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chosen to lay wreath in honour of war mothers
At 100 years old, Lillian “Lil” Heibein will honour the sacrifices of generations of mothers who sent their sons and daughters to war when she lays the wreath at the Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremonies. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week
Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review At 100 years old, Lillian “Lil” Heibein will honour the sacrifices of generations of mothers who sent their sons and daughters to war when she lays the wreath at the Weyburn Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremonies. As 2026 marks the Legion’s 100th anniversary, the Weyburn branch hoped to find a centenarian to lay the wreath in honour of the milestone. Lil Heiben met exactly that criteria. Her husband Henry John Heibein served in the military for a number of years. “He joined up when he was 17 and they put him into school in Moose Jaw,” said Lil. Johnny studied as a mechanic for a year, then went to Ontario for military training. He served for two years on the front lines of the Second World War. Lil met Johnny after he returned home and recalled, “I went to the dance with him, but ended up leaving with somebody else. The next week he was inviting me to the dance again, so I thought this is it.” They were married in 1947 and later welcomed son Doug and daughter Shelley to complete their family. Johnny did not speak about his time on the front lines often. Lil mentioned that he was offered a promotion, but would not take it. “He didn’t tell the kids anything, either. He still paid respect to his fellow comrades.” After a short and difficult journey with cancer, Johnny passed away in 2006 at the age of 82. The Heibein family has a long-standing history of business ownership and entrepreneurial roots in Weyburn. “My mom, and Doug, started with Dron’s Dry Cleaners on Fourth Street in 1975. They purchased the Pop Shoppe on Railway Avenue in 1978 and moved the dry cleaning plant to the new location,” said Shelley Kievits. The family purchased the Camera Company in 1986, which was then located in the mall. The business was later moved into the King Koin Laundry mat, which Doug and his wife Linda purchased in 1979. Although Lil semi-retired in 1996, she continued to help support the family businesses. Shelley and Linda opened New Dawn Wellness in the same location on 1st Street in 2011. Candice, Shelley’s daughter, opened Karma Salon alongside New Dawn in 2011. During this time, Lil continued to greet customers at the store and sew until she moved into a nursing home. Remembrance Day ceremonies for the Weyburn branch will be held on the second floor of the Legion on Tuesday, November 11. The doors open at 10 a.m., with the ceremony starting at 10:55 a.m. Wreaths will be laid by the dignitaries representing federal, provincial, civic, military members, emergency personnel, local businesses and organizations.
EARLY CHILDHOOD FUNDING SaskToday Southeast College, in conjunction with the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, has announced the expansion of its early childhood education programs through the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement 2026-2031. In a news release, the college said it has received funding to support the addition of two part-time early childhood education Level 1 certificate of achievement programs, which will be located in Weyburn and Indian Head, with virtual delivery options available. The funding allows students to obtain their Level 1 certification at no cost. “Southeast College is very pleased to receive funding to assist with attracting, retaining and growing a strong workforce of early childhood educators,” said college president and CEO Jody Holzmiller. “We are very excited to be able to provide flexible learning opportunities such as these for our students, as this allows our students to still work while going to school. It’s a win-win opportunity for everyone.” Registration for the part-time programs is ongoing, the college said, and new students are always welcome. More information can be found on the college’s website or by calling toll-free at 1-866999-7372.
