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Dane and Riley use an electric device to enter a code, with the goal to make their robot move, during an EYES visit to the Grade 4/5 French Immersion at Assiniboia Park Elementary School.
WILDFIRE EVACUEES
City officials urge donations through Red Cross
Sara Parks/SaskToday.ca
The City of Weyburn is currently hosting wildfire evacuees from northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, but officials say coordination of support services remains under provincial authority.
City spokesperson Paige Tenbult clarified Sunday that while Weyburn is providing shelter for displaced residents, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and provincial government are leading the response.
“At the time, the city is not formally involved in managing these efforts and does not have authority to answer the questions you’ve asked,” she said.
The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) also addressed the situation Saturday, confirming on a social media post that evacuees are being
housed in local hotels but urging residents not to drop off physical donations.
“We are grateful to our community showing up to support and lend a hand, however we ask that you do not bring or leave any items to the hotels at this time,” said Weyburn Police Service on social media. “For people wanting to donate, many of our local businesses are accepting donations for the Red Cross, which will go towards the essentials needed at this time.”
Tenbult echoed the WPS’s message, praising the community’s generosity while emphasizing the importance of organized support.
“We would echo the words of WPS that we are heartened by the support and generosity for those currently in our community, but if people would like to help, it is best to ensure
they are coordinating donations through local organizations that are already in contact with public agencies such as Red Cross,” said Tenbult. “This helps ensure that support is safe, timely and meets actual needs.”
Sturgeon Landing has already been evacuated and on Sunday afternoon, another evacuation order was issued. This time for the Northern Hamlet of Timber Lake due to a nearby fire threatening the community. Those residents must immediately gather their pets, important documents, medication, and enough supplies to last at least three days away from home and evacuate.
Evacuees are being directed to take Highways 969 and 2 and proceed to Meridian Inn and Suites located at 3800 Harbour Landing Drive in Regina.
Despite some reports of seeding delays due to wet conditions in parts of the region, seeding is now reported at 80 per cent complete, according to the Saskatchewan weekly crop report, for the period of May 20 to May 26. This is up 25 per cent from last week and is on par with the five-year average of 80 per cent. Field peas are the furthest ahead at 97 per cent complete followed by lentils at 95 per cent and chickpeas at 85 per cent. For cereal crops, durum is 90 per cent, spring wheat is 85 per cent, barley is 80 per cent, oats are 74 per cent, canary seed is 73 per cent and triticale is 44 per cent complete. Oilseed progress is further behind at 73 per cent for mustard, 69 per cent for canola and 63 per cent for flax. Soybeans are 66 per cent complete.
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Inclusion Weyburn is gearing up for another summer of fun and inclusion with its 2025 Inclusive Summer Camps, running weekdays from July 2 to Aug. 29. Each camp offers unique dates and times, providing engaging activities for children aged three to 12, as well as a dedicated teen camp for youth in the community. See page 11
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Community News
Brian Glass laid a wreath at the cairn at Hillcrest Cemetery, during Decoration Day services on June 1. Rev. Victoria Mwamasika, left, provided the call to worship and opening prayer. Music for O Canada and God Save the King was provided by Owen White, right.
Reduction for
For the second straight year, the number of inactive oil wells in Saskatchewan has been reduced through the Inactive Liability Reduction Program (ILRP), which is administered by the Ministry of Energy and Resources. As of January 2025, there were 1,083 fewer inactive wells compared to when the ILRP was first launched in 2023.
“In addition to responsibly developing Saskatchewan’s natural resources, our ministry is the provincial oil and gas regulator, a role we take extremely seriously,” Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young said. “The ILRP shows how we regulate the
sector in a way that shields taxpayers from liability risks, protects the environment and facilitates growth. We are fortunate to have reliable oil producers in our province who ensure they are investing in responsible and sustainable resource development.”
The ILRP sets spending targets for oil producers to manage and decommission inactive facilities in a timely and responsible manner. In 2024, oil producers spent more than $228 million on these costs, nearly doubling the ministry target of $116 million.
“Saskatchewan’s oil and natural gas producers continuously strive to lower
oil wells in province
the environmental footprint of their operations and the ILRP enables industry to manage facilities through the final stage of the project lifecycle,” Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers President and CEO Lisa Baiton said. “Reducing the number of inactive wells and facilities in the province is an incredibly important responsibility for oil and gas producers, and their commitment to the program was demonstrated by the industry nearly doubling the ministry’s funding target. The success of the ILRP in its first two years is an example of how the best solutions come when industry and government work together.”
The Ministry of Energy and Resources has a successful track record of developing and administering several different clean-up programs for the oil and gas sector. Since 2010, the Saskatchewan oil and gas orphan fund secures contractors using industry funding to properly decommission orphaned oil facilities.
Additionally, the Accelerated Site Closure Program, which closed in 2023, allocated $400 million in federal funding to properly decommission 9,823 oil wells in the province, along with thousands of other related facilities and sites.
Ryan Kiedrowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
From a voter’s point of view, their work is finished once the ballot is cast. But for a new MP, the work is just beginning.
“There hasn’t been any downtime,” explained newly elected SourisMoose Mountain MP Steven Bonk. “Right from the election to taking down signs and getting the election campaign wrapped up and doing all the documentation for that, right into new members orientation in Ottawa. I’ve been quite busy just getting organized in Ottawa, learning the ropes, and there’s a lot of administration to get done before session starts, which would include training sessions, swearing in and basically just familiarizing myself with the systems in Ottawa.”
