Weyburn Police Constables Al Patricio and Preston Roy were recently featured in a national campaign promoting law enforcement careers in Saskatchewan. Story on page 2.
by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Sara Parks. SaskToday.ca
The long-awaited pool replacement took a step forward Monday, with the city preparing geotechnical and structural assessments to determine the site of the new $30 million aquatic facility and the future of the existing leisure centre.
Leisure Services Director Richard Henning told council the assessments mark the first steps toward the replacement of the shuttered Harry Church Indoor Pool, following last year’s feasibility study and
council’s decision to build a new facility.
“We’re moving into the project initiation with Collier’s,” he said. “The next step is going to be choosing that design team, and then that is when we’re going to get closer to learning what we can design within the budget that city council has approved.”
Mayor Jeff Richards said residents continue to raise concerns about what the final facility will include and how far the $30 million cap can stretch.
“At the end of the day, the number is $30 million. You’re tasked with fitting that inside that box that everybody wants and needs,” he told Henning.
Councillor Todd Bedore said location remains one of the most common questions he hears from the public.
“I’ve had a lot of people ask me about location and I’ve said it’s not been picked. I hope I’m not wrong,” he said.
Henning confirmed no site has been chosen and
that geotechnical testing will guide that decision.
The existing indoor pool has been closed since the 2024-25 winter season after engineers found the pool basin can’t be repaired and major mechanical systems are at end-of-life. A full renovation would cost about $25 million and trigger extensive building code upgrades, Henning said.
Design work hasn’t started. Henning said a design team will be hired after the geotechnical and structural results come in,
with user-group consultations scheduled at key milestones.
In a split vote in November 2025, city council voted in favour of constructing a $30 million indoor competitive pool.
Council selected Colliers Project Leaders to manage the project.
The city’s anticipated timeline includes design by fall 2026, tendering by spring 2027, construction completion by fall 2029, and a grand opening in 2030.
HUMANE SOCIETY TO HOLD TRIVIA PURR-SUIT
Get ready to test your knowledge at the Weyburn Humane Society’s ‘Trivia Purr-suit’ at Boston Pizza, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the lounge.
The game will include eight rounds of 10 questions, with prizes awarded to round winners and grand prizes for the top three teams.
Bring your smartest friends, enjoy some great food and drinks and compete for bragging rights - all while supporting the animals at the shelter. The cost to enter a team of four people is $100. For more information, contact Ashly at 306-861-3816.
EASTER EGG HUNT DATES ANNOUNCED
Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this Easter?
Houligan Acres Farm and Petting Zoo is once again having an ‘Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm’.
The egg hunts will be held Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, and again on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4.
Sessions are available each day at 11 a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m., giving multiple options for your egg adventure.
These fill up quickly, so book yours today.
Children will interact with piglets, newly hatched chicks, bunnies and baby fainting goats in the petting zoo.
The cost is $15.99 for a child, and $7.99 for a supervising adult, and includes photos with the Easter Bunny and treat bags.
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Community News
Applications now open for 2026 funding
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The Weyburn Communithon Foundation applications are now open for 2026 funding.
Local non-profit organizations and charities are invited to apply for financial support to help deliver programs and services that strengthen the Weyburn community. Communithon funding is designed to support initiatives that enhance quality of life, promote inclusion, respond to emerging community needs, and strengthen local culture. Each year, funds raised through the annual Communithon event are reinvested directly back into the community, supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Wellington No. 97 for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on the following days, Monday to Friday, March 9th to April 13th, 2026.
A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM of Wellington No. 97, Box 1390, Weyburn SK S4H 3J9.
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0, by the 13th day of April, 2026.
Dated this 9th day of March, 2026.
Michelle Klein Assessor
Weyburn constables chosen for national campaign
Sabrina Kraft, Weyburn Review
Two Weyburn Police Constables, Al Patricio and Preston Roy, were recently featured in a national campaign promoting law enforcement careers in Saskatchewan.
According to both men, it was a honour and privilege for both men to be chosen to promote the province, and to stand alongside other law enforcement individuals.
