Students from Assiniboia Park Elementary School took part in a tug of war during activity day, June 19.
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan’s (LGS’s) 2024-25 Annual Report, released on June 23, shows net income before payments to the province’s General Revenue Fund (GRF) of $358.5 million on revenue of $742.6 million. Payments to the GRF were $135 million, resulting in net income after payments to the GRF of $223.5 million. See page 3
The Esso Cup Scholarship committee has announced the scholarship award recipients for 2025. Two scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded to graduating Gold Wing players, Amy Swayze and Kiah Shields. See page 6
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Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division (RCSSD) has been named the national winner of the Toonies for Tuition Challenge.
Toonies for Tuition is a Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association (CCSTA) initiative that supports students across Canada who wish to attend Catholic schools in provinces where
Catholic education is not publicly funded.
“We were thrilled to receive this news,” said Ken Sampson, director of education.
“This national recognition was presented at the CCSTA Conference held in June, where our Board Chair, Bruno Tuchsherer, was recognized on behalf of the division.”
The award was presented at the Canadian Catholic School Trustee’s Associa-
tion (CCSTA) Conference earlier this month.
“For the past number of years, Holy Family has participated in this initiative,” said Sampson.
The division raised almost $4,100, the highest perpupil total in the country.
Holy Family RCSSD’s fundraising efforts were truly a division-wide success, said Sampson.
“Students and staff engaged in a variety of creative
and community-building activities, including cookie sales, concession stands, candy bag sales, hat days, pajama days, ice cream sales, and even a bake-off competition! In addition to school-led events, generous donations were also received from community members who believe in the power and importance of Catholic education.”
Toonies for Tuition helps ensure financial and geo-
graphic barriers don’t prevent children from receiving a Catholic education.
“This achievement is a powerful example of how our division is Rooted in Christ, Serving in Love,” said Sampson. “The generosity, teamwork, and joyful giving demonstrated through these efforts not only support students across Canada, but also reflect the Gospel values we strive to live out each day.”
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National Ride of Hope stops in city during cross-Canada tour
Sara Parks SaskToday.ca
Officers from the Weyburn Police Service (WPS) provided support as the National Ride of Hope Peloton passed through the city on June 17.
The team of eight cyclists, which includes Terry Fox’s brother, Darrell Fox, is on a 32-day journey across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. The tour is set to finish in Newfoundland on July 10.
“Wishing the cyclists a safe journey as they continue their tour,” said WPS on social media.
The Terry Fox National
Ride of Hope honours the legacy of Terry Fox, from Port Coquitlam, B.C., whose Marathon of Hope in 1980 inspired a nation.
Before his passing on June 28, 1981, Terry achieved his goal of raising $1 from every Canadian, laying the foundation for what would become the Terry Fox run.
To date, the initiative has raised more than $850 million for cancer research.
As of June 17, this year’s Ride of Hope has already raised $844,130.
Community events and celebrations are being held in cities across Canada,
including Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Richmond Hill, and St. John’s.
The cyclists continue their trek Wednesday, traveling from Carlyle to Glenboro. Motorists are encouraged to watch for the peloton, offer encouragement, and share sightings on social media to help track their progress and ensure their safety.
“Cancer has touched us all,” said organizers on their website.
For updates on the Ride of Hope’s route, visit their tracking page.
Police charge male for assault causing bodily harm
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 120 calls for service during the week of June 15 to 22, 2025. Notable incidents from the week include:
Wellbeing/Mental Health Calls: Officers responded to 15 mental health or wellbeing-related calls. On four occasions, individuals were transported to the hospital for further care. In three separate cases, adults were found to have overdosed and were transported to the hospital by EMS.
Intoxicated in Public: Police responded to four incidents involving adults who were severely intoxicated and had no one available to care for them. In each case, the individual was lodged in police cells overnight until sober.
Mischief Under $5,000:
On June 15, police responded to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, it was determined that a computer had been destroyed. The suspect had left the scene but was later located and charged with mischief.
Breach of Recognizance: On June 16, police received a report of an adult male contacting an adult female in violation of a nocontact condition. The male was charged accordingly and released with a future court date.