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City council seeks court guidance on aquatic facility petition Sara Parks SaskToday.ca Weyburn city council will seek direction from the Court of King’s Bench on a citizen petition on the aquatic facility. At its October 26 meeting, council directed administration and legal counsel to prepare an application under section 112(1)(c) of The Cities Act for direction on how to proceed with the petition. The application must be filed by November 25. “Residents have the right to bring their concerns forward through a petition, and we respect that democratic process,” said Mayor Jeff Richards after the Monday evening meeting. “Our responsibility is to follow the legislation and to take the necessary steps to ensure we get this right. “We’re seeking direction and clarity on how to proceed with the petition and we’re committed to delivering a new indoor aquatic facility that serves our community while being responsible with public funds,” he added. The petition, received September 29, asked for
a new two-tank aquatic facility at the existing Weyburn Leisure Centre site that uses parts of the current building, includes a competition pool with a spectator gallery and a separate recreational pool, and stays within a $30 million budget. The city clerk found the petition sufficient, with 1,232 valid signatures exceeding the required 1,102. The city is currently obtaining a Class D cost estimate based on the facility described in the petition, which may form part of the evidence supporting the court application. A Class D estimate is an early-stage construction cost estimate used to assess a project’s potential costs and financial feasibility. The city said the aquatic facility planning will continue under council’s existing direction. The project steering committee is advancing cost estimates and project planning while assessing any potential impacts of the legal process on future decisions and timelines. An aquatic facility project update is scheduled for the November 23 council meeting.
Allied Energy II donated $1,500 to the Weyburn Wildlife Federation in memory of Mitch Rabbitt, an avid outdoorsman who passed away last year. Allied Energy II raised $4,500 to be divided between Weyburn, Estevan and Radville branches of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Pictured, l-r, WWF president Dale Paslawski, Tyler Sorenson, Daniel Ruiz and Gaylord Roysum of Allied Energy II, past president of the WWF Shaun Ortman. Photo courtesy of Weyburn Wildlife Federation
Honour roll, Principal’s List awards presented The Weyburn Comp School recently presented honour roll, student achievement and principal’s list awards to Grade 7 to 9 students. Grade 9 Student Achievement: Cooper Bloor, Gyana Odima, Persephonee Wilson, Gabriella Friesen, Caitlyn Leas, Rylan Meier, Henlee Benson, Lauryn Chicoine, Logan Har-
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“It’s hard to say which is better – her script about a reluctant veteran’s return to Juno Beach or her twin performances as a 10-year-old girl and 80-year-old man.”
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Bryant, Destah Kittelson and Olivia Gill. Grade 8 Student Achievement: Aiden Lougheed, Sydney Pretty, Nixon Pearce, Kade Gordon, Lukas McCoy, Julie Labrecque, Lola Szczecinski, Tyrael Raye Fermin, Dominik Gray and Simonette Maneja. Grade 8 Honour Roll: Keaton Walcer, Jaxon Casavant, Jubilee Andrews, Kian Sterling, Charlotte Bryant and Cohen Walbaum. Grade 8 Principal’s List: Maahi Thakkar, Preston Walter, Kaira Dayaan, Ben Jebelli, Roxanne Kalala, America Regidor, Lexi Bell, Lexi Hillstead, Nash Missal, Cruze Patterson, Lauren Yoner, Josephine Cugnet, Lhianne Bolival, Kamryn Dammann, Jaycee Li, Rehaam Manzoor, Alexandra Ryan, Sakoda Seitz, Summer Vogel, Shay Warren and Ariana Korytko. Grade 7 Student Achievement: Huntley Archibald, Jarvis Balaba, Rhett Blair, Cody Wig, Brycen Bowes, Owen