“Deputy Sergeant Shane St. John has been on the committee for the national police campaign and he’s been on it for, I believe, well, since its inception for the last year and they’ve been working to put this together,” explained Const. Roy.
Const. Patricio was quite excited to be chosen to represent the Weyburn Police Service. He is one of the newest hires for the Weyburn Police Service.
“Deputy Sergeant Shane St. John told me to go check out this opportunity and go get my photo taken,” explained Const. Patricio.
“Basically, the idea was for it to recruit more individuals around Canada to look into Saskatchewan for law enforcement opportunities.”
Eligible applicants include registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and community-based groups serving the Weyburn area. Funding may be requested for programs, services, or specific projects that align with Communithon’s mission of building a caring, connected, and resilient community. In order to be eligible, applications must provide either 40 hours of local programming and/or staff an employee locally, and/or maintain a local office.
“Communithon is truly community-powered, and we encourage eligible groups to apply and share the important work they are doing,” said Lindsay Manko-Bauche, Weyburn Communithon Foundation Chair. Application forms and funding guidelines are available online at www.communithon.com.
Organizations are encouraged to submit complete applications by the stated deadline. Successful applicants will be notified following the review process. The deadline to apply is March 30.
“I think Saskatchewan is, just like every other province, there’s been a lack of officers in the last couple of years,” said Const. Patricio. “There’s always been a stigma around it. I think things are changing, and I think police are important as always, and if anything, are becoming more important in today’s society. Specifically in Saskatchewan, it’s a growing province with a lot of elements here that people can be very much interested in.”
Saskatchewan is diverse enough that there are bigger organizations, in the main cities, or smaller agencies in the rural areas.
“There’s different kinds of scenery that you can explore, there’s lots of opportunities. I’d say Saskatchewan probably would be the best place to go,” added Const. Patricio.
In the national recruitment advertisements there is many different divisions, including sheriffs, RCMP, corrections, conservation officers, and municipal police.
“There’s such a need for all those different organizations, just promoting as much as we can to consider it and come out and apply, it’s really important,” said Const. Patricio.
“We all work together in the goal to protect the public and make sure that this is a great place for people to raise a family,” added Const. Roy.
The Weyburn Wildlife Federation is inviting all fishing enthusiasts for a day of fun and fishing at Mainprize Lake on Saturday, March 14 for their annual catch and release fish derby.
Registration will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with the cost of one hole $30, two holes $50 and 15 & under paying $20/hole. The derby will get underway from 1:004:00 p.m.
The biggest pike, perch and walleye will pay out $400 each with the youth division fetching $100 payout for largest pike, perch and walleye.
There will be a canteen on site and a 50/50 draw.
To view the rules, go to the Weyburn Wildlife Federation facebook page. For further information, contact Troy Kincaid at 306-861-7673.
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During his time with the Weyburn Police Service, Const. Patricio said that he has learned that policing is about helping the community. “It is about being able to give back, being a leader, and being a role model just by being a presence. I enjoy interacting with the folks here and creating relationships. Not just with my teammates here, but also with the public.”
“If there are people who have the desires for public service, who are very community-oriented, and care about the well-being of people and people’s family, then I think that that’s something I would push on to people to look into law enforcement,” he added.
“There’s always a place for everybody, and there’s not always a particular skill set that is required. Everybody’s good in their own ways and I think that can be more beneficial than people think,” said Const. Patricio.
“It is a challenging career to get into, but it’s worth the work, and it’s worth the opportunity that comes with all the things that come with policing,” added Const. Roy.
Heidi Penner, left, and Lydia Sawatsky practiced a piano duet at the Tommy Douglas Centre. Both are piano students of Gail Murray and were preparing for the Rotary Music Festival, which began Monday.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Community News
New high school course explores Saskatchewan energy careers
SaskToday Saskatchewan students will have a new opportunity to explore careers in one of the province’s most important and evolving sectors.