Breach of Probation:
On June 17, police were advised that an adult male, who was on probation with a no-contact order involving an adult female, had breached those conditions. The male was located, arrested, charged, and released for a future court appearance.
Assault Causing Bodily Harm: Also on June 17, police responded to a report of an assault at a local hotel. Upon arrival, an adult female was found with significant injuries. An adult male suspect was located nearby and resisted arrest. He was
taken into custody without injury to officers. The male was charged with the following offences:
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Forcible Confinement
• Assault by Choking
• Assaulting a Police Officer (two charges)
• Assaulting a Guard
• Resisting Arrest (four charges)
• Uttering Threats
• Mischief Under $5,000
The accused was remanded into custody and will appear for a bail hearing on June 30.
Impaired Driving (.08 or Over): On June 21, police received a Report Impaired Driver (RID) complaint. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The adult male driver was found to be impaired by alcohol. He was arrested, charged accordingly, and released for a future court date.
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 88 calls for service during the week of June 8 to June 15, 2025. Notable incidents from the reporting period include the following:
Accident with Injuries: On June 10, Police responded to a report of a collision involving a truck and a mobility scooter at the intersection of Highway 39 and Third Street. Upon arrival, officers located an elderly male with minor injuries and significant damage to his mobility scooter. The individual was transported to the hospital by ambulance for further medical care. Following the investigation, the other driver was determined not to be at fault.
Mischief: in the early morning hours of June 12, police received a report of an individual dressed in all black slashing vehicle and trailer tires. A total of five tires were damaged. The investigation into this inci-
dent remains ongoing.
Public Intoxication: Throughout the week, police arrested six adults for being intoxicated in a public place. Each individual was held in custody until sober and subsequently released without further incident.
Mental Health/WellBeing Checks: Officers responded to eight mental health and well-being calls during the week. In two cases, individuals were transported to the hospital for further care and assessment. Charges Laid in Counterfeit Currency Investigation
Following a recent public awareness bulletin issued by the Weyburn Police Service regarding the circulation of counterfeit $100 bills, police have made progress in the case. As a result of the investigation, officers have identified and charged two suspects who are alleged to have knowingly used counterfeit currency at a local business. Both individuals are scheduled to appear in Weyburn Provincial Court in the coming months.
Local businesses and residents are reminded to remain vigilant when handling cash, particularly highdenomination bills. Anyone who suspects they may be in possession of counterfeit currency is advised to contact the Weyburn Police Service and refrain from circulating the bill.
For more information on identifying counterfeit currency, please visit the Bank of Canada’s website or contact the Weyburn Police Service directly.
Anyone with information regarding any of these matters, or other criminal activity, 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).
St. Michael Grade 3 students, Presley, Heidi, Parker and Nash wait for the buckets to splash water down on them, during an Activity
held at the Young Fellows Spray Park on June 18. Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Agriculture, Oil & Business
Lotteries and Gaming make record payments
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan’s (LGS’s) 2024-25 Annual Report, released on June 23, shows net income before payments to the province’s General Revenue Fund (GRF) of $358.5 million on revenue of $742.6 million. Payments to the GRF were $135 million, resulting in net income after payments to the GRF of $223.5 million.
The report, covering LGS’s first full year of operations, also shows dividends to LGS’s shareholder, Crown Investments Corporation (CIC), of $190 million, which is the largest annual dividend declared by any commercial Crown corporation in CIC’s history.
Data-driven details dominate Cornerstone board’s wall walk
Norm Park
Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
A South East Cornerstone Public School Division team of nine took to the western wall of the division’s central office conference room June 17 to explore and explain the numbers and multi-coloured graphs pinned there on display.
It is all part of the-data driven mandate Cornerstone has embraced to assist educators and administration in tracking the progress being made on educational fronts.
The team took to the floor of the conference room during the school board’s open general business meeting in the afternoon. They were there to discuss vital topics that are part of their purview such as student transitions from one sector to another, and learning assessments, tracked by the aforementioned data driven system. Presenters imparted knowledge on Indigenous education’s growth and also overall mental health and well-being status of their students.
The team members addressed each graphic example to explain how individual students and groups are referenced to enable more efficiency in delivery of educational knowledge and products.
The session began with an introduction by director of education Keith Keating, who explained the reasoning behind the wall walks and data gathering.
