As part of ongoing upgrades at our Water Treatment Plant, the City of Weyburn will be performing scheduled maintenance that requires temporarily reducing reservoir capacity.
Kindergarten students from St. Michael School took a field trip to Mainprize Trout Pond to release 84 rainbow trout fingerling. Forty-five kindergarten students along with approximately 20 parents and staff attended. The Weyburn Wildlife Federation held a barbecue for the group afterwards at the beach. This was the fourth year that the Kindergarten class at St. Michael School has participated in the FINS program.
This work supports important regulatory monitoring by Water Security Agency and helps ensure safe, high-quality drinking water for our community.
To ensure we can continue to meet daily water needs during this period, residents and businesses are asked to reduce nonessential water use starting Friday, June 13. The conservation period is expected to last at minimum two weeks and comes during a season of high demand. Resident’s cooperation will help manage water service to meet essential community need.
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Saskatchewan Highways Minister David Marit and Weburn Mayor Jeff Richards announced a joint investment today to rehabilitate a key section of Highway 35 within the city.
The project will see 2.42 kilometres of the highway improved, stretching from First Avenue North to Weyburn’s northern corporate limit. The work will be tendered and managed by the City of Weyburn, with funding provided through the province’s Urban Highway Connector Program.
“Our government is proud to play a role in
this project moving forward to improve transportation for Weyburn area residents and shippers who use this route to get our goods to worldwide markets and keep Saskatchewan’s export-based economy moving,” said Marit.
Richards agreed, highlighting the collaboration behind the project.
“This project reflects a great deal of behindthe-scenes work on a corridor that’s been top of mind for many residents. We’re pleased to see progress moving forward through a strong partnership with the Ministry of Highways. We’re grateful for the province’s investment and proud to see improvements that support
both safety and the long-term needs of our community.”
The upgrades aim to enhance both safety and efficiency for local traffic and commercial transport along the vital route.
Under the agreement, the provincial government will cover 70 per cent of costs for the 0.7-kilometre stretch between First Avenue and Fifth Avenue, while fully funding the remaining 1.72 kilometres from Fifth Avenue to the city limits. The city will contribute the remaining 30 per cent for the initial portion.
Exact costs and a construction timeline will be determined once a contractor is selected.
Weyburn has been selected to take part in an important initiative to strengthen our community: the development of a Community Safety and WellBeing (CSWB) plan. This initiative, facilitated by the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) and supported by the Ministry of Justice, is designed to bring together residents, organizations, businesses and governments to help make Weyburn an even better place to live, work and grow.
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The Family Place celebrated their 30th anniversary with a number of activities held at the McLelland Street location. From left are Family Place board member Larry Heggs, assistant director Judy Lumb, executive director Dawn Gutzke and Weyburn Bengough MLA Michael Weger.
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Younger children granted access to measles vaccine
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Saskatchewan is making the measles vaccine available to younger children in areas with measles cases and high chance of exposure.
Infants ages six months to 11 months who live in, are travelling to, or have contact with individuals in areas where there is a high risk of measles exposure can now receive an early dose of measles vaccine.
“Our government wants to make sure that those who are most vulnerable and at high risk of exposure have the best protection possible,” Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said.
“Providing parents with the option for an additional dose of measles vaccine for infants, helps to protect those who cannot protect themselves.”
Immunization is the single most effective way
to protect against measles, states Saskatchewan Health.
Routine measles vaccination is still needed at 12 and 18 months to provide lifelong protection.
“Most children in Saskatchewan should follow the regular schedule for measles immunization, however, in outbreak situations, infants six to 11 months can be offered an earlier dose,” Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said.
“This is similar to what is already being offered to some infants travelling internationally or to other parts of Canada with higher measles case numbers.”
Measles is highly contagious and spreads easily to others through open air. Symptoms can include fever, cough, red eyes and a blotchy red rash. Severe complications of measles may include pneumonia,
swelling of the brain and death.