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rison, Maylina Keeler, Amie Peters, Sadie Scherr, Eliza Gall, Mya Gray, Lexington Roy, Jaym Bautista, Owen England, Lily Forseth, Maci Jack, Yeva Korchinova, Farhan Mir, Lexi Patterson and Jaxen Vollbrecht. Grade 9 Award of Merit: Ethan Chambers, Olivia Gill, Destah Kittleson, Finn Maddigan, Sawyer Tollefson, Sara Woodard, Shelby Maurer, Sumone Van der Meulen, Mavrik Vogel, Noah Brackpool, Pearce Brydon, Leah Goski, Brenden Hope, Matthew Alexis Janola, Kesler Jensen, Soraya Koszman and Natalie Ramsay. Grade 9 Honour Roll: Pearce Brydon, Brenden Hope, Sumone Van der Meulen, Mavrik Vogel, Finn Maddigan, Noah Brackpool, Kessler Jensen, Katie Krassman, Ethan Chambers and Sawyer Tollefson. Grade 9 Principal’s List: Leah Goski, Matthew Alexis Ganola, Soraya Koszman, Shelby Maurer, Natalie Ramsay, Sara Woodard, Magnus
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New Tanya Myers Cat Room unveiled at Humane Society
Family and friends of Tanya Myers had an exciting first look at the new Weyburn Humane Society shelter, including the beautiful cat playroom named in her honour, along with the many other spaces that will soon make this shelter a special place for animals in need. The Tanya Myers Cat Room came to fruition with
the support of a fundraiser headed up by close friends and family members. “The fundraiser started with an idea of just wanting to remember her life and we decided to talk to the Humane Society to make it happen,” said Jaime Wawro, one of the organizers of the Tanya’s Purrfect Legacy. “Our community came together and we reached our
goal,” added Wawro. The fundraiser had surpassed the $30,000 goal by the October 29 tour, with a total of $33,983 raised at that time. The final amount from Boston Pizza’s Kids Cards had yet to be added. The cat room features various surfaces for cats to climb on, cat trees, a large wheel and two automatic self-cleaning litter boxes.
“To me, it was very important to have Tanya’s family here, before anyone else got to see it, because it means so much to have her name on that room. It was so important to Tanya to care for cats and ensure they had a loving home,” added Wawro. In addition to a GoFundMe page, other fundraisers included a barbecue hosted by The Grub Shack,
two silent auctions, a customer appreciation day at Prairie Sky Co-op, and an open house at Prairie Animal Health Centre. The Slush Sisters Snow Cones had special sales at two Weyburn Red Wings home games to contribute in Tanya’s memory. Over the weekend, the Weyburn Humane Society moved into the new facility,
and opening day was November 2. Residents are welcome to stop by and check out the new location. The space includes an adoption room, separate cat and dog kennel rooms, a garage and wash bay for the animals, a large storage room, an isolation room, and outdoor areas that will be landscaped in the spring. The Humane Society will announce a grand opening for the facility at a later date. It was also announced that the Humane Society sold over 275 bricks in the ‘Brick-by-Brick’ campaign, and installation of many of those bricks has been completed in the lobby of the new shelter.
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The newly named Tanya Myers Cat Playroom was toured by family members and friends on October 29. Back row, l-r, William Macula, Molly Bohnert, Jamie Wawro, Macie Bohnert, Shawn, Preston and Pam Horne, Troy and Courtney Myers, Liz Bohnert and Melissa Carson. Seated, Charlene Otten, Penny Myers, Diane Rody and Andrea Morrice.