Up next were Nathan Johnson, superintendent of human resources, and Jacquelene Gibbs, co-ordinator of early learning. These two discussed student transitions with Johnson noting how the charts reflect where students are placing
in regards to such things as attendance and school experiences, how they feel about how classes are going, and how they were different in some aspects from elementary classrooms to middle years classrooms to high school experiences and potential transitions to colleges, universities or other outlets.
Curriculum co-ordinator Michael Graham, who was part of a following duo of presenters, also contributed to the transition team’s references to follow-up classes and educational directions.
Gibbs focused on how youngsters prepare for a transition to the school classrooms, attendance and reading and comprehension levels that educators attempt to achieve in the child’s early learning experiences. She discussed supports available, as well as the evaluations made in skill developments and taking advantage of the early learning tools, and she referenced a comparison made over a five-year period.
Cathy Hiltz, superintendent of schools in the southern region of the sprawling school division and Cheryl Anderson, co-ordinator of student services, were next up and they talked about learning assessments.
Hilz made references to the assessments core, reading and comprehension scales and the support systems in place.
Anderson broke down statistics into grade groups, referenced the MathUp program and how teacher teams are deployed within certain environments.
Kevin Hengen, who has announced his retirement but is currently the superintendent for the eastern region, addressed the Indigenous educational out-
reaches along with Graham, who noted that due to the fact that some student population samples were small, the numbers and trends on the charts could be somewhat skewered, but overall there have been very positive results over the past few years, as evidenced by data collection. He noted more graphs were up, meaning more opportunities and ensuring that supports are in place.
Tracey Kiliwnik, co-ordinator of learning supports, was joined by Devon Dempsey, superintendent for the western region to wrap up the wall walk presentation. Kiliwnik spoke of appropriate interventions and seasonal checkpoints, as well as advocacy processes to ensure students feel safe in the schools, and noted how this academic year’s evaluations were comparable to the previous year’s findings.
Dempsey spoke of student relations, mental health needs, and positive relationships within the school, which she noted were usually very strong in elementary grades and then an anticipated small decline in the middle years, as anxiety levels might increase as the young students mature into the system, but are still able to access a strong support system. Depression levels, attendance levels, and time and energy expended were also brought to the forefront by the duo with Dempsey citing the division’s vision statement for success for every student in every school.
Keating provided concluding remarks to emphasize the need for the data and how the system, schools and individual teachers deliver additional positive educational experiences for the division’s students.
LGS delivered this success on behalf of the people and businesses of Saskatchewan in partnership with its four gaming operators - SaskGaming, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC), and Sask Sport.
“More than 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups benefited from $71.9 million in payments and $7.8 million in charitable gaming grants supported over 2,700 non-profit and charitable organizations throughout our province. Historic dividends also enabled our government to make important investments in priority areas including affordability, health care, education and community safety,” said Minister Responsible for LGS Jeremy Harrison.
Community members voice strong support for the Seven Stars Energy Project.
“A project of this magnitude will have a major effect on our community The way our economy is right now, with what’s going on in the U.S., we need everything we can get in terms of economic development We have agriculture and we have oil and gas, but we need something more to counteract the tariffs and we need more diversity in our economy.”
George Siourounis, Owner, Travelodge Weyburn
“Weyburn has a proud history of pioneering transformative projects…This project will move forward somewhere—let’s ensure Weyburn is the beneficiary rather than turning investment away.”
Nick Coroluick, Chairperson, Weyburn District Planning Commission
“The influx of workers and contractors means more customers for coffee shops, restaurants, and retail stores, driving additional sales and foot traffic. More economic activity can also lead to increased wages for employees, further supporting the financial well-being of residents and families in our region.”
Monica Osborn, Executive Director, Weyburn Chamber of Commerce
“The economic ripple effect of this project will have lasting benefits, making our region a more attractive and competitive place for businesses, investors, and families alike.”
Darcy McCormick, CEO, Jerry Mainil Ltd.
Grade 2 students from St. Michael School had an opportunity to tour Heritage Village, during an Activity Day held on June 19. From left are Lucho Martija, Benjamin Foster, Kate Jackson, Colt Tosczak, Cyprus Doyle, Avalynn Anderson, Anna Lanz, Layne Tytlandsvik, Benny Cugnet, and Ella Whitrow.