Energy and MinesEnergy Production 20 is a new high school credit course available to Grade 10-12 students across the province. Student registration for Energy and Mines - Energy Production 20, and all other high school courses offered by Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC), opened on March 3.
Energy Production 20 is designed for students interested in learning how energy is generated, distributed and managed in today’s economy. The course provides a broad overview of current energy production in Saskatchewan, including coal-fired electricity, oil and gas exploration and renewable energy production. Students will also learn about emerging energy production sources, including nuclear power. Students will learn about the science, tech -
3D Archery Shoot set for this weekend
The Weyburn Wildlife Federation will host a 3D Archery Shoot at the Goodwater Curling Rink on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. Registration will be held each day at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The entry fee is $25 for adults and $15 for youth for one day, and $40 for adults and $25 for adults for both days.
There will be a concession on site.
nology, safety and environmental considerations associated with each energy source, while exploring the range of career pathways. The new course is a result of the government’s Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan released in Fall 2025.
Energy Production 20 is available to all Saskatchewan high school students beginning in September of the 202627 school year. This new course builds upon the success of a number of Sask DLC’s other unique course offerings including 4th and 5th Class Power Engineering and Energy and Mines Oil & Gas 20 and 30 that provides students the opportunity to explore real career opportunities in Saskatchewan.
“Sask DLC is uniquely positioned to be able to deliver specialized courses - like Energy Production 20 - that support the Kindergarten-to-Career education experience,” said Minister Responsible for Sask DLC Everett Hindley. “The development of this course will help prepare students to make informed decisions about the post-secondary education, training and employment they may need to pursue a career in the energy production sector.”
“Saskatchewan’s energy future is bright,” said Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison. “This new course offers students a pathway into good paying jobs in rural and urban communities right across our province that help support the reliability and integrity of our power grid.”
This mural of the City of Weyburn was collectively completed by the Legacy Park Elementary School Grades 2 and 3 classes during art class. Each item was drawn and coloured, then cut out and glued on the large backdrop.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Editorial & Opinion
Premier Scott Moe announces Patients First Health Care Plan
Premier Scott Moe announced the Patients First Health Care Plan on Monday - a comprehensive, provincewide strategy to improve access to care and ensure everyone in Saskatchewan receives the right care in the right place at the right time.
“We have been listening to Saskatchewan residents and the two main concerns we have heard are that people want access to a primary care provider, and they want diagnostics and surgeries in a timelier manner,” Moe said. “That’s what the Patients First Health Care Plan will do - deliver the right care in the right place at the right time.”
Across Canada, health care is facing increasing pressure from rising demand, aging populations and workforce shortages. Saskatchewan’s plan accelerates work already underway to improve access to health services by increasing the number of health care providers and giving patients more health care options.
The Patients First Health Care Plan outlines over 50 actions to ensure patients are receiving the right care in the right place at the right time. Some of the key actions are:
• Increasing the number and expanding the scope of practice for all health care professionals;
• Expanding access to virtual care;
• Increasing the number of and access to Urgent Care Centres throughout the province;
• Continuing to recruit, train and increase the number of doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners;
• Expansion of diagnostic services like MRI, CT and PET-CT scans.
To see all the actions included in the Patients First Health Care Plan, read the complete plan at saskatchewan.ca/ patientsfirst.
“The Patients First Health Care Plan builds on steps we are already taking to improve access to health care, like the introduction of virtual care, the creation of urgent care centres and the expansion of nurse practitioner services,” Moe said. “It also recognizes there are still people in Saskatchewan not receiving the care they need when they need it, so there is a lot more work to be done.
“Our government will continue listening to Saskatchewan people to ensure everyone is getting the care they need when they need it.”
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So who is ready to make a few comments about senior governments? Anybody?
Okay, I felt I wouldn’t be alone on this one.
First, I was inclined to just focus on our Saskatchewan team, but then I thought, why not embrace all kinds of democratic miscreants? Sort of a mash up of what electors might be facing on the governance side for the next few years on many levels and locations.