With parliament set to resume today (May 26) and the speech from the throne happening tomorrow, a lot of work behind the scenes needs to be done. Fortunately, with years of transferrable experience as an MLA in Moosomin-Montmartre, Bonk finds some similarities between the roles.
“I hope I’m not making a mistake by assuming that it will be similar to my role as an MLA in the provincial legislature, but so far, a lot of the process is the same or very similar,” he observed. “So I think I have a bit of a running start when it comes to getting my feet under me in Ottawa!”
In that time between the election wrapping up and the spring session beginning, Bonk has also been busy with local matters.
“In the meantime, we’ve been quite busy already helping constituents and then there’s also the business side here back in Souris-Moose Mountain, setting up offices, getting staff organized, and just preparing ourselves for the work ahead,” he said.
As for his take on the new Liberal government’s first few days, Bonk notes some confusion on what is actually being done.
“From the back and forth we’ve heard from the Liberals so far, it’s hard to know what to think,” he said. “We’re hearing mixed messages coming from the Prime Minister and then quite often contradictory messages coming from his cabinet. The Liberals do
have quite a poor track record of saying one thing and doing another, so we will see if they remain true to their word.”
One example has been with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing support for an energy pipeline on the campaign trail, but Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault expressing the opposite view post-election.
“And not just Guilbeault, Dominic Leblanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) also reiterated that the energy corridor would be about all sorts of electricity infrastructure, and he said ‘not necessarily pipelines’,” Bonk said. “So that’s also a reason for concern for people in our riding. We’re in the heartland of production here when it comes to conventional oil production in Saskatchewan, and it’s extremely important to us that we have a way to get our product to market. Pipelines are the most efficient way to get our product to market.”
The spring session for Parliament runs from May 26 to June 20, with MPs breaking for the summer until Sept. 15. Bonk plans to spend the summer with committee work, but he says the most important— and enjoyable—part of his job is meeting with the people of Souris-Moose Mountain.
“It will be time to get out into the constituency and meet more people, to hear their concerns and tell them about the work that the opposition is doing to represent them in Ottawa,” he said.
As for the four weeks of this first session after the election, it will be interesting to see exactly what will be discussed.
“It’s unprecedented to have no budget planned— especially coming from a former Bank of Canada governor,” said Bonk. “It’s just mind-boggling. It’s very interesting times and concerning times in Canada at the moment, and I know our opposition will do everything we can to hold this government to account and hopefully force an election as soon as we can.”
“With an increased number of seats on the opposition side, we have quite a diverse and strong team, and I’m looking forward to doing some really good work to hold the Liberals to account,” Bonk concluded.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Community News
The Catholic Women’s League provincial convention was held at McKenna Hall on June 1 and 2. Wendy Pitre (at top), president of the Weyburn CWL, and Rev. Valentine Amobi were among the dignitaries who presented speeches at the opening ceremonies.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
River Park Campground
now open
Sara Parks/SaskToday.ca
The City of Weyburn’s River Park Campground has officially opened for the 2025 season offering visitors a scenic and convenient camping experience just minutes from downtown.
The office hours for the campground are 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Daily fees are $35 for powered sites, which includes a water connection, and $20 for tent sites.
Quiet hours start at 11 p.m. and if campers want to report any disturbances or emergencies they should call Weyburn City Police at 306-848-3250. Any violators may be asked to leave the campground.
The maximum stay is 14 nights.
Cornerstone board discusses maintenance and renewal plans
Norm Park
Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
Projected maintenance and renewal plans (PMR) get special attention within the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) for good reason.
Some facilities are dealing with age factors and there are continual needs for upgrades in most buildings.
Bringing the information on the recent PMR plans to the school board’s open business meeting in Weyburn on May 28 was Jim Swyryda, supervisor of facilities and transportation for the division.
He told the board members that an amended plan was in effect for Cornerstone for the 2025-26 school year, and it indicated a surplus of $731,000 to accommodate future anticipated demands and emergency situations.
Those needs were also outlined as Swyryda revealed amended plans for the next two school years, ending in 2028. That included increased access -
ibility demands in the coming years.
This year the bulk of the spending has once again been devoted to roof replacements or repairs on individual facilities, and over $634,000 was spent for overall repairs and upgrade projects, he said.
Division-wide roof repairs have gobbled up a further $270,000 of the division’s allocated $3.5 million budget for such programs. This has been boosted by $761,000 that is expected in June of this year.
The supervisor reported that specific roof sections in Stoughton amounted to $475,000, and another in Radville that included two sectors came in at $675,000.
Working with no anticipated funding increases for the next two school years, Swyryda projected a modest $29,000 deficit in 2026-27 and a modest surplus of about $4,000 for the following school year. He also noted that planned projects sometimes get shifted or delayed due to a variety
of reasons including weather-related incidents or some other failures or events.
In the upcoming years, the plans call for fewer roof replacements and more attention being paid to necessary upgrades and renovations, plus refreshments in facilities.
“So things could change according to priorities and specific projects,” he said, but having the plans mapped out in advance certainly assists them with ongoing projects.
It was noted during the presentation that one of the ongoing projects is, of course, the construction of a new school building in Carlyle and sometime in the anticipated near future, a major reconstruction of the Estevan Comprehensive School that may allow for a second application for the building of a large elementary school to embrace all elementary grades in the city in concert with the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division.