Photo – Courtesy St. Michael School
Agriculture, Oil & Business
South East Cornerstone school board approves 2025-26 budget
Norm Park Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
Shelley Toth, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s chief financial officer and superintendent of division services, dug into the details of the 2025-26 budget during their June 17 open business session.
While the frontline operations budget shows total revenue of $130.3 million and operating expenses of $128.3 million, there is more to the story. And when that story is concluded, Cornerstone will be filing a budget for 2025-26 that will indicate another deficit, this time being around the $1.5 million mark, which is down
from previous years.
Deficits have become a familiar story in most regions of the province, with one region now stating they have no past surplus revenues to fall back on, while others have witnessed slow erosions with Cornerstone being no exception.
Toth noted in her report that their available surplus had been $32.30 million
heading into the 2017-18 school year, and would now register at $13.80 million coming into the new school year.
Toth’s report noted the budget overview showed the surplus of nearly $2 million that included a $6 million capital grant for a new school project in Carlyle, with costs not being expensed until the building is
completed and then amortized over 50 years.
The division has shown an increase of nearly 21 full-time-equivalent (FTE) teaching positions plus just over 31 more FTE education assistants.
Salaries and benefits eat up most of the $128.3 million in expenditures, coming in at $94.7 million, or 74 per cent of the total budget.
Cornerstone employs people who fill 1,157.29 FTE positions with about 526 of them being teachers.
Goods and services cost Cornerstone just under $26 million, or about 20 per cent of the total expenditures, while amortization comes in around $7.3 million and debt service is at a low $400,000 less than half a per cent in the overall expenditure file.
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held a fireside chat with former Member of Parliament for Souris-Moose Mountain, Dr. Robert Kitchen, at the Weyburn Legion on June 12. The lunch and learn session gave Chamber members a chance to hear Kitchen re-cap his time in Ottawa along with a question and answer period. Pictured left to right, Executive Director of the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, Monica Osborn, Dr. Robert Kitchen and Weyburn City Councillor, Kellie Sidloski.
Other major capital expenditures heading into the new school year, besides the $6 million for the Carlyle school, will be $1.5 million for school buses and another $1.15 million for computer hardware and equipment to address the mandate to refresh six schools, along with adding to network, equipment and access point upgrades. Fleet vehicle replacements, other than buses, will amount to $130,000, and furniture and general equipment purchases will add another $153,000 to the capital expenditures. It was noted in Toth’s report that the $1,507,356 anticipated deficit budget that will be filed with the Ministry of Education includes nearly $42,000 in additional funds for future employee benefits.
Toth explained that conversion of the budget to a cash basis with the separation of capital from operating results in the operating cash deficit of just over $1.5 million. “Should the deficit be realized, it will be funded using accumulated surplus from prior years,” she said. That will be a continuation of the process that has unfolded over the past eight or nine years.
Editorial & Opinion
SIDELINES:
Norm Park/SaskToday.ca
Let’s start off with a big thank you to SaskToday for keeping it real. This platform appears to be continuing with a mandate to report actual news while allowing opinion pieces such as this and editorials to appear under a correct heading and sector.
Reporters are not pundits. Professional reporters are trained to recognize errors and correct them, not make them worse. Then file their report.
In other words, the so-called reportage we may see on hundreds of other online platforms are not, in reality, real news reports if the wanna-be reporters involved are unwilling to correct errors and unwilling to consider both sides of any story of community interest.
Unfortunately, it appears as if most of our mainstream media outlets seem to be more dedicated to entertaining rather than informing.
The tech giants rule the daily postings, not the regularly paid “both sides now” reporters who are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Online attention is what the so-called newsies (pundits) of today seem to be grasping for these past few years. Quality in reportage is not a concern as long as the entertainment value is present and in the forefront of their offering.
Spewing crazy ideas or concepts has somehow become acceptable as news, when, in reality, it’s usually not even close. It’s just harmful and slows down progress in the real world.
Who can bring the hard and soft news to the panting public, the viewers, listeners and readers? I say it’s still the trained reporter, not the pundit or commercially driven podcaster.