First off, I have a feeling that present day governing bodies have a sense of entitlement and that budget surpluses are for suckers. That is, if there was any government outside of city halls that actually registered a surplus or even a balanced budget, they are hard to find these days.
Balanced budgets are for the smaller tidy players like our city councillors. On the provincial and federal levels, deficits it seems, must dominate.
Actually being held to account for accounts is becoming passé. Canadian governments still pretend to be kind of accountable.
Our neighbouring federal government to the south has given up on that practise. They’d rather deal with emergency budget bills every three to four months. Their dollar is a globally accepted standard, but for how long? I mean when your country is $18 or $19 trillion (who knows for sure) in debt, what ya gonna do when the debt holders start demanding some serious payback, not just interest payments?
The U.S. government is currently beholden to billionaires. These people exercise their power through the faux offices of the president and the acolytes. They get to do that because there are no restrictions on fundraising for political parties or individuals. That is why their politicians need to campaign every month of every year. And that is why political blackmail works for the lobbyists and the quid pro quo carriers.
I believe most Canadians are a little more sensible on that file by somewhat restricting campaign funding and lobbying efforts while our campaigns are usually carried out over three to five months, not years.
I’m afraid, though, Canada is slowly seeping into a somewhat similar pattern when it comes to non-accountability. I mean, why bother with semi-yearly or yearly financial reports to the public domain? They have better things to do. They have wildfires to fight with cash.
They have to pay more and more for police personnel to keep pace with all the drug dealers and illegal drug manufacturers, and that in turn, results in the need to build more recovery centres and relapse beds for the recoveries and they too, need to be staffed. So, we must pay for that as well as all those water, sewer,
road and other infrastructure needs like snow ploughs, graders, power grids and production. We also have growing needs on the other health files plus the additional loads heaped on the educational communities.
After all, we have to keep pace with other countries, some of them not democratic in nature, that appear to be producing and grooming clever young people who know things we don’t know and are being hired by the billionaires we talked about already. If they’re not steering their A.I. machinations then they’ll steer their yachts and private jets. The rest of us can clean the carpets and bathrooms in their mansions.
And what can our provincial and federal governments do about the fairly recent surge in gambling and the resulting negative issues it brings upon us?
Well, first off, they get a good cut of the action off the top and then, they (we) need to pay for gambling issues that are going unchecked. Want to bet on the next Leafs’ game? Well, there are 36 sites you can call on to help you do that. You can even pay later. Anything is fair game, not just the actual games. You can bet on the colour of the Gatorade that will be tossed on the winning coach. You can bet on a soccer game in India, Pakistan or Sudan that may or may not be rigged, or in some cases, even played! So, we have to build safe places for these victims too, and hire personnel to keep them safe.
Now who wants to be that sucker? You know, the man or woman who works 48 to 50 weeks per year for a $50K salary, pays $2K in provincial and federal taxes, and just wants to keep their lawn looking good every summer and put a few bucks away for an annual two-week vacation. What a loser!
But yes, these are the real people that most of us know and deal with on a daily or weekly basis. These are the folks who do want to balance household budgets, even if their governments don’t. The elected politicians and their employees will continue to take in salaries of hundreds of thousands per year. They know no boundaries. Government deficits dominate, until they don’t, but when the time comes to pay the bill, they’ll be vacationing in fine locales spending lucrative pension incomes. Besides, they would rarely muster the courage to actually raise taxes by two per cent in fear of losing votes. So, costs soared while income didn’t.
Finding a way to balance a provincial or federal budget can be painful so it appears there are only a few brave souls left in the political worlds willing to be held accountable. And if the political miscreants are to be held accountable at some future date, well, they can call on those billionaire and millionaire friends they acquired at the lobbying/political conventions to bail them out and release them from a public outcry … right? Dream on McDuff.
Monty Python’s Spamalot promises laughs/entertainment Community News
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review
A ridiculously funny musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, will be staged as dinner and dessert theatres at the Grace United Church, in their upper hall from March 25 to March 31.