Individuals with symptoms of measles should stay home and call HealthLine 811 for instructions. Do not go to a clinic, health care facility or hospital in person without calling ahead.
The measles vaccine has been safely used for over 50 years and is free in Saskatchewan at public health offices.
“As we move into the summer months, measles continues to pose a risk for people in Saskatchewan,” SHA Senior Medical Health Officer Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said. “Please check your measles vaccination records and ensure you are up to date.”
For a current list of areas with a high risk of exposure and more information on measles, please visit: saskatchewan.ca/measles.
Rotary hosts exchange students
Seven Rotary Exchange students were hosted by The Weyburn Rotary Club May 25 – June 2. The students came from Norway, Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Thailand and Germany.
The seven students were treated to local hospitality of the Weyburn Rotary club members with Potluck/BBQ suppers on their arrival and departure in Weyburn.
Doug Loden, Weyburn Rotary Club member was one of the chaperones/tour guides who escorted the group to experience Sas-
katchewan and Alberta.
The group experienced the Moose Jaw Tunnels, Drumheller Dinosaur Museum, Banff Hot Springs, Japer Columbia Ice Fields, West Edmonton Mall and whitewater rafting. The Canmore Rotary Club hosted a breakfast for the exchange students. Several hikes in the different parks were a highlight for many. Some evening meals were prepared by the students showcasing meals from their homelands.
Doug reported that group of students were “really quite amazing”.
Travel on the bus was filled with lots of laughter, singing and some sleeping! When travel plans were changed, this group was resilient and grateful to experience western Canada. If you would like to know more about the Rotary Exchange Student program, please contact a Weyburn Rotary Club member. Stay informed about your local Rotary club by following Rotary Club of Weyburn on Facebook. Also see a more detailed account of this trip on Facebook!
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Several of the Exchange Students had the opportunity to go white-river rafting with the Weyburn Rotary Club.
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Community News
Weyburn Fire Department responds to structure fire at Navou Park
Police deal with impaired driving, breach of conditions
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 93 calls for service between June 1 and June 8, 2025. Several notable incidents occurred during this period
While on routine patrol on June 1, officers observed an adult male and female walking together. Police were aware that court-imposed conditions prohibited any contact between the two individuals. Both were arrested and charged with breaching their respective conditions.
Police responded to a call from Provincial Fire regarding a fire on Ash Drive on June 2. Upon arrival, officers discovered a three-wheeler travel bike fully engulfed in flames. With assistance from the homeowner and a neighbor’s garden hose, officers were able to extinguish the fire before fire crews arrived to secure the scene. The bike was completely destroyed, and the front of the home sustained significant fire damage.
During a traffic stop on June 3, police identified that the male driver did not possess a valid driver’s license and was also subject to a 24-hour curfew under a Community Sentence Order. The male was arrested and remanded into custody pending a court appearance.
Police were called to a local gas station for a suspected impaired driver on June 6. Officers located an adult male in control of his vehicle, displaying signs of drug impairment. A Drug Recognition Expert from the Weyburn Police Service conducted an assessment and confirmed impairment. The male was arrested and charged accordingly.
Police responded to a report of a highly intoxicated male outside a local drinking establishment on June 7. Upon arrival, the male became combative while be-
ing taken into custody for being intoxicated in public. He was charged with resisting arrest and obstruction, and was held in police cells until sober.
In the early morning hours of June 7, police responded to a report of domestic violence involving an adult male and female. The male had fled the residence prior to police arrival, but officers observed visible injuries on the female. The male later turned himself in and was arrested, charged, and placed under conditions including no contact with the victim.
Police responded to 10 wellness and mental healthrelated calls throughout the week. One individual was transported for further care, and another was held in custody due to a high level of intoxication. All other incidents were resolved peacefully with no further action required.
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 86 calls for service over the week between May 25 to June 1, resulting in a total of 15 charges. Of the charges, eight were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and seven under the Traffic Safety Act.