After all, what we sometimes refer to as the free press here in Canada, means there is a little bit of a problem for the pretenders. They are not interested in telling or absorbing the truth or accepting the credibility of the sources and actual real live news reporters.
Genuine reporters are still striving to bring the truth to the masses, whether the masses believe it or not. If they don’t,
then here comes the alternative … a lot of ignorance and the insertion of online power brokers who don’t care to control what appears on their platforms and apps. Apparently, they now don’t even go through the motions of trying to sort the wheat from the chaff in the news-gathering worlds.
Let ‘er rip, they say. That’s where the money is and that’s what counts, not the truth.
The real media brings reality. That doesn’t sit well with the online influencers and a host of podcasters and platform drifters and grifters. Executive power and money rules, and that’s their only rule.
Tech platforms may take in a fraction of real news and then rewrite it to suit their audience or, sometimes simply ignore the real story and post something they think should be the real story because, well because, their version is more entertaining.
There is no denying the fact that control of the media means controlling the minds of many and when that wanna-be sector runs askew of truth, of facts, well, we’re heading for a whole lot of hurt.
As one publisher noted when it came to political debates, “we’re there to cover them, not enter them.”Well said, Mr. Sulzberger (N.Y. Times).
Real news may be harder to find these days, but it’s still available if the public is willing to find it. It used to be easy to recognize via local newspapers, radio and television stations and, yes, a few online outlets. But there seems to be more work required in the process of digging up the truth lately. That should not be the case.
I recall a cardboard greeting we once had in a busy newspaper newsroom where I was once deployed that said, in essence, “News is something that someone, somewhere is trying to suppress.”
Or, as the old newsroom mantra went back in ancient times when it meant something to deliver facts … “news is what we do, all the rest is advertising.”
Facts, truth, reality should still mean something in the public domain and that means the media, for sure.
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Enbridge makes initial community investments in Weyburn region
With planned investment of more than $500 million to develop its proposed Seven Stars Energy Project, Enbridge Inc. has made a series of grants to local organizations that help support a strong community.
“Investing in community-driven projects and initiatives where we operate, or where we seek to operate, is only part of what being a good neighbour means to Enbridge,” said Alex McNichol, Director Power Business Development. “We invest in communities through the full lifecycle of our projects and that often begins even prior to construction.”
To date, Enbridge has committed approximately $30,000 to notfor-profit organizations serving a broad range of community needs in the Weyburn region. These include the Weyburn Agricultural Society, Salvation Army Weyburn Corps, Weyburn General Hospital and The Family Place Weyburn.
“We’ve heard from these organizations that our support is appreciated and very much needed at this difficult time for our economy,” McNichol said. “Enbridge is building relationships in the community and a part of that is to provide support to groups that meet our community investment criteria.”
Food for the Weyburn Foodbank, financial support for the new Weyburn General Hospital, and funds to help deliver education programming for children are examples of how these contributions are making a difference in the community by addressing essential needs.
Seven Stars is a proposed 200-megawatt wind energy project located within the Rural Municipalities of Weyburn and Griffin. It is being designed to provide enough energy to power 100,000 homes annually over its anticipated 30 -year lifespan, beginning in late 2027. Enbridge is currently in the project development stage and will be focusing this summer and into fall on completing environmental field work. A robust regulatory and permitting process requires approval at the provincial and municipal levels, along with a final investment decision by Enbridge, expected in 2026.
Community engagement related to the project began in July 2024 and is ongoing. During project construction and operations, non-profit community agencies in the vicinity of Seven Stars can access Enbridge’s grant program, through which Enbridge contributes in three core areas:
• Safe communities – local safety initiatives and organizations that help make our communities safer places to live.
• Vibrant communities – programs that build potential in youth, celebrate culture and community, honor Indigenous peoples and culture and empower people to achieve their full potential.
• Sustainable communities - initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future by helping to improve, grow and nurture the environment.
In 2024, Enbridge invested more than US$20.4 million (about C$28 million) in 4,377 organizations across North America to advance community-strengthening initiatives aligned to our focus areas. This included investment of $431,500 across Saskatchewan. Please see Enbridge’s economic impact on Saskatchewan - En-
bridge Inc.to learn more.