WCS Grade 10/11 students receive recognition
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The Weyburn Comp School recently presented honour roll and principal’s list awards to Grade 10 and Grade 11 students. Grade 11 Honour Roll: Emery Barker, Savannah Forsyth, Chantel Kot, Madison Walkeden, Ethan Marcotte, Austin Cascagnette, Shanzei Mei Nietes, Gabriel Paulin, Bailey Roy, Olivia Verhaeghe, Addyson Kot, Mya Knibbs, Ariana Reitze-Andres, Lydia Bell, Ashley Canete, Zack Balog, Callie Andersen, Electra Nightingale, Liv Peck, Taylor Cugnet, Bode Pretty, Jaxson Cook Garry Singh Kaur, Eden Tochor Cashton Archibald, Azisha Villanueva, Anusha Abraham, Anika Marshall, Kyro Klapak, Brody Elias-White, Lac Cam, Chris Dayaan, Spencer McLeod, Justin Hermann, Joey Rapin, Thomas Wager, Samuel West, Pressley Barber, Tucker Cugnet,
Leonah Pamesa, Morgyn Moule, Payton Roth and Hunter Brandon. Grade 11 Principal’s List: Kira Eberts, Chelsea MacNeill, Elizabete Sirante, Clair Taylor, DJ Cabbuag, Dylan Van Staveren, Keianna Smith, Samara Seghers, Jacob Gill, Kathy Huang, Ryann Fleck, Jaira Shane Manalo, Q Vo, Karis Gerle, Chloe Patzer, Belle Ereth, Mary Tran, Arya Shah, Izzy Edwards, Rylie Gervais, Haroun Mathew, Keran Seitz, Meisha Bowerin, EJ Larracas, Rutva Patel, Zerek Brookes, Cohen Mantei, Natalie Molde, Andrei Mariveles, Harlo Branvold, Mataya Bowerin, Mariesa Erasmus, Maya Jordens, Jersey Buehler, Landon Uhren, Maggie Bryant, Alex Bloor, Lila Anderson, Andrew Hatch, Reid Kosior, Myla Moule, Saydee Lawrence, Parker Vollbrecht, Peyton Birnie,
Azrael Katschke, Ainsley Bryksa, Isaiah Perdis, Keaton Walter, Princess Dumagat, Kinley Dammann, Brenna Verbeurgt, Oren Nicolay, Austin Lounsbury, Liana Oxelgren Ava Cugnet, Nessa Goodfellow, Alex Labrecque, Tyson Brownridge, Tori Fingler and Marley Hudson. Grade 10 Honour Roll: Dave Alcade, Aunna Anderson, Jacek Ashworth, Rowan Bocian, AJ Boquida, Dawn Braaten, McKenzie Brydon, Hailey Caldwell, Dallan Colbow, Mark Cristobal, Clare Crooks, Harper Danchilla, Nicole Dayaan, Ellie Dillen, Raven Domingo, Brina Donison, Rylea Eckel, Hannah Furgason, Julia Gilmore, Cale Harris, Ephraim Henning, Brayden Hunt, Sage Johns, Grady Laroque, Araya Lasko, Arora Lasko, Akax Longman, Jaydyn Loreth, Austin Loroff, Hudson Maloney,
Skyla McNichol, Kenzie McIndoe, Kaitlyn Morrice, Robert Moule, Bosttin Mutrie, Priya Nebalasca, Jemma Neufeld, Presley Nimegeers, Kyler Osborn, Gabriel Pangan Aziz Parisien, Manya Patel, Seth Peeler, Jaxon Porter, Timothy Portugal, Deeshika Raj, Alejandra Reitz-Andres, Aedrick Reynosa, Alex Rideout, Riley Sali, Memphys Samenook-Runge, Jace Satre, Kade Satre, Taelah Schnurr, Ember Sim, Alexa Skogberg, Quinton Stinson, Mya Taillon, Adler Tenold, Emry Tochor, Joshua Trobert, Coltan Waldner, Ayden Warren, Bennett Weger, Weston Whitford, Cohen Williams and Taylor Zahorodin. Grade 10 Principal’s List: Cody Goski, RaeLynn Mcknight, Jeremy Hamel, Sophie Pollock, Mia Wiseman, Tyson Nicolay, Colton Hicks,
Elijah Tronson, Kassa Branvold, Yuna Lee, Tymofii Malyi, Clayden Pierce, Emma Pretty, Isabelle Cugnet, Patrick Johnson, Ken Beroy, Alyssa Kerr, Rayne Fellner, Haven Bourassa, Katie Swayze, Rylen Daviduk, Maci Patterson, Autumn Thurlow, Jiaqi Lee, Elena Olvera, Shane Bumstead, Daxon Doud, Avery Fleck, Jack Grad, Chase Patterson, Ava Donison, Ireland Koski, Katelynn Soles, Kade Wagner, Alexis Bauman, Maddox Mohan, Cole Payak, Daisy Popescu, Avryelle Molnar, Malley Sterling, Milana Khorolets, Max Murray, Jesse Travis, Zeus Hinlayagan, Deaja Wilson, Lincoln Lillejord, Alexis Jack, Jacey Kot, Kaydon Chuckry, Jayden Drake, Khang Cam, Alex Almirol, Chelsea Madsen and Gab Reynosa.