On the morning of May 26, police received a complaint from a resident on Elm Crescent reporting their front door had been damaged, suggesting an attempted forced entry. Police initiated an investigation and conducted neighborhood inquiries. At this time, no suspect has been identified or located. The matter remains under investigation, and police are seeking additional information from the public.
Also on May 26, police responded to a single-vehicle collision in which the driver lost control and struck a curb, causing significant damage to the vehicle. The driver was charged with driving without
due care and attention.
On May 27, police received a complaint from an individual receiving unwanted messages from another person. The investigation revealed that the sender was under conditions prohibiting contact with the complainant. The suspect was arrested and charged with failing to comply with release conditions.
Police received a report of a vehicle being driven erratically within the city on May 28. Officers located the vehicle and observed signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and provided breath samples indicating a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit. The driver was released with a future court date.
Throughout the week, police conducted proactive checks on individuals in Weyburn with court-imposed release conditions. One individual was found to have violated their curfew on three occasions. The person was located and arrested on Friday evening and held in custody to appear in court on Monday morning.
Members of the Weyburn Police Service patrol unit, the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) unit, and the Weyburn RCMP conducted high-visibility traffic enforcement on May 29. This included check stops and roving patrols, during which over 600 drivers were checked. Three driving suspensions were issued for alcohol- and drug-related offences, resulting in vehicle impoundments.
Anyone with information about these or other criminal matters is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The Weyburn Fire Department responded to a significant fire involving two mobile homes, in the early hours of June 7.
At approximately 3:30 a.m., dispatch notified fire crews of a reported structure fire at Navou Park on the northwest end of Weyburn.
Upon arrival, crews confirmed two structures were fully involved with heavy fire. Additional personnel were called to the scene, and SaskPower and SaskEnergy were contacted to isolate utilities on the affected homes.
Fire suppression efforts continued throughout the early morning, and the fire was declared fully extinguished by 9:00 a.m.
One residence was occupied at the time of incident. All residents were able to safely evacuate with no reported injuries. The second home was vacant. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The City of Weyburn thanked all responding members for their swift and professional work in containing the fire and ensuring public safety.
The Seven Stars Energy Project will bring many benefits to the Weyburn and Griffin region.
• More than $100 million in local economic benefits, including municipal tax revenues, over the project’s expected life.
• Approximately 200 construction jobs will provide significant spin-off benefits to local businesses, like hotels, restaurants, shops and services.
• A communit y benefit fund supporting local needs throughout construction and operation.
• Road repair and upgrades that will enhance local infrastructure—Enbridge-paid.
For more than 75 years, Enbridge has been more than just pipelines in Saskatchewan. We’re your neighbour, dedicated to the communities where we live and work Learn more at enbridge.com/sevenstars
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Agriculture, Oil & Business
Sask. Crown oil and natural gas rights land sale exceeds $9M
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The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on June 3, raised $9,128,114 for the province, with the southeast generating the bulk of the bids and revenue.
Seventy-one parcels received acceptable bids, covering a total area of 12,586.646 hectares.
The southeast brought in $6,533,373 for 34 leases that encompassed 3,631.861 hectares.
In the northwest, the Lloydminster area gener-
ated $1,983,553 in revenue for 17 leases and one exploration licence totalling 4,830.780 hectares.
Bids in the Kindersley area brought in $547,467, while offers in the Swift Current area attracted $63,721.
Elk Run Resources Ltd. made the highest bid and dollars-per-hectare bid, offering $2,361,846 for a 291.486-hectare lease southeast of Lampman. The bid works out to an average of $8,102.78 per hectare.
This is the second of six oil and gas public offerings
for the 2025-26 fiscal year, over which time the Government of Saskatchewan has raised $21,111,246
The government says several factors affect public offering activity, including changes in oil and gas prices, land availability, geological and technological constraints and various market conditions.
For more information about oil and gas public offerings in Saskatchewan, please visit the schedule of public offerings section on the provincial government’s website.