The following quotes were provided to us by Weyburn-area organizations that are receiving Enbridge community investment funding:
• “We’re excited to announce that beginning in Fall 2025, we’ll be expanding our hours of operation to include Saturday openings. This important step allows us to better support families and children in our community — especially those with working parents who rely on flexible hours for access to early childhood programs and support. This expansion is made possible through the generous funding support of Enbridge, and we are truly grateful for their commitment to helping families thrive.”
- Dawn Gutzke, Executive Director, The Family Place Weyburn Inc.
• “Oftentimes there are fewer health-care resources in rural Saskatchewan compared to urban centres and the contribution from Enbridge will help purchase and maintain equipment required for education and continuous training by our frontline staff. By investing in our healthcare professionals, we are also investing in the health and well-being of our families and neighbours. Our goal is to work together to improve health and well-being; every day, for everyone.”
- Tara Daoust, Director Acute Care SE6-9, Weyburn General Hospital
• The Weyburn Agricultural Society introduced a petting zoo to our annual fair many years ago and we’re proud to continue that tradition again this year. Ol’ McDale’s Friendly Farm will bring an assortment of farm animals for fairgoers of all ages to interact with. Always a crowd favourite, the petting zoo allows fairgoers to see animals that they otherwise may not have an opportunity to ever see, offering a hands- on experience that educates and entertains. It does, however, come with significant costs and fortunately Enbridge is helping us with a financial contribution to make this enriching experience possible.”
- Tyler Metheral, President, Weyburn Agricultural Society
• “Funding provided by Enbridge is going directly into our food bank and family services programs. These programs are important to the Weyburn-area community, contributing to the Salvation Army’s goal to help households in need.”
- Nicole Strickland, Community Ministries Worker, The Salvation Army
During construction and through operations, the Seven Stars Energy Project could create an estimated $100 million in economic benefits for the Weyburn region. Annual tax revenues from Seven Stars could be used in a variety of ways by the municipalities to support infrastructure development, essential services, or community projects or programs.
With the support of many Weyburn-area residents, businesses, community organizations and landowners, and a consortium of First Nations and Metis communities, Enbridge will continue to engage area stakeholders as we work to advance the Seven Stars Energy Project.
Weyburn Gymnastics Club present awards to athletes Sports & Leisure
The Weyburn Gymnastics Club recently celebrated the dedication and hard work of their talented gymnasts who competed at the provincial level. The following awards were presented: Most Improved, Most Sportsmanlike, Most Outstanding, and the new Most Promising Award.
Most Sportsmanlike Award: This award recognizes gymnasts who demonstrate fair play, respect, team spirit, and support. The recipients for the 2024/2025 season are Sophie Heimlick and Brynn Huebner, who have shown outstanding
sportsmanship throughout the season.
Most Improved Award: This award celebrates gymnasts who have shown significant progress, dedication, and hard work. The 2024/2025 Most Improved Award goes to Lexi Heimlick, who has added new skills to her routines and demonstrated continuous improvement
Most Outstanding Award: This award recognizes exceptional achievements, confidence, and overall excellence. The 2024/2025 Most Outstanding Award goes to Macken-
zie Pulfer, who achieved a first-place finish in one of the competitions this season
Most Promising Gymnast Award: This new award celebrates exceptional talent, dedication, and potential. The 2024/2025 Most Promising Gymnast Award goes to Sienna Walkeden, who consistently delivered top scores and demonstrated remarkable skills and determination
The Weyburn Gymnastic Club is incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing these gymnasts continue to shine and inspire others.
Esso
Cup scholarship awards presented to Swayze/Shields
The Esso Cup Scholarship committee has announced the scholarship award recipients for 2025. Two scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded to graduating Gold Wing players, Amy Swayze and Kiah Shields.
Hometown Weyburn goalie, Amy Swayze, played with the AAA Gold Wings from 2022 -2025. She has spent countless hours volunteering in the community and helping to promote female hockey in many
elementary classrooms in Weyburn. Amy has connected and encouraged many young female goaltenders to improve their skills and develop their work ethic. She will be attending the University of Regina in the fall, enrolled in Police Studies, while playing for the U of S Cougars.