“I saw this musical several years ago in Brandon. Their community theatre did it, and I loved it. It was so funny and so humorous, and I’ve seen it again in Edmonton. It’s one I’ve always wanted to do,” said Colleen Weimer, director.
“I’m really excited to do it because it is a very, very,
very entertaining show,” said Weimer.
“We’re quite excited about this space that we’re using. We’re able to use the stage that’s there, but we had to add a little more stage,” added Weimer.
The key plot of ‘Spamalot’ is the quest of King Arthur to find his Knights of the Round Table, and his quest to find the Holy Grail.
In the main role of King Arthur is Tauren Jack. “As King Arthur, I find each of the knights and collect them. We go to Camelot and we have a lot of fun.”
“I’m having a lot of fun
with this role. Awesome. It’s my first main role I’ve ever done.”
Emerson Jack plays Sir Robin, one of the Knights. “He’s a little skittish. He’s kind of scared. Brave Sir Robin, they call him, but he’s not so brave.”
In addition, he also plays Prince Herbert and a guard. “Every part I’m playing is funny. Every part everyone’s playing is just hilarious. So yeah, it’s amazing. “
“I have to get used to not laughing on stage every time the joke comes up, because I’ve heard them 100 times and I still have to
King Arthur (Tauren Jack), centre, and his trusty steed Patsy (Trent McCallum) are questioned by a guard (Chris Gillespie). King Arthur’s journey is the key plot of ‘Spamalot’, coming to Grace United Church.
Red Wings announce Everyday Heroes
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The Weyburn Red Wings Everyday Heroes for the month of January and February were Luke Schraeder and Rylan Pearce.
Luke and Rylan were nominated for this award because of their willingness to help out in the community outside of just the rink.
“Luke went out of his way to help out a young
family shovel their driveway after the father had a bad accident. After expecting to pay him for his hard work he refused, and said he would help out whenever needed.” said Tammy Bell.
“Ever since Rylan came to Weyburn he has been more than happy to do his volunteering and has really taken it upon himself to come out to our son’s minor
hockey practices to help out! He even drove out to Stoughton to go and help the Southeast Cobra Chickens carded team for a night.” said Kaitlyn Mysko.
To nominate for the month of March, send the player you would like to nominate and why they should be nominated to everydayheroes@weyburnredwings.ca.
hold back,” said Trent McCallum, who plays the role of Patsy, the King’s horse.
“It’s just every time, there is one line that keeps you laughing. It’s good that way,” said Sherry Klemmer, choir member. “The cast and crew have been really, really good to get together.”
“I feel when we stop rehearsal, nobody wants to go home right away. Everybody kind of stays and continues to enjoy their time together,” said Weimer.
Some of the cast members are playing as many as four or five different characters and having a blast doing it.
“’It is kind of fun because of the different accents and different cos-
tumes. The difference between the Monty Python movie and the musical is they added a chorus,” noted Weimer.
“It’s just a laugh a minute, truly. Like it really is hard not to laugh when you are on stage,” said Jayme Payak.
To assist the cast and crew to get the right Monty Python feeling, they have called upon the expertise of Chris Gillespie, who plays Sir Galahad, the Black Knight, the King of Swamp Castle and a guard.
“Well, it’s kind of a lifelong dream to bring this to other people. Since I first saw the movie in, it was probably 1992, 1993 around there, I thought that everyone in the world
should be able to enjoy Monty Python.”
“Now I get to use my knowledge and pass my love for the show to the rest of the community here. It’s excellent. I am super pumped,” said Gillespie.
“We are definitely capturing the spirit of Monty Python.”
‘Spamalot’ dinner theatre dates are March 25, March 27 and March 31. Tickets for the dinner theatre are $55 each, four for $200 or eight for $400.
The only dessert theatre will be March 29. Tickets are $40 each, four for $140 or eight for $280.
There is limited seating, so advance tickets will be sold only at the Grace United Church office.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
The Weyburn Red Wings Everyday Heroes for the month of January and February were Luke Schraeder and Rylan Pearce. Photo Submitted
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Red Wings close gap on Terriers
The Weyburn Red Wings won two important games against the Yorkton Terriers last week. The Red Wings are still in contention for first place in the Bunge division of the SJHL, as they sit just four points behind Yorkton.