Seeding is complete, or near completion, for SE farmers
Seeding is reported at 95 per cent complete within the region, up from 80 per cent last week. This is similar to the five-year average of 94 per cent reported in the southeast region.
Provincially, seeding is complete or nearly complete for field peas, spring wheat, durum, barley, triticale, canola, lentils, mustard, flax and oats. Chickpeas, canary seed, soybeans and perennial forage are the furthest behind in seeding progress.
Seeding is complete, or near completion, for many crops including field peas, lentils, spring wheat, durum and canary seed. Barley is reported at 96 per cent seeding completion. Canola is reported at 94 per cent complete, followed by oats and flax at 92 per cent each. Seeding completion for canary seed and soybeans are 90 per cent and
89 per cent, respectively. Chickpeas are 85 per cent complete while mustard is 84 per cent. The crops furthest behind are perennial forage crops at 59 per cent and triticale at 56 per cent complete.
Very little rain fell throughout the region last week with only a small amount reported in the Mount Pleasant area at three mm.
Topsoil moisture was again reduced within the region although most areas remain adequate. Cropland topsoil moisture is reported at five per cent surplus, 76 per cent adequate and 19 per cent short. Hayland topsoil moisture is seven per cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate, 24 per cent short and four per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate, 22 per cent
short and five per cent very short.
Overall, crop conditions are rated as good to excellent for the majority of crops with a few reports of crops that are in fair condition.
Producers in the region report minor to moderate crop damage due to wind. Some reports indicate there was minor damage due to excessive moisture. Increased crop damage is reported due to heat and dry conditions. Producers are continuing to monitor areas for grasshoppers, gophers and waterfowl, with some minor to moderate damage from flea beetles and cutworms.
As the week progresses, producers will be working to wrap up seeding and move into in-crop spraying when the weather allows along with land rolling, rock picking and getting the last of the animals out to pasture.
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The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that 32 Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects and six Strategic Field Program (SFP) projects received more than $1.4 million in funding for fiscal 2024-25 under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Saxophone player Mark, at right, has a featured solo piece, as he is joined by Dave and other members of the St. Michael School honour band. The year-end band concert was held at the school on June 3.
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Editorial & Opinion
COLUMN: Hearts go out to those affected by northern wildfires
Stephanie Zoer, Freelance Reporter
With most of Saskatchewan being under an extremely dry warning, common sense will tell us not to have a backyard fire even if there is no fire ban.
If you are a smoker, once again common sense should kick in that you do not throw your cigarette butt out the car window or just toss it down the street.
One should know the saying that it only takes a spark to get a fire going.
Even if we think that the fire is contained in a nice fire pit, sparks are not easily kept under control.
I feel for the people up north in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This must be a horrific feeling having to leave your home on short notice, not knowing whether or not your home will be standing when you return.
Fire can destroy everything and it is one of the disasters that will claim everything in its path, leaving nothing standing. It sends wildlife on the run, not knowing where to turn. My heart hurts for those animals, having their homes destroyed as well.
It is only the end of May and already we have many fires across the Prairie provinces, which is causing a great deal of concern if we do not get rain and a lot of it. Because of the heat, we get thunder and lightning storms, and this is not ideal with the dry conditions.
I have often thought of what I would
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take if a fire came through our area, what is so important that it cannot be replaced.
My pets are first. I would never leave them behind, no matter what. They are part of our family, and their food is next to come with us.
Everyone takes their photo albums. I do not believe it is my first pick. First of all, I never look at them. They sit on a shelf and collect dust.
The pictures that are important to me are hanging on my wall. Those are the photos that come with us. Our family pictures and the picture of my mom.
What is next? My jewelry box. I do not have much jewelry; it is kind of my keepsake box. It holds special things that I have had for years from my kids and husband. It holds special little stones from when my kids were small and small cards they have made.
Next is food. Luckily, I drive a pick-up truck. It will hold a lot of stuff and food is important. If we are being evacuated, this means the grocery store is also under the same notice.