Kiah Shields hales from Esterhazy and played for the Gold Wings from 20222025. Kiah was captain of the Gold Wings in her
final year showing excellent leadership both on and off the ice. Kiah billeted with her older brother in Weyburn as he played for the Red Wings. She spent much of her time in the off seasons coaching and training young hockey players and representing Team Sask. She will be attending the University of Regina in the fall, enrolled in the University’s Nursing Program and has committed to the U of S Cougars hockey program.
•Tree
•Landscaping.
•Auger holes (4" to 24"-13" deep)
•Screw piles (commercial &residential)
Award recipients, from left, are Brynn Huebner, Sienna Walkeden, Sophie Heimlick, Lexi Heimlick and Mackenzie Pulfer.
Weyburn Soccer Association held a Family
eral players showcasing their skills during the
delays,
PRIDE week was celebrated June 15 to 21 in Weyburn.
Canada Day celebrations planned for City, Nickle Lake and Mainprize Park
A full day of fun is happening on Tuesday, July 1 to celebrate Canada Day.
A flag ceremony will be held at the Weyburn Leisure Centre at 10 a.m., with the Legion Colour Guard and local dignitaries.
Birthday cake will be served at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue. The SE Advocates will be selling hot dogs and other treats.
Bouncy houses, supplied by Seitz’s Rentals, along with other games and activities, will be available throughout the day.
Free swimming, sponsored by the City of Weyburn, is from noon to 4 p.m.
The day will end with a fireworks display at dusk (approx. 10:30 p.m.
Nickle Lake’s Canada Day kicks off at 10 a.m. with a bike parade.
Throughout the day, Beaver Den Crafts, a farmer’s market, garden booths, a Show and Shine car show will fill the park with something for everyone.
Bingo will be held from 3 - 5 p.m. at the beer gardens. The park is holding a site decorating contest, with cash prizes.
Mainprize Regional Park is starting their celebration with a slo-pitch tournament on June 27 and 28. The entry fee is $300 per team and offers beer gardens, music and a barbecue.
Chris Henderson and his band will entertain with an all ages show on June 28 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Pederson Place. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Entry to the cabaret is $25, with children under 12 admitted free. A free Canada Day pancake breakfast at Pederson Place will be available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a full day of festivities. A cart parade will take place at 2 p.m. with
CANADA DAY 4 reasons to celebrate this beautiful country
On July 1, the people of Canada come together from coast to coast to celebrate in style with live events, entertainment, large gatherings, fireworks and parades. Living in a nation filled with wonders and treasures, as well as passionate and inspiring people, Canadians have every reason to be proud of their country. Here are some examples of what makes Canada special.
1. STUNNING NATURE
As the secondlargest country in the world, Canada boasts breathtaking landscapes from Cape Breton to Vancouver Island, including the Bay of Fundy, the Saguenay Fjord, Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains, to name just a few. Of course, you can’t forget about the stunning Northern Lights!
2. DECORATED ATHLETES
Canada is a powerhouse of sports, especially in hockey, with remarkable victories in the 4 Nations FaceOff and a record for the highest number of wins among goalkeepers. Legendary Canadian goalies like Martin Brodeur, MarcAndré Fleury, Patrick Roy, Roberto Luong and Ed Belfour dominate the top five.
Canada’s athletic achievements extend beyond hockey. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are the most decorat
ed figure skaters in Olympic history. Clara Hughes has excelled in both speed skating and cycling. You can’t mention notable Canadian athletes without honouring the enduring legacy of marathon runner Terry Fox.
3. DELICIOUS FOOD
From poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars and pastries shaped like a beaver’s tail to lobster rolls, Caesars, Montreal smoked meat sandwiches and even peanut butter, Canadians know how to indulge in delicious treats.
4. REVOLUTIONARY INVENTIONS
Many familiar inventions, including the telephone, sonar, insulin, the snowmobile, the walkietalkie, IMAX technology, the electric wheelchair, the pacemaker, the goalkeeper’s mask and the garbage bag, stem from Canadian ingenuity.
Cheers to Canada!
Over the years, Canada has produced many artists whose talents have shone both here and abroad. Can you identify the following ten?
WHO AM I?
1. As an icon of dance sport, I was a judge on So You Think You Can Dance in both the United States and Canada.
2. An influential painter associated with the Group of Seven, I was also the first president of the Canadian Group of Painters.