The Red Wings won 4-2 over the Terriers during a home game on March 4.
After a scoreless first period, theTerriers scored a powerplay goal at 9:16 in the second period, followed by a Weyburn goal by Josh Karman at 10:33, assisted by Sawyer Aquila and Dion Schraeder. Weyburn went ahead at 17:29 with Schraeder netting a goal, assisted by Aidan
Mohan and Jonah Bierd.
In the third period, the Terriers tied up the game with a goal at 5:08. Weyburn pulled ahead with a powerplay goal scored by Rylan Pearce at 14:15, assisted by Turner McIntyre and Roan Burgess. An empty net goal by Aidan Mohan sealed the win for Weyburn at 18:07, assisted by Will Munro and Rylan Pearce. Joey Rocha was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 35 out of 37 shots.
The Red Wings went into Yokrton two days later and carded a 6-3 at the Westland Arena. Weyburn started strong with three goals in the first period. Callas Pierce
scored an unassisted goal at 3:51, followed by Munro at 11:50, assisted by Pearce and Josh Karman and Drew Molde, assisted by Josh Sale and Burgess. The Terriers finally got on the scoresheet at 14:10.
In the second period, Pierce scored a shorthanded Weyburn goal at 7:05, assisted by Mohan and Bierd. The Terriers responded with a goal at 8:54, followed by a late Weyburn powerplay goal by Adam Savage Keller at 18:44, assisted by Pearce.
The third period kicked off with an early powerplay goal by the Terriers at 3:41, but that is as close as Yorkton got. The Wings wrapped up the scorign
with a late goal by Munro at 16:02, assisted by Sale. As tensions were high, there was major fighting penalty for both teams at the 17:00 mark.
Nate Stevens was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 26 out of 29 shots.
The Red Wings hosted a re-scheduled game against the Melville Millionaires on Tuesday night.
The Wings will end the regular season with a home-and-home series against their Highway 39 rivals, the Estevan Bruins. Weyburn will host the first game on Friday, March 13 at Whitecap Resource Centre, and then travel to Estevan for game two on Saturday, March 14.
Gold Wings push playoffs to game three
The Weyburn U18AAA Gold Wings will face off against the Regina Rebels in an important game three of the first round in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League playoffs, tonight, March 11, at the Co-operators Centre in Regina.
The Gold Wings won 3-2 in overtime over the Rebels in game one, held at the Co-operators Centre on March 6.
There was no scoring in the first period. In the second period, Skyla McNichol scored a Weyburn powerplay goal at 8:56, assisted by Tristan Todosichuk.
The Rebels tied up the game at 19:25 in the third period, then pulled ahead with a goal scored at 5:36. Weyburn tied up the game late in the period, when Todosichuk scored off assists by Chelsea Madsen and Sage Johns.
In the overtime period, an unassisted goal by
Taelah Schnurr at 13:45 secured the win for Weyburn.
Tila Boyd was outstanding in net for the Gold Wings, stopping 50 out of 52 shots.
The Regina Rebels cambe back strong with a 4-2 win in game two, at Whitecap Resource Centre in Weyburn on March 8.
The Rebels kicked off scoring late in the first period, with an unassisted goal at 5:33. There was no scoring in the second period.
Flood gates opened in the third period with the Rebels scoring an unassisted short-handed goal at the 18:10 mark, followed by a Weyburn powerplay goal by Madsen at 12:18, assisted by Skyla McNichol and Kinley Damman. Haven Bourassa scored an unassisted goal at 10:16 to tie up the game.
The Rebels responded at 8:38 with an unassisted goal of their own, and secured the win with a a
later goal scored with one minute and 47 seconds left in the period.
Boyd was in net for the Gold Wings again, stopping 34 out of 38 shots.
Kaden Miller, left, and Jaxon Porter recently won the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association Open Doubles Curling regionals in Estevan. They also competed in provincials in Estevan over the weekend.