If we have time, our small freezer will be put in the box of the truck and loaded full of food, water, and anything else that will fit inside. If we do not have time, I have a toolbox on the truck that will be filled with essentials.
Clothes are important. I am not fussy; I will grab what I can and throw them in
Let me take you back to the dark ages … before Drake the Weeknd and Taylor Swift billion billiondollar tours.
Let’s go back to the middle of the Garth Brooks era when Big Bang Theory was becoming a big bang on that thing we called television.
I was in a restaurant in Regina, waiting for my meal, sans cell phone. I had not yet succumbed to the devil’s instrument at that time. That came a year later.
But back then we called them cell phones and some folded up and one called Blackberry was considered cream of the crop for these mobile units that most folks were becoming enamoured with, but not quite in every environment or gathering.
I was in a small two-seater booth when a team of six people, a good mix of males and females entered and took seats at a big round table near the centre. They were dressed in business casual attire, so I assumed they were all from one company in a nearby office complex.
Five of the luncheon people chatted, laughed and took turns listening and talking. One guy stood out because he was totally engaged in his cell phone. He tapped it, he viewed it, did a few thumb texts. He got
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Blankets and pillows will be tossed in on top of everything and tied down. One never knows where you might have to sleep in these kinds of conditions.
One can only imagine how high emotions will be at the time when this happens. Maybe I will forget all the thought I have put into it.
I do know that I feel deeply for the
people and animals that are being displaced because of all these fires.
Let us be careful out there when it comes to sparks. Simply do not start a campfire until we have had plenty of rain.
And let us keep the firefighters and volunteers in our thoughts and prayers that they are kept safe while doing their jobs fighting these massive blazes and that they are able to get them under control.
up from the table to take a call or make a call. He was totally distracted by that little device he so lovingly petted with his adept fingering. I don’t believe he kissed it, but he could have when I wasn’t watching. I kept a casual check on that table since I had nothing better to do while I absorbed my lunch.
The phone guy lifted his head once, to place an order, even though he had not even glanced at a menu. He totally ignored his dining companions. Not a word to them or from them. He just had his head down, engaged in his phone, even while eating. The others visited, talked about their meal, talked business, although I couldn’t hear much of what they were saying.
About 30 minutes later they were done, as was I. They got up to leave and phone guy did manage to join them, while his head was still buried in the tiny device. He avoided running into the doorframe, just barely, on the way out.
So sad, I thought to myself. He had missed a potentially fun luncheon date with friends and colleagues.
Now, fast-forward about 15 years. I’m in Estevan in a busy pub/restaurant with a friend. We had texted each other to arrange the details of our luncheon plans and then put our phones away.
Enter a group of five who took over a large table nearby.
Yep, you guessed it.
No one spoke. No one lifted a head. All five were focused on the iPhones. They placed orders and then went back to the phones. No one spoke. It was a Silence of the Lambs all over again. Why they had bothered to form a gang of five to engage in nothingness on a social interaction scale, was beyond me. But this was now the new normal.
Now let’s go forward a few more years to a near-current-year classroom. Twenty-three of the 25 students in a Grade 10 class, let’s say, have heads down studying their texts and TikTok 14-second dance routines in their $1,300 phones that deliver everything from fiction and fake news to crazy comments, social media blandness and world of apps. These $1,300 phones had captured their focus while the $50,000 to $90,000 well-trained teacher standing two
life
metres away, attempting to inject some real-life education into their growing brains, had now become the distraction. That can’t be right, or efficient. I mean they all couldn’t grow up to be influencers, some would have to build something somewhere at some time, wouldn’t they?
So school boards and governments finally determined that phones needed to be banned in the classrooms with only a few exceptions such as for language interpretations or specific actual educational uses. Laptops in the classroom serve a similar purpose. Use, but don’t abuse. Simple, except we’re talking about young people eh?
Of course, those rules, when imposed, raised a bit of a ruckus with the dedicated viral game players, text disciples, and hovering parents who were also addicted to the device. But something had to be done to change the trend and the narratives.