3. The redhaired orphan with a sharp tongue that I created has travelled the world, both on paper and on screen.
4. I played a leading role in the series Cardinal and hosted the reality TV show The Traitors Canada
5. I sing both pop and jazz music and have sold over 75 million albums worldwide.
6. I have directed episodes of many popular series, including The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones
7. As a legendary guitarist and songwriter, including with The Guess Who, I have been awarded the Order of Canada.
8. A selftaught photographer, I focus on capturing moments that reflect the Arctic environment and Inuit culture.
9. I work with various materials including wax, stone, bronze and steel. I am particularly known for my “Women are Persons!” monuments.
10. In addition to being a symphony and opera conductor, I’m the musical director of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.
Classifieds
James (Jim) Robert Nedelcov 1938 - 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce Jim’s passing He was predeceased by his wife Marlene; parents Steve and Daisy; and parents-in-law Brad and Ellen Fowler Jim was very proud of his family daughter Susan (Rick) and son Richard (Yuki) He
a special bond with his “almost twin” brother Ed Weyburn’s Way the “world’s largest collection of Weyburn memorabilia was created by Jim He loved everything about the history of Weyburn and
his knowledge with the many generations of Grade 8 Weyburn Junior High School students in his locally developed course about Weyburn history and in his two books about Weyburn After 30 years of teaching Jim ran a local yard care business and managed Green Acres Memorial Gardens Jim also liked to find a deal and spent many years gathering items for his secondhand store Bargain Barn He participated in City of Weyburn boards and committees and spent many hours volunteering at the church In his younger years Jim was an active athlete and later spent time coaching He loved hockey The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Weyburn Red Wings have lost one of their most dedicated fans He was so hopeful he would see the Leafs get another Stanley Cup! Jim loved to tease and play pranks He claimed he held the record for the most successful number of April Fools Day pranks on Susan Thank you to the caring staff and residents at Harbour Landing Village for helping Jim make a new community of friends
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Community News
Weyburn Fair Days to feature new attractions, family favourites
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The 116th Weyburn Fair Days is set to return with new attractions, returning favourites, and a strong focus on agriculture and family-friendly fun. Organizers said they’re excited about the growth of the AG Pavillion that houses the
Tractor Town, an obstacle course where children navigate pedal tractors, farm animals, and other rural-life challenges.
“This year we are excited to announce the expansion of our AG Pavillion which is home to our ever-expanding Tractor Town, an interactive obstacle course complete
with pedal tractors, farm animals and barns and other rural life obstacles that the children must maneuver around,” said Lisa Vick, from the Weyburn Agricultural Society.
A long-standing crowdpleaser, the Kids Tractor Pull will once again take place, drawing families with
a tradition of participation.
“Kids Tractor Pull has been a Weyburn Fair staple for many years, generations of families have participated in Tractor Pull over the years of this event,” added.
Among this year’s new attractions is the Jr. Fire Fighter Challenge, a handson obstacle course focused
on fire safety education, and The Fair Game: “Where You Don’t Know Sheep”, an agricultural-themed comedy game designed to teach youth about food origins through laughter and learning.
Returning for a second year is the crowd-favourite Wobbly Water Balls, featur-
ing giant inflatable balls in a shallow pool where participants can bounce and crash into each other.“This is giant, shallow pool and you get into giant inflated balls and bang and crash each other in the pool,” said Vick.
The fair runs from July 3 -5. The daily admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6 – 18, free for children five and under. Parking onsite is $2, and there is free street parking. All buildings and grounds are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. 4-H days run June 28-July 2. For more information or to volunteer, residents are encouraged to contact the Weyburn Agricultural Society.
Grade 9 students received Honour of Achievement awards from St. Michael School. Students included: Lincoln, Kyle, Atrin, Colton, Kamsi, Cruze, Christina, Chesa, Helen, Izanne, Avery, Kathleen, and Mila.
Grade 8 students received Honour of Achievement awards from St. Michael School. Students included: Ella, Bryce, Daxan, Cruz, Logan, Barrett, Ranson, Lauren, Reese, Aveaha, Dedanna, Hently, Sam, Madison, and teacher Mrs. Gulka.
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