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Agriculture, Oil & Business
Seeding in SE almost done, farmers hopeful for more rain
Despite some reports of seeding delays due to wet conditions in parts of the region, seeding is now reported at 80 per cent complete, according to the Saskatchewan weekly crop report, for the period of May 20 to May 26. This is up 25 per cent from last week and is on par with the five-year average of 80 per cent.
Field peas are the furthest ahead at 97 per cent complete followed by lentils at 95 per cent and chickpeas at 85 per cent. For cereal crops, durum is 90 per cent, spring wheat is 85 per cent, barley is 80 per cent, oats are 74 per cent, canary seed is 73
per cent and triticale is 44 per cent complete. Oilseed progress is further behind at 73 per cent for mustard, 69 per cent for canola and 63 per cent for flax. Soybeans are 66 per cent complete. Perennial forage is reported at 27 per cent seeding completion in the region.
Rain was variable this week with increased amounts reported for the central area of the region. The Weyburn area reported 66 mm this week followed by the Griffin and Indian Head areas at 20 mm each and the Browning area at 18 mm. Many other areas throughout the region also received some rainfall.
Producers are hopeful for widespread rain following seeding completion to help support crop development.
equate and eight per cent short.
Most producers are reporting normal crop development in the southeast. Fall cereals are currently rated at 82 per cent normal crop development for this time of year with 14 per cent ahead and four per cent behind normal. Spring cereals are estimated to be 74 per cent
normal with nine per cent ahead and 17 per cent behind. Pulse crops are rated at 77 per cent normal crop development with six per cent ahead and 17 per cent behind. Oilseeds are at 67 per cent normal with three per cent ahead and 30 per cent behind normal development. Perennial forage is 86 per cent normal crop development with
three per cent ahead and 11 per cent behind. Annual forage is indicated at 88 per cent normal crop development while four per cent is ahead and eight per cent is behind.
Some producers in the southeast region are noting minor damage due to flooding, wind and frost with a few reports of more severe damage due
to these factors. Reports of flea beetle, cutworm, wireworm, pea leaf weevil and root maggot activity were indicated this week with some producers taking control measures. As the week progresses, producers will be working to complete seeding, land rolling and starting in-crop herbicide applications on earlier seeded crops.
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Topsoil moisture conditions for cropland are reported at 17 per cent surplus, 79 per cent adequate and three per cent short. Hayland is reported at 12 per cent surplus, 79 per cent adequate and seven per cent short. Pasture topsoil moisture conditions are reported at 11 per cent surplus, 78 per cent ad -
Lindsay Van De Weyer and Dali Millio are the City of Weyburn tour coordinators for both Soo Line and Heritage Village. Admission to both locations is free for the 2025 season, due to support of Sask Lotteries and Vermillion Energy.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Editorial & Opinion
SPSA Wildfire
brief: Sask. doesn’t need Canada’s military to help with wildfires — for now
SaskToday staff
In Monday’s daily wildfire briefing by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Steve Roberts, vice-president of operations, explained why Saskatchewan hasn’t considered calling in the military for help, as Manitoba has. At least not yet.
The Canadian military has some unique assets, said Roberts, citing air evacuations such as those undertaken in Manitoba. However, he said, their actual firefighting assets are limited compared to assets that are qualified and trained from SPSA’s partner fire agencies.
From an operational point of view, he said, when a qualified experienced individual who knows how to fight fire is needed, the best bet is to bring them in from neighbouring wildfire agencies. The military does not do firefighting on an ongoing basis, he explained, so their ability to assist in that work is limited.
“That’s why we’re not bringing them in to date,” said Roberts.
So far, evacuations have been made with residents driving out in their own vehicles or being bused on roads still useable due to firefighting efforts.
“We are bringing highly qualified people in right now,” said Roberts, “and should we get a change in the weather and these fires
start to moderate, we, of course, will then bring in local crews next, because … they are easier to support when they come from the local community.”
If the fire event takes on 2015 proportions, that would be the time to consider bringing in ground-based crews from the military, he said. In July of 2015, 850 Canadian Armed Forces members were sent to northern Saskatchewan to support local and provincial firefighting.
Roberts said the SPSA is grateful for firefighting partners who have come forward, including Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Yukon and the North West Territories who have come from across Canada to help Saskatchewan as well as support from U.S. neighbours, the states of Alaska, Oregon and Arizona.
“We appreciate their support as we fight through these very busy times and try to protect people, roads, access and get these fires contained as best as we can until we see a turn in the weather.”
Roberts said there are 16 active fires. Five are contained, six are not, four are being assessed and one is being fought solely to protect assets. There have been 219 fires so far this year, compared with the five-year average of 131.
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The poster in the independent bookstore in Phoenix several years ago drew my attention. Carmen, touted as a highly regarded mezzo soprano was about to offer a brief solo performance on the second floor.
I had never been to an opera and had always wondered what, who and why they attracted the public.
We scurried upstairs where about 40 to 50 people were already seated. I noted at least four empty fold-out chairs in the front, close to the grand piano player who was about to accompany Carmen. The bride and I grabbed two and laughed at our good fortune of being just in time for a free tiny concert.
Carmen arrived from a little room behind the piano, strode forward, stood beside it and started to sing. It was an eruption of vocal strength that caught me totally unaware. The magnitude of that powerful voice made me jolt back in that chair since Carmen was fewer than three metres from my perch.
She smiled at my reaction but didn’t falter in her presentation. It was a moment to remember. It was a truly remarkable voice with big range and power.