Should AI, iPhones and social media platforms rule the day? Rule the world?
I’m guessing no. They obviously come in handy, but I’m also guessing that we, maybe, should still be relying on human contact well … maybe for the sake of humanity?
Quick example: The other night I had a platform up that was offering music with the titles of the song registered on the screen.
Coming up, I quickly read was the song “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin.”
Hmm, I thought, classic soft rock song? Never heard of that one.
The song began … Sly and Family Stone “I wanna thank you for lettin’ me be my self again.” Now I wonder if AI changed the spelling for Weeknd at the top of this missive.
Enough said, I had just received confirmation from Sly and his family that AI still has a way to go before it can totally replace human input. But many programmers are trying really hard, so give ‘em credit. Working with AI not fighting it, is the future. Go Chatbox Go.
Oh, and while we’re at it. Let’s get going on some of those crypto meme and currency plans and scams and schemes. There are millions of makers of it now, so it’s pretty popular. We don’t want to fall behind, do we?
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New survey will help shape a safer, healthier Weyburn
Weyburn has been selected to take part in an important initiative to strengthen our community: the development of a Community Safety and WellBeing (CSWB) plan.
This initiative, facilitated by the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) and supported by the Ministry of Justice, is designed to bring together residents, organizations, businesses and governments to help make Weyburn an even better place to live, work and grow.
What is CSWB Planning? At its core, CSWB planning is about identifying local priorities that impact quality of life and working together to address them. Things like education, health, safety, housing, economic opportunity and cultural inclusion. The goal is a thriving
community where everyone feels safe, supported and connected.
Why Now? Weyburn is one of five Saskatchewan communities selected to develop a local CSWB plan. This is a proactive step forward and one that allows us to understand current strengths and challenges. The goal is to create a shared plan for a safer, healthier future.
Have Your Say: The City is inviting residents, business owners, and community members to take part in a short survey to help guide this process. Your input will help shape the direction of local strategies and ensure that the plan reflects the real experiences and needs of our community.
Survey closes June 16, 2025. The survey link is www.surveymonkey. com/r/P2XTQ65.
A Weyburn U9 batter swung at a pitch during a baseball day for U7 and U9 teams held at the Haig ball diamonds on June 7.
KidSport Weyburn received a $900 donation from The Athetlic Club, which was collected during the ‘Move to Make a Difference’ fundraiser. There were 14 people who attended the fundraiser. From left are Melinda Mintenko, KidSport; Tricia Boren, owner The Athletic Club; Brenda Croft, outgoing chair, KidSport; Tina Clay, incoming chair, KidSport.
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SJHL holds annual meeting, adopts player protection rule
The 2025 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League annual general meeting wrapped up over the weekend at Jackfish Lodge, north of North Battleford, highlighted by the official addition of the Warman Wolverines as the league’s newest franchise.
The move, which sees the team relocate from the College of Notre Dame in Wilcox to Warman, was finalized with a unanimous vote from the SJHL Board of Governors on Saturday.
Also approved was a revision to the auto-protect player policy. Starting immediately, teams can automatically protect two local players annually on their 50-man list before
the draft. A third may be protected at the cost of the team’s first available draft pick—a change from the previous system of unlimited local protections based on roster space.
The league held its 2025 draft on Tuesday. It will be an eight-round draft, featuring two rounds of selections for 2010 birth-year players, followed by six rounds for 2009 birth-year players.
In total, 92 players are expected to be drafted, though some teams may pass on picks in the later rounds. Eligible players must be Saskatchewan residents from outside the 12 SJHL markets (or not ‘auto-protected’) and must not have been previously drafted by any SJHL team.
The 2025 Draft holds
special significance for the Warman Wolverines, who are preparing for their inaugural season in the SJHL and have taken over the assets of the Notre Dame Hounds, including the first overall picks in both the 2009 and 2010 age groups.
The league is 100 days away from puck drop. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and its twelve teams are known for exceptional player development and commitment to their players, their people, and the communities they serve.
