field Lacrosse
• Were you a part of the pilot last season? This program was a success across the province and it will offer a more structured
approach this year. Be prepared for more opportunities at games and festivals.
• Minimal equipment required - just goggles and women’s field stick (this is different than a box stick, the Lacrosse Association has sticks in stock).
If you have never played field lacrosse and would like to try it before registering, the Lacrosse
Association encourages individuals to come out once practices start and meet the team and coaches to see if this is a good fit for your athlete. Coaches: there is a need for coaches in all divisions in order to be successful. For more information on coaching, reach out to Brittany at rattlers@weyburnlax.ca.
WCBL: Saskatoon claims win over Weyburn
Randy Palmer
SaskToday
The Saskatoon Berries claimed a 15-4 win over the Weyburn Beavers during a WCBL game held June 7. It was an impressive outing from the Berries offence.
Leading 5-1 heading into the fifth inning, Saskatoon would send 13 batters to the plate and score seven runs in the inning to pull away for good. Nash Nichols had a solo home run in the frame, Erik
Aguirre knocked in three runs with a bases-loaded double.
Ethan Murdoch had another solid game for the Berries, going 4-for-5 with a double, three runs and four RBI, while Nate Houston was 3-for-5 with three runs scored. Aguirre ended up with five RBI on the afternoon; Gael Salinas, Aidan Marien and Nicols all crossed the plate twice.
Michael Sall picked up the win, allowing a single
run on two hits over five innings, Dallen Rude and Tyler Bailey tossed three innings of scoreless relief in the mercy-rule victory.
Robert Gurney led the Berries with a 2-for-3 outing that included two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI, Owen Mayencourt went 2-for-3 and knocked in a pair.
Weyburn’s pitchers took a bit of damage from their defence, with only nine of the 15 runs earned thanks to four Beavers er-
rors on the day. Keaton Husband was saddled with the loss after allowing five runs on six hits through second and third innings. Upcoming games
The Weyburn Beavers host the Regina Red Sox tonight, June 10, at Tom Laing Park, and host the Moose Jaw Miller Express on Thursday, June 11. The Beavers travel to Regina on Friday, June 12, and have a doubleheader in Moose Jaw on Saturday, June 13.
Cole Payak won bronze in long jump during the provincial track meet. Photo courtesy of Kristy Gall/WCS
Direct to Smelter - Precious Metals Roadshow comes to Weyburn
Voyager Gold will be coming to Weyburn during a roadshow making its way through Saskatchewan. You can bring your gold, silver & coins to the Credit Union Spark Centre between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. June 14th & 15th. No appointment is required.
The President of Voy-
ager Gold is Ethan Semple, a precious metals buyer. Semple’s family roots grow deep in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Semple comes from several generations of gold, with his first taste coming during a Boy Scouts gold panning trip at the Hope Recreational
Panning Area in BC.
“Gold buying and testing was happening on my kitchen table all through out my life,” Semple chuckles. “My father was an avid gold panner and precious metals buyer, so it comes second nature to me.”
After getting a formal education and spend-
ing a few years in the rat race and the birth of his first child, Semple decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a precious metals buyer as well with the hope that one day he might provide her with a yard to run around in.
Recent increases in gold prices have lead to
many people becoming “gold buyers.” “Voyager Gold provides a service that is personal and informative, making sure the client understands everything that is going on from testing to quoting,” Semple says. “Voyager Gold deals directly with the smelter, cutting out the middle man. This enables us to pass those savings on to the client, unlike other gold buyers offering pennies on the dollar.”
“We use a variety of tools and tests to analyze your items including magnetic sweeps, hallmark identification, as well as various purity tests,” Semple explains. “We even have experience with some collectible coins and bills where we look at numismatic value. In any event we’re always happy to take a look and offer some insight.”
“Over half the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold, where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce. That prevents a lot of diesel from being burned.” Gold and silver purchased at the show and later melted goes back into the market without incurring that environmental cost.
“People bring in all sorts of items, but most often its broken or forgotten jewellery from the back of the jewellery box or even dental gold. Often times folks are surprised by how much value was just sitting there,” Semple says. “Voyager Gold provides a quick and low pressure environment. We do everything right in front of your eyes and provide an offer with absolutely no pressure, no obligation, and no appointment necessary.”