Several years later a former Estevan guy, Chad Armstrong, now living in New York, was making his presence felt as a huge baritone voice on worldly opera stages. This time on his return to the Energy City, I was smart enough to choose a seat a bit further back, but once again marvelled at the control, range and power. Having an opportunity to interview him before and after the performance was icing on cake.
Now I knew why opera singers didn’t require microphones, how acoustics were important. I learned how they “survived” on and/or off stage during a three to four hour opera and how they cared for their voices.
In other words, I learned about how these professionals view their tasks, their callings with care and confidence.
Over the years I have relished my moments in the presence of true professionals in a variety of tasks.
I learned on ice and off, how professional and top junior hockey players exercise their chosen craft. It’s brutal, but also magnificent. My time on ice with a few top juniors during a warm-up session … before their actual practice began, was more than enough to convince me that when I stopped playing hockey at age 17, it was a wise decision. Skating speed, edge work, passing, checking, angles. It was all there. They could do it, I could only wish.
I played a round of golf with a club professional named Dan so I could write a column about it. The column turned out okay. My golf game? Maybe we’ll talk later eh?
Dan was patient and forgiving. We had some laughs when I decided to “play up” to the riverbank near the green on a Par 3, 170 yard hole! I wasn’t about to needlessly lose a golf ball, I was on a reporter’s salary and the publisher wasn’t about to cover my “travel and experience” costs. Save the golf ball, play up short of the water. Positional golf I called it. Easy decision when you’re on a budget. Dan didn’t quite get that. You see, he was gunning for a birdie … I was gunning for survival, or, if good fortune was to be had, a solid double bogey. I learned a lot about a golf professional’s take on a preci-
sion and power game as well as positions on the greens.
I joined a provincial champion 10-pin bowler while playing the reportage trade in southern Ontario too. We had a great conversation, but a challenging hour on the lanes. He told me all kinds of things I didn’t know about bowling, like delivery techniques and how one little wrist twist could make a difference. Both of us enjoyed the laughs.
I also got to box three rounds with a professional fighter who had just retired early after 16 straight wins. That too was during my Ontario tour of duty. In fact, John and I worked for the same newspaper company and I considered him a friend. I do recall him chuckling as he told me that I should keep my eyes open while getting hit in the face, “Otherwise, you won’t see the next punch coming.”
He was kind to me. He promised only to throw jabs for the third round as my gloves now felt like five-kilogram weights. I could hardly lift them up to that face that was getting classically battered.
We later retired and enjoyed some homemade Italian wine he had made with the help of his father and wife. I enjoyed the wine more than the left hooks.
I’ve sat in awe and delight listening to classical pianist Audrey Andrist and her violin-wielding husband James Stern provide everything from Vivaldi to show tunes in a cozy environment, wishing I could hear more with a grand piano involved and not an elderly upright. But you take hold of these precious moments when and where you can. Just enjoy the heights of the performance. I have also marvelled at the proficiency displayed by those who probably don’t even consider their work as being filled with artistic bends.
I have viewed journeyperson carpenters work dovetails, nails, screwdrivers, slots and braces with aplomb and know that they just see it as doing their job. But it’s art, and I know it because I failed Grade 11 vocational classes in carpentry but learned enough to appreciate the talents of those who did know how to wield hammers and saws and finishing tools and could read blueprints. At least I only drew blood a couple of times.
Check out the fully certified fabricators, the welders, working magic on stainless steel or creating something that can’t be done just by using a cutting torch or grinder. They know what to do by instinct. Those of us on the ground floor, or basement in my case, will never know what’s going on up there on the fourth-floor tower of efficacy when it comes to music, dance, hockey, bowling, golf, boxing, carpentry or welding, but I, sure enough, can appreciate what these professionals do that makes it so much more enjoyable and much better for those of us in the cheering section who benefit from their expertise. Need I mention the awe that should be expressed toward those who choose to be physicians, nurses or educators? They all possess wow factors as far as I’m concerned.
There are many more examples I could wring out here where I have had the privilege of meeting and dealing with true professionals, but I believe I’ve made my point. It’s time for lunch and I’m just hoping I won’t burn the bun.
Sports & Leisure
Weyburn Beavers split four games to start new season
By Sabrina Kraft
The Weyburn Beavers hosted three out of four games to start off their new season in the Western Canadian Baseball League.
In their home opener
against Saskatoon on May 29, the Beavers won 9-0. Weyburn scored five runs in the fifth inning, adding two runs in the seventh and two more runs in the eighth inning. Ian Heck was the win -
ning pitcher on the mound for the Beavers. Ryan Dauphinee chalked up four RBIs off three hits.
The Beavers lost 5-0 to Regina during a home game on May 30, won 19-16 to Moose Jaw in an
away game on May 31, and ended the weekend with a 8-7 loss to Moose Jaw during a home game on June 1.
Ryan Meyer was the Beavers’ pitcher for the game against Regina.
Beavers first baseman, Ian Heck, tried to tag a Moose Jaw runner during a home game held at Tom Laing Park on June 1.
Riders’ president Craig Reynolds excited for CFL football to be back
Allan Ly SaskToday.ca
It’s that time of year again -- the CFL starts a new regular season on Thursday in Saskatchewan. Roughriders’ president and CEO Craig Reynolds believes it has been worth the wait.