SJHL training camps will open in late August and early September, and the regular season schedule, which will feature 56 games, will kick off on September 19.
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Sports & Leisure
Pickleball athlete wins three medals at provincials
Deana Mainil won three medals at the Saskatchewan Provincial Pickleball Tournament, held in Saskatoon on June 6 to 8.
This was the largest sanctioned pickleball tournament in Saskatchewan’s history, with 380 athletes playing on 18 courts at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre and Umea Courts.
Mainil played in women’s doubles 4.0 and over (any age) with partner Nellie Helms from Saskatoon on June 6. They won silver in their category.
Mainil played mixed doubles 4.0 and over (ages
11 to 56) with partner Dave Clarke from Regina Beach on June 7. They won bronze in their category.
Mainil finished the weekend by playing women’s full court singles 3.5 and over (age 59 and under), where she won another silver. She lost 21-17 in the gold medal match to a 31-year-old participant.
Due to her performance at provincials, Mainil was presented with a ‘Golden Ticket’ to be on Team Saskatchewan at the Pickleball Nationals, to be held in Winnipeg from August 19 to 24.
Deana Mainil was selected to represent Team Saskatchewan at the Pickleball Nationals.
WCS track athletes end season, at provincials
Several Weyburn track athletes competed in the 2025 Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association Provincials, held in Moose Jaw.
Results are as follows:
Cole Payak
Long jump second 5.73m
200m 10th 24.75
100m 12th 12.06
Javelin 19th 32.36m
4x100m relay fourth 47.88
Sophie Pollock
Long jump seventh 4.55m
100m seventh 13.20
200m ninth 28.07
High Jump 23rd 1.35m
4x100m relay fourth 53.61
Peyton Lokken
Triple jump 14th 9.62m
Long jump 26th 3.96m
High jump 14th 1.35m
Camden Husband
1,500m 13th 4:49.93
3,000 Fifth 10:14.38
Alyssa Kerr 80m hurdles 21st 15.15
Ajax Longman 1,500m 24th 5:10.52
3,000 14th 11:04.92
Aeryk Benning
200m 13th 25.06
100m 10th 11.81
Karis Gerle
100m 20th 13.91
Long jump 16th 4.04m
Easton Spagrud
800m 13th 2:29.83
1500m 12th 4:55.03
Whitney Lanz-McIntyre Discus 24th 19.23m
Tace Odima
400 ninth 53.45 4x400m relay Fifth 3:46.52
Natalie Molde
400 17th 1:08.01
4x400 13th 5:03.60
Bailey Roy Discus ninth 24.77m
Sovannah Demelo 4x100m relay 4th 53.61
Dave Clarke and Deana Mainil compete in mixed doubles at the Saskatchewan provincial pickleball tournament, held in Saskatoon from June 6 to 8.
Photos – Courtesy Deana Mainil
Deni Gauthier
Camdyn Dodd
Eli Hansen
Jayden Hartman
Leandri Hechter
Calla Hrynewich
Jaxson Kot Whitney Lanz-McIntyre
Josue Malalay
Helayna McInnis
James Mile
Conner Molde Bradyn Morken
Deklan Nelson
Lee Harriet Segaya
Mattea Sexton
Emmanuel Pallarca
Graduation Day Schedule
Saturday, June 14
Cresent Point Place
9:45 a.m. All Graduates meet in the Sports Arena for group photo and to prepare for the ceremony.
10:00 a.m. Group Photo in the Sports Arena.
10:15 a.m. All parents and guests to be seated.
10:30 a.m. Graduation Ceremony begins.