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Manitoba’s Dunstone wins first Brier
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Matt Dunstone is a Brier champion.
Dunstone and his Manitoba foursome of third Colton Lott, second E.J. Harnden and lead
Ryan Harnden picked up a pair of wins on March 8, including a 6-3 victory over Alberta’s Kevin Koe in the gold medal final, to claim his first-ever Canadian men’s curling championship.
The Dunstone foursome will now represent Canada at the LGT World Men’s Curling Championship running March 27 through April 4 in Ogden, Utah.
Knapp rink results
In the afternoon draw of March 3, Regina’s Kelly Knapp (1-3) found himself in must-win territory against winless Nunavut (0-4), skipped by Derek Samagalski.
Knapp wasted little time seizing control. He scored three in the opening end with hammer and followed it up by stealing two more in the second to jump out to a 5-0 lead.
Samagalski managed a single in the third. After blanks in four and five, Nunavut stole one in the sixth to make it 5-2 and briefly create some tension.
Knapp responded like a
veteran. A deuce with last rock in seven restored order, and he stole another in eight to close it out 8-2.
Then during play on March 4, Knapp defeated Newfoundland’s Nathan Young 10-7 in the morning draw before falling 6-5 to hometown favourite Brad Gushue in the evening draw.
Knapp got into a bit of trouble early against Young, giving up three in the third and another three in the sixth to trail 6-3. A deuce in the seventh closed ground, though, and a steal of three in the eighth would suddenly see Knapp holding an 8-6 lead. Young got back within
one in the ninth, but Knapp scored a pair in the final end to put things away. Things couldn’t have been closer against Gushue, with a deuce in the fifth giving Gushue a 4-3 lead. Knapp blanked the sixth before taking one in the seventh, and the teams would exchange single points the rest of the way until Gushue used the hammer to get his single point in the 10th for the win. The Knapp rink wrapped up their Brier appearance during the afternoon draw on March 5, where they dropped a 9-4 decision to Ontario’s Jayden King. They finished 3-5 and tied for fifth place in Pool A.
Weyburn Gymnast earns gold at Marian Classic
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Weyburn Gymnastics Club athlete Peyton Lokken had an outstanding performance at the Marian Classic, during the first week of February.
She also captured a bronze medal on vault, rounding out an excellent showing at the event.
Peyton earned a gold medal on floor, performing a self-choreographed routine that highlighted her strong artistry and dance background. Her creativity and expression helped her stand out among the competition.
Peyton’s next competition will be Gym Adventure in Regina, where she will be aiming to qualify for Westerns, scheduled to take place in the Yukon near the end of April.
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Marlene Miller
Marlene Beverley Miller passed away March 15, 2025 at Tatagwa View (Weyburn) with her daughter and granddaughter by her side She was 4 months short of her 85th birthday Marlene was born in Weyburn on July 6, 1940 to Gus and Gertie Olsen (Potts) Over the years Marlene enjoyed bowling, bingo, listening to country music and coffee with friends She also was obsessed with newspaper clippings If anyone she knew or their family member had something in the paper that she thought was important, she would cut it out and keep it Probably forever! She said her first job was a waitress but it didn't last long as she said she didn't think she was very good at it She went on to work at Souris Valley Extended Care Centre in a few different positions including office work and switchboard operator She later went to work at Weyburn Special Care Home which was a good fit for her as she always had a soft spot for seniors Marlene had her one and only child, Angie, in 1966 at the Weyburn Union Hospital She became a farmer's wife in 1976 and helped out on the farm, although she preferred city living Marlene was a kind thoughtful and strong person She dealt with a breast cancer diagnosis at 52 and again at 64 She went through a lot but overcame both times She also had a great sense of humour which likely helped her during her challenges Marlene was thrilled when her first grandchild was born in 1996 She ended up having 4 grandchildren and was so proud of them all She loved spending time with them whenever she could All 4 of them have special memories with Grandma She went into Tatagwa View in December 2015 She made many friends there (staff and residents) and they became her other family She enjoyed visiting and activities such as bingo bowling church and listening to musical guests Hearing