“Let’s be honest, winters in Saskatchewan are long,” Reynolds said while chuckling on the SportsCage. “I’m lucky enough, I get to go to work at that beautiful stadium every single day. I’m sitting on a CFL conference call in my office, I look out at that stadium, it’s snow-covered and I’m just like: ‘I can hardly wait till we’ve got Riders fans back in here and we’re playing meaningful football.’ That happens on Thursday night.”
The Riders host the Ottawa Redblacks at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 to kickoff the 2025 CFL regular season. Reynolds explained the three-down league’s schedule-making process.
“They start sending you drafts and you provide feedback on it. In Saskatchewan, we know our fan base -- they travel -- and we greatly appreciate everybody who travels a long way to come to Regina for the football games. We have 50 percent of our fans travel from outside of Regina and we appreciate them immensely. Thursday nights are very, very tough for the people of Saskatchewan, we appreciate that and it’s a challenge. It was very important to TSN on the television side of things,” Reynolds recalled.
“When they presented us the schedule and they had us in the season opener on Thursday night, we thought this is the right place to kickoff the CFL season, in the heartland. For Thursday night, kicking off the season, that’s a really cool thing and a really cool opportunity that doesn’t come along very often. That’s how it happens. It showed up
on the first draft, from a Thursday perspective, it is challenging here to kickoff the entire season at home. It is pretty special.”
In previous years, the CFL schedule was released in December, according to Justin Dunk from 3DowNation. This season, it was released on January 16.
“There are lots of drafts because it was a little bit delayed, you got to look at it from so many different perspectives. One of the most important things for us is the football side of things, days rest and marginal days rest. Does your opponent have more rest than you do? Those types of things,” Reynolds said.
“We look at it intensely from a fan perspective and to kick it off Thursday, that’s very special. After that, we get into a really nice cadence with a lot of Saturday games and a couple of Friday night games in July, which are special. Then we get to Sunday and Labour Day,
In the away game in Moose Jaw, Dylan Parton was the winning pitcher for the Beavers. There were a lot of runs scored by both teams during the nine innings. Weyburn scored one run in the second inning, five in the third inning, three in the fourth, five in the fifth, one in the sixth and four in the seventh inning.
Moose Jaw had a late start, with one run scored in the first, second and third innings, and then two runs in the fifth inning, and three in the sixth. The Miller Express tried to catch up in the last two innings, scoring five runs in the eighth and three in the ninth.
In the home game against Moose Jaw, the Beavers went through four pitchers, with Logan Kinter as the last on the mound for Weyburn.
Weyburn had one run in the first inning, two in the fifth and four in the sixth. Moose Jaw had one run in the second, five in the third, one in the fourth and one in the eighth to take the win.
Rookie Noah Brooks is looking forward to his first year with the Beavers. “We’ve got a good group. So hopefully we can improve on our record from last year and hopefully make the playoffs.”
love,” added Brooks. In his third season with the team, catcher Robert Gurney is also hopeful that the team will be in the playoffs by August.
“We’ve got a good core group of returning players that were good last year, and we brought some new guys in that can really work around this core, to strengthen the team,” said Gurney.
“Tom Laing has been a second home to me for the last couple of years, and I love coming out here every summer.”
“The league’s always got some good competition, but if there’s a year for us to do something special, I think it’s this year, so looking forward to that.”
In his fourth year with the team, Ron Dauphinee is also hoping for aplayoff push. “I love being back here, and I’m glad we brought a lot of returning guys back.”
“Looking at the new talent we brought in and the guys from last year, even just from a couple of practices and looking at some of the guys’ school stats, we’ve got a pretty tough squad this year,” said Dauphinee. “Hopefully we start off hot.”
it’s mostly Saturdays and Friday nights after that. We feel really good about the schedule. It’s a process, you involve the football guys and you get feedback from the entire organization.
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston will be in Regina to kickoff the season and according to Reynolds, he has “a really packed agenda.” Reynolds is confident in the Riders pulling out a victory when Johnston is in the Queen City but knows the Redblacks will be a hard team to beat.
“I think Ottawa is a good team -- I think we know who I’m going to be picking to win,” Reynolds said. “From a score perspective, think it could be high scoring early season you just don’t know. Sometimes it’s a bit of a defensive battle as the offences sort of figure themselves out. Sometimes it’s an explosion back and forth. Let’s go back and forth, it’s going to be high-scoring.”
“It’s a long season, especially out here in the east. There are plenty of teams that we’ll have good matchups with, like Moose Jaw and Regina. We’ll play those guys a bunch, I’m sure those will be good matchups every time,” said Brooks. “We’ll be putting on some good baseball this summer, and it’s going to be fun to watch and hopefully fun to keep track.”
“I like Tom Lang Park. It’s a lot like my park at school, so it’s a nice yard that once you’re playing for the team, you learn to
Since the Beavers will face Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw a lot in the season, Dauphinee said, “it would be nice to start off with some wins against them, and hopefully they’re a little scared of us towards the end of the year.”
He was also excited to be back at Tom Laing Park. “You grow to love it here, and I hope all the new guys love it just as much as we do.
The Weyburn Beavers will be hosting Moose Jaw at Tom Laing Park tonight, June 4. They will also host Fort McMurray on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6. All home games start at 7:05 p.m.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Weyburn Hockey awards night
Hockey Weyburn annual awards nights celebrates success
Hockey Weyburn handed out their year-end awards, during a special evening celebrating young athletes held on May 26.
Official Awards
Junior Female Official of the Year – Jaya Clark.
Junior Male Official of the Year – Cashton Archibald . Senior Official of the YearCole Bourassa.