2:00 p.m. Grand March
4:30 p.m. Parade
José Smith Terrenz Tenefrancia
Brooke Thue Anna-Jayne Tronson Cassandra Unrau
Mickenzie Whitford Morgan Wozny
Milena Maurer Zavery Dionne-Brookes
Jennika Deane Jamaica Vitales Faith Mackenzie Ava Carver Yellow Grass School
Saint Abriol Katlynn Brydon Jean Cote
Stuart Dunn Alliah Yuan Presto Julia Santos
Mykelle Doud
Hoeving
Alexander Paszkiewicz
Alexander Junk
Jacob Tollefson
Charlotte Kosior
Beau Vilcu
Hayden Elias-White
Matt Barlow
Isabel Itulid
Sabrina Gabrielle Dela Cruz
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Catholic Women’s League convention unites faith, service
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The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) hosted its annual provincial convention in Weyburn from June 1-2, bringing together around 100 members from across Saskatchewan to strengthen their faith, engage in service, and celebrate decades of dedication to community and church.
Marilyn Schuck, who helped organize the event, said the main purpose of the convention and all CWL conventions is to “unite Catholic women to grow in faith, and to promote social justice through service to the church, Can-
ada and the world.”
As a registered nonprofit, the CWL holds annual meetings to elect officers, review finances, and coordinate charitable efforts. This year’s theme, “Here I Am, Lord, Send Me,” resonated with members, reflecting their commitment to answering the call to serve.
“The theme is chosen by the President of the National level and stays in place for two years,” said Schuck. “It has been very popular with the membership as its scriptural reference resonates with our call to serve wherever we
are called or find a need.”
With a 105-year national history and 77 years of provincial conventions, the CWL has evolved to meet modern needs.
“We have streamlined some of the old protocol and shortened the amount of time to meet in convention partly because most women are in the workforce these days.”
The Weyburn parish council, established in 1926, will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, added Schuck. There are four levels of executive in the league: parish, diocesan, provincial and national.
The conventions are held in various locations within the boundaries of each level.
The convention featured two Eucharistic celebrations at St. Vincent de Paul Church, led by Archbishop Don Bolen of Regina and Fr. Francis Hengen, provincial spiritual advisor.
Speakers addressed pressing issues, including, a video presentation on “Understanding Anxiety in Teens” by Fr. Greg Elder, Chaplain for John Paul II Collegiate, North Battleford, and Victor Quijada, student counsellor; “Here I am Lord, Send Me,” presentation on Leadership in
the League by President Helen Kayfish and Donna Aldous; and National Task Force R3 to 1, Unity given by Life Member Chantal Devine on recruiting, retaining and regaining members.
Two women received special recognition. Marilyn Schuck (Weyburn) was awarded the Bellelle Guerin Pin for extraordinary service, and Janette Rieger (Regina) received a Life Membership Pin for her continued contributions. The awards were presented by Helen Kayfish.
The St. Vincent de Paul parish council supports
Weyburn and Tribune Catholic Women’s League members attended the provincial convention held at McKenna Hall, Weyburn, on June 1 and 2. In the back row, from left, are Pat Wolensky, Judy Van Betuw, Val Wing, Betty Herlick, Joan Marcotte Davies, Wendy Pitre, Mary Ann Flaaten, Jennifer Woodard, Christina Shuya, Shirley Mondor, Jeannette McCallum and Jean Woodard. In the middle row, from left, are Heather Fellner, Bernice Ernst, Fran Messer, Evelyne Porte, Jean Wagner, Fr. Val Amobi,Terry Creurer, Yvette Bauche, Bonnie Kaip, Hilda McGowan, Janet Schiller and Marie Tytlandsvik. In the front row, from left, are Marga Cugnet, Lydia Monastersky, Marion Shorthouse, Claire Kuhn, Marilyn Schuck, Loretta Benning, Theresa Istace, Velma Hoffman and Camille Goski.
– Courtesy Ken Leblanc
numerous local initiatives, including the Salvation Army food banks, help to the Newcomers` organization with furniture and household goods, the Summer School lunch program, the Community Hot Supper program and many more.
“We support Catholic education with scholarships and prayer for children receiving their first sacraments,” said Schuck. “We support our members with spiritual programs, retreats, and fellowship.”
Schuck said the CWL appreciates all the support they receive from the Weyburn community when they are holding fundraising events.
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