bingo stories was especially comical Who knew there was so much competition to win a chocolate bar Also if you won a game you had no business winning another one! Marlene was a special woman who had a big heart, a great sense of humour, and could be a little spicy if she felt she had experienced an injustice She will forever be loved and missed Marlene was predeceased by her parents Gus and Gertie her infant brother Harold her husband Lloyd Miller and her daughter's father Merlin Bennett She is survived by her her daughter Angie (Tim) Neuberger of Gravelbourg and grandchildren Trace, Ty, Charity (Nolan) [Vienna], and Noelle (Ruari) Thank you so much to her Tatagwa family for your kindness, patience, care and sense of humour over the years You all meant so much to mom! Thank you to Dr Paszkiewicz for all your care to mom over the years Your kindness was greatly appreciated Thank you to Jodie Pfiefer and Fletcher Funeral Chapel for the beautiful service Also thanks to Ingri and Betty for your thoughtfulness
Leonard “Lenny” Fraser Leonard “Lenny” Fraser late of Stoughton SK passed away on March 2 2026 in the New Hope Lodge in Stoughton SK at the age of 89 years old He was predeceased by his father and mother Mike and Mary Fraser; infant son Todd Fraser; father and mother-inlaw Tony and Raymonde LeComte; his siblings: Norman (Bess) Fraser Edwin Fraser Dorothy (Johnny) Salisbury Ruby (Bob) Daley; sister-in-law Antoinette LeComte; and his brother-inlaw Emile LeComte Lenny is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie; his son Shaun (Joanne) Fraser and their children, Jasmine (Brent) Kotylak [Julianne, Amelia, Kaylee], Brandon (Lia) Fraser, Katelyn (Justin) Wagner [Cooper]; daughter, Sharla (Russ) Carritt and their daughter Sienna; sister-in-law, Carol Lindsey (Vern); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends Lenny started barbering in 1960 with Harry Farrow in Stoughton, SK He purchased the barber shop and pool hall in 1974 and operated it until 2010 During this time, he managed to drive school bus for 45 years In addition, he was President of the Stoughton Housing Authority and the Stoughton Credit Union Board A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 p m from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #133, 401 Main Street, Stoughton, SK with Pastor Zach Sloane officiating Interment will follow at the Stoughton Cemetery, Stoughton, SK with luncheon to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Stoughton, SK In lieu of flowers, for family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Leonard may be made to the Stoughton Emergency Services, Box 300, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0 For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Lenny s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel s website starting at 1:45 p m on Saturday, March 14, 2026 If you experience any difficulty viewing the service or encounter issues with the livestream, please do not contact the funeral home Instead, contact Prairie Wave at (306) 581-5403, as they are the third party service provider For full obituary details and expressions of sympathy to the family, please go to RD website at www rdfuneralchapel com Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories "
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Edith Jacobs
Edith Mildred Jacobs, late of Weyburn SK passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 just shy of her 102nd birthday Cremation has taken place
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date For full obituary details and expressions of sympathy to the family, please go to RD website at www rdfuneralchapel com Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories"
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It’s often suggested that everyone is Irish on March 17, which marks the celebration of St. Patrick, who is the primary patron saint of Ireland. The boisterous parades, jovial atmosphere and welcoming attitudes of pubs and partiers has undoubtedly contributed to the popularity of St. Patrick’s Day. That popularity also benefits from Irish emigration. According to University College Cork, approximately 10 million people have emigrated from Ireland since 1800. Irish emigrants
People make St. Patrick’s Day so popular
have relocated to countries across the globe, which perhaps explains why St. Patrick’s Day is now celebrated in more than 200 countries worldwide. Though St. Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday for many practicing Catholics, the day also is a largely secular celebration of Irish culture, which has remained popular thanks to the millions of people who have brought their heritage and customs with them even as they sailed away from the Emerald Isle, often in large numbers.