Special Recognition
Volunteer of the Year–Monica Peterson. Coach of the Year –Boyd Forseth. Coach of the Year –Rodney Reid.
Employee Recognition –Terri Stadnek.
Team Awards:
U9 Weyburn
Credit Union Kings
Most Dedicated –Ethan Humphries.
Most Improved –Blaze Severight.
Most Team Spirit –Bennett Pokletar.
U9 Weger Paradis
Law Firm Leafs
Most Dedicated –Nash Svedahl.
Most Improved –Dax Nikolejsin.
Most Team Spirit –Sutter Ross.
U9 Rotary Sharks
Most Dedicated –Keston Schweitzer.
Most Improved –Tucker Schwindt.
Most Team Spirit –Rhett Peterson.
U9 Sparkle
Carwash Whalers
Most Dedicated –Leo Hein.
Most Improved –Aria Niemegeers.
Most Team Spirit –Fraya Kesslering.
U9 Sholter Horsman Knights
Most Dedicated –Parker Koski.
Most Improved –Heath Hillstead.
Most Team Spirit –Kate Mcleod.
U9 Quality Plumbing Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Emily Schenk. Most Improved –Lincoln Hillstead.
Most Team Spirit –Emmett Mysko.
U9 Carded Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Parker Koski.
Most Improved –Dre Demarchi.
Most Team Spirit –Emily Schenk.
U9 Female Carded Silver Wings
Most Dedicated –Kate Jackson. Most Improved –Payton Crooks.
Most Team Spirit –Autumn Whitson.
U9 Female Carded DC Construction Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Tenley Leblanc.
Most Improved –Nika Manko.
Most Team Spirit –Kate Mcleod. U11 Atomc Blue
Most Dedicated –Drey Schwindt. Most Improved –Bentley Lillie.
Most Team Spirit –Hayden Thiedig. U11 Atomc Red
Most Dedicated –Theo Aitken. Most Improved –Max Scott.
Most Team Spirit –Dax Medder.
U11 Atomc Black
Most Dedicated –Vann Gervais.
Most Improved –Weston Walcer.
Most Team Spirit –Carter Blackburn.
U11 Carded Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Lucas Mantei.
Most Improved –Cohen Ferguson.
Most Team Spirit –Will Livingstone.
U11 Panther Drilling Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Bryer Mutrie.
Most Improved –George Cugnet.
Most Team Spirit –Attison Schimmel.
U11 Atomc Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Suri Seghers.
Most Improved –Akeyva Reich.
Most Team Spirit –Emery Gall.
U11 DQ Blizzard Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Peyton Leblanc.
Most Improved –London Storle.
Most Team Spirit –Ella-rae Cugnet.
U11 Female Carded Silver Wings
Most Dedicated –Brooklyn Humphries . Most Improved –Myla Patterson.
Most Team Spirit –Bria Maas.
U11 Female Carded Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Adalyn Lockert.
Most Improved –Elizabeth Wig.
Most Team Spirit –Rayna Taylor.
U13 Kinsmen Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Dominik Gray.
Most Improved –Lane Maurer.
Most Team Spirit –Tripp Tanner.
U13 Legion Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Lincoln Lasko.
Most Improved –Austin Dorsch.
Most Team Spirit –Deacon Wanner.
U13 East Wey Auto Body Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Colton Mcmillan.
Most Improved –Mason Valier.
Most Team Spirit –Noah Manko.
U13 South Country Equipment Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Brogan Wagner.
Most Improved –Kade Gordon.
Most Team Spirit –Maddix Eckel.
U13 Provincial Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Dax Fisher.
Most Improved –Teller Robillard . Most Team Spirit –Ashton Schenk.
U13 AA Young Fellows Red Wings
Chris Mann/Most Dedicated – Brodie Pilkington.
Most Improved –Brodie Englot.
Most Sportsmanlike –Jett Ridgway.
MVP –Vance Petruic and Nash Missal.
U13 Canadian Tire Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Paislee Besharah
Most Improved –Pandora Reich.
Most Sportsmanlike –Kallie Morrice.
U13AA Young Fellows Gold Wings
Chris Mann/Most Dedicated – Hunter Sands.
Most Improved –Lexi Cote.
Most Sportsmanlike –Johanna Holman.
MVP – Ayla Spagrud.
U15 Westcor Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Austin Loroff.
Most Improved –Owen England.
Most Sportsmanlike –Jaxon Porter.
U15A Weyburn Dodge Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Adler Tenold.
Most Improved –Lincoln Marshall.
Most Sportsmanlike –Riley Giroux.
U15AA Annugas Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Davyn Aspaas, Tanner Mccormack, Murray Charlton.
Most Improved –Leon Abtosway
Most Sportsmanlike –Cohen Williams.
MVP – Kobe Deck.
U15 Creekside Carwash
Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Erika Fredrickson .
Most Improved –Cam Vermeulen.
Most Sportsmanlike –Alexis Schaeffer .
U15AA Whitecap
Resources Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Haven Bourassa.
Most Improved –Jozee Weichel.
Most Sportsmanlike –Baya Summers.
MVP – Chelsea Madsen.
U16 AA Agriterra Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Ethan Rutledge.
Most Improved –Kyro Klapak.
Most Sportsmanlike –Chris Neufeld.
MVP – Reid Kosior.
U18 Aldon Oil Wings
Most Dedicated –Keran Seitz.
Most Improved –Rylan Keeler.
Most Sportsmanlike –Cole Payak.
U18 Barber Motors Wings
Most Dedicated –Vaughn Wendel.
Most Improved –David Cugnet.
Most Sportsmanlike –Kai Fisher.
U18 Provincial Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Kale Kalberg.
Most Improved –Kyde Schwindt.
Most Sportsmanlike –Austin Zackrisson.
U18 TS&M Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Annie Button.
Most Improved –Teanna Trobert.
Most Sportsmanlike –Renee Mcfadden.
U18AA John Hulbert
Construction Red Wings
Most Dedicated –Connor Mcindoe.
Most Improved –Rob Schumlich.
Most Sportsmanlike –Noah Gutzke.
MVP – Morgan Lacoste.
U18AA Apex Gold Wings
Most Dedicated –Elizabeth Gill.
Most Improved –Emma Holzer.
Most Sportsmanlike –Hadley Gerle. MVP – Ella Schenher
A number of players were recognized by Hockey Weyburn, during their year-end awards night held on May 26
Photo – Courtesy Highway39 Photography
Community Walk of Fame induction to celebrate homegrown excellence
The City of Weyburn welcomes two new names to its Walk of Fame next month, honouring the achievements and hometown ties of Jason Bohn and James K. Hill.
Bohn and Hill will be formally inducted during the Walk of Fame ceremony at Weyburn City Hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Alongside family members and the community, their remarkable careers and lasting connection to the community will be celebrated.
“This year’s inductees exemplify the spirit, ambition and values that define our community,” said Coun. Laura Morrissette, Chair of the Walk of Fame Committee. “We are honoured to celebrate Jason and James, not only for their accomplishments on the national and international stage, but for the pride they continue to show in their Weyburn roots.”
Jason Bohn, inducted in the Arts & Entertainment category, was born and raised in Weyburn, where his early passion for the arts shone through band, drama, and even a stint as “Captain United” for Communithon. After
moving to Saskatoon in 1996, he began his career as a production trainee and rose to become a respected First Assistant Director and member of the Directors Guild of Canada.
With credits on numerous film and television productions — including work with Netflix, Hallmark, and Lionsgate — Bohn has remained in Saskatchewan, contribut -
ing to the growth of the province’s film industry and mentoring future filmmakers through Creative Saskatchewan. Today, filmmaking is a family pursuit, with both his wife and son in the industry.
James K. Hill, inducted in the Business & Industry category, is a Canadian diplomat whose 35-year career with the Department of External Affairs has taken him
around the world. A Weyburn native and University of Saskatchewan graduate, Hill has served in the Middle East, Europe, and Central America, including a posting as Ambassador to Costa Rica.
In leadership roles with Global Affairs Canada, he has advanced Canada’s economic ties in complex regions. Most recently, as Consul General in Atlanta,
he helped mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S./ Canada partnership, inviting fellow Weyburnite Tenille Arts to perform.
Though his work spans the globe, Hill’s pride in his hometown remains strong.
As part of this year’s ceremony, the City of Weyburn will unveil a commemorative plaque in honour of the late Councillor Dick Michel, rec -
ognizing his many years of dedicated service as Chair of the Walk of Fame Committee. This tribute celebrates not only his dedication to uplifting the achievements of others, but also the lasting impact he made on a community he held close to his heart. For information on the Walk of Fame nomination criteria, visit www.weyburn.ca/walk-of-fame.
Two big cats work on the footing for the new Weyburn Theatre, taking advantage of some nice weather to continue construction on the project. The new modern, two-screen theatre will be community owned, and sponsorship rights and fundraising is organized by the Weyburn Theatre Community Service Cooperative
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Saskatchewan provides new funding for Autism Summer Programming
The Government of Saskatchewan is increasing funding to the Autism Resource Centre (ARC) of Regina by providing $235,000 to support the expansion of a summer program for children and youth.
“Summer programs are a key and enriching part of the lives of many children and families,” Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “Great memories and life lessons are often a part of these experiences, and I am pleased we can offer this support to the Autism Resource Centre to enable more summer programming options.”
The Autism Resource Centre provides the Therapeutic Summer Program for children and youth ages seven and up who are re-
turning to school in fall. The summer camp program emphasizes individualized goals and life skill development.
“ARC’s summer program is a lifeline for many families - providing individualized, one-to-one support that helps autistic children maintain and develop critical skills, routines and social confidence,” Autism Resource Centre Executive Director Angela Ricci said. “Families consistently tell us how essential this program is, not just for their child’s development, but for their overall peace of mind.”
Ricci added that one parent shared: “As a mom of a very high-needs autistic child, I would not have survived the last 15 years without this summer
program. It has given our family peace of mind and essential continuity.”
In 2025-26, the Saskatchewan Health Authority provided annual funding of $1.5 million to the Autism Resource Centre for a range of services and programs to individuals and their families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Autism Resource Centre is a community based non-profit organization that provides skill building, recreation and therapeutic programs using a person-centered, neuro-affirming approach. They have been providing programs designed empower the autistic community in Regina since 1976.
They are dedicated to supporting the autistic
Province introduces flexible rules for municipal composting
Municipalities and private companies now have more flexibility when establishing compost facilities under a new Compost Facility Chapter of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code. This chapter will help increase composting efficiency in the province by reducing the administrative burden for smaller facilities.
“We want to make it easier for municipalities to compost their waste,” Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. “This change strikes a balance between environmental protection and practicality, benefitting both communities and the environment.”
protection plan.
Higher-risk facilities handling more than 15,000 tonnes of organic material annually - such as Regina and Saskatoonwill be required to follow the alternative solution. This approach ensures the ministry is engaged in the project while still allowing flexibility and innovation.
Smaller facilities like community gardens or residential backyard composting are not regulated under the chapter.
community by raising awareness, community engagement, supporting autistic led initiatives, collaborating with allies, and providing opportunities for self-advocacy and empowerment. Through programs and education that facilitate independence, ARC supports autistic people in realizing their potential and participating in their communities.
Currently, compost facilities are regulated through landfill permits. With the new chapter, owners will not need to apply for permits. Facilities have two options:
• Standard method: Provides specific instructions for siting, constructing and closing the facility. This method does not require approval.
• Alternative solution: Offers more flexibility in the siting and design of compost facilities while ensuring environmental protection. It requires an approved environmental
Municipalities and private companies must follow the chapter’s requirements and notify the ministry of activities like construction and closures. The Ministry of Environment will continue to inspect compost facilities and review environmental monitoring reports to ensure compliance.
Existing facilities are exempt from certain siting, design and construction requirements unless they undergo expansion.
The new compost facility chapter fulfills a commitment in the province’s Solid Waste Management Strategy, which aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Josh Barry, Jon Lafontaine and Emerson Jack sort chemicals for proper disposal, during the Hazardous Waste Day for the City of Weyburn on May 31.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Weyburn’s INWEY inclusive summer camps return
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Inclusion Weyburn (INWEY) is gearing up for another summer of fun and inclusion with its 2025 Inclusive Summer Camps, running weekdays from July 2 to Aug. 29.
Each camp offers unique dates and times, providing engaging activities for children aged three to 12, as well as a dedicated teen camp for youth in the community.
“Camp activities are adapted or modified to meet the individual needs of each child. Strong communication with parents helps staff get to know the children,” said Jackie Wilson. “This, along with training and mentorship provided by INWEY board members helps our young staff provide good care of our campers.
A key feature of the Inclusive Summer Camps is the one-to-one support provided by trained staff, hired and mentored by INWEY, said Wilson.
These professionals help children with diverse abilities fully engage in camp activities.
Additionally, each camp location is equipped with a sensory room, offering specialized tools to help children self-regulate and manage anxiety, said Wilson.
“Many of our youth deal with high anxiety. They self-regulate to help relieve them of this stress and feel more calm in. The Family Place has its own Sensory Room.”
Youth with diverse abilities pay the same registration fees as their neurotypical peers, ensuring accessibility for all families.
Emcee Dean Loberg, Southeast College’s vice-president of academic, teaching and learning, gave opening remarks during the College’s graduation and awards ceremony. The Weyburn campus held their ceremony at the Weyburn Legion on June 2. Whitewood students will be celebrated tonight, June 4, and Estevan students will be recognized on Friday, June 6.
Registrations for the Family Place Sunny Scholars have closed while the Teen Camp is still accepting registrations. There are two registration times for children with diverse abilities who want to go to camp at the Leisure Centre or the Credit Union Spark Centre. Parents must come to one of these to register their children. One is May 29 and the other is May 31.
“Our children and teens love coming to camp,” said Wilson. “Our registrations have been steadily increasing each year since our first
inclusive summer camp in 2018, when six children attended camp at the Leisure Centre. Forty registered for camps in 2024, and we anticipate a higher number this summer.”
There is no existing summer camp for teens in Weyburn, so INWEY runs their own summer teen camp.
“Zion Lutheran Church gives us use of their facility for this,” said Wilson.
INWEY appreciates its partners.
“Partnerships with three existing local organizations have helped us to create
inclusive summer camps for children aged three to twelve years,” said Wilson.
“The City of Weyburn’s Leisure Centre and the Credit Union Spark Centre along with the Family Place have worked with us to make their camps inclusive.”
Camps are held at Weyburn Leisure Centre or Weyburn Sparks Centre from 8:45 – 4 p.m.
Summer Funzone runs from July 7 to Aug. 29, while Spark Camp is from July 7 to Aug. 22.
Organizers say you can
request as many weeks as you would like when applying, but spots aren’t guaranteed. Availability is based on the number of applicants and determined by Inclusion Weyurn.
To apply, fill out a registration form and attend either on May 29 or May 31 at the Spark Centre Mini Gym. Registration forms will be posted in the INWEY What’s appp, INWEY Facebook group and sent to all Weyburn schools. Or you can email inwey155@ gmail.com.
Canoe & Kayak Club needs volunteers to stay afloat
Sara Parks
SaskToday.ca
The Weyburn Canoe and Kayak Club (WCKC) was at a crossroads, facing the possibility of scaling back programs or even shutting down without an influx of new volunteers.
The club held a meeting on May 19 at the RM office to discuss its future
and recruit new board members. While a few new members stepped up, more are needed to ensure the club’s survival.
“We got a couple of new board members we are still looking for more,” said Sandra Popescu, board co-chair, adding that some current members are preparing to step down, so
they would like to have others ready to take their places.
Despite the challenges, the club is moving forward with its summer programming as planned. Registration for youth camps will open soon, and camps are scheduled for July 7, 14, 21, 28, and August 11 and 18, at Nickle Lake
Regional Park.
To encourage participation, the WCKC is offering free seasonal memberships to new board members and their families.
Those interested in joining or supporting the club can email weyburnckc@gmail.com or visit the WCKC Facebook page for more information.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/ Weyburn Review
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