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Police respond to intoxication reports, underage drinking
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 88 calls for service during the week of October 25 to November 1. Notable Incidents Intoxication in Public: Police responded to an early-morning report of a suspicious adult male banging on the doors of the RCMP detachment. Officers located the male and determined he was intoxicated by alcohol. He was belligerent, argumentative and uncooperative with police. He was arrested for being intoxicated in public and held in police cells until sober. Police received numerous reports of intoxicated youth in public on October 30. Officers located two 16-year-old boys who were heavily intoxicated. For their safety and well-being, both were arrested for being intoxicated in public and released to their parents. Drinking Establishment Checks: In addition to routine patrols around local drinking establishments, police responded to several reports of disturbances inside and outside the premises. All incidents were resolved without further issues, with disputes de-escalated and those involved directed to return home. Police also investigated complaints of underage drinking. All establishments checked were found to be in compliance. Halloween Night: Favourable weather provided an enjoyable evening for trick-or-treaters. Police patrolled
throughout the community and reported no major issues. Driving in Fog – Slow Down and Be Seen The Weyburn Police Service reminds motorists to use extra caution when driving in fog. Visibility can change quickly, making it difficult to see other vehicles, pedestrians and hazards. • Reduce your speed so you can stop safely within the distance you can see. • Turn on your low-beam headlights and ensure your taillights are illuminated. Daytime running lights may not activate your taillights. • Avoid high beams, which reflect off fog and make it harder to see. • Increase your following distance and avoid sudden braking or unnecessary passing. • Keep windows clear using your wipers and defroster. • If visibility becomes too poor to continue, pull into a safe location completely off the roadway and wait for conditions to improve. Allow extra travel time and postpone unnecessary trips during dense fog. Getting to your destination safely is the priority. Anyone with information regarding these incidents, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at 306-8483250 or the local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP (7267).
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Norm Park/SaskToday.ca Welcome back to Canada Alberta. And phew, we have to be glad that referendum thing is over and we can all get back to work, focusing on what we can do for Canada, not what Canada can do for us! (Ah, does that sound something like what a U.S. president uttered on a public stage about 60 years ago? Sorry). The vote in Alberta indicated that more than three-quarters of the population that cast votes were favouring the stay in Canada option. That’s pretty convincing. As a result Premier Danielle Smith said there is no need to follow up with another one since this tabulation was meant to be a vote as to whether they should have another vote. Get it? She said the decisive first vote to remain renders a second go around rather useless and senseless. But wait! As they say in the TV commercials. There are still tens of thousands of Albertans who wanted to divest themselves of the Canadian way. We are pretty sure that within those ranks there will be fierce, steadfast folks who will never be convinced that staying within Canadian borders is a good thing. There will always be the stubborn holdouts that will use any and all kinds of reasoning to deliver their message of departure. There were also other questions on the referendum questionnaire ballot that weren’t so clear on the response side. We see it in the United States right now. In spite of all the obvious deranged and idiotic decisions being made by the MAGA crowd there will be a core group of more than a few million who will continue to embrace their current leader Donnie Deflector right to the end. They are his devoted, he can do no wrong, disciples. And while a large troop of sort-of MAGA followers or used-to-be MAGA members will decide their future no longer exists with Donnie’s meme coins and gold leafed ball rooms, it’s time to move on to more sensible pursuits in the name of sanity. But the stalwarts of odious political behaviour will be sticking to their socio-pathetic leader. So Alberta will have some dedicated “yes, we gotta get outta here” and Premier Smith and those who will follow her into the future, will have to deal with this faction of the population that will, no doubt, be determined to be louder and looser than in the past, at least for awhile. Canadians can draw on the example set in Quebec in the 1980s and 1990s when Parti Quebecois and the separatist acolytes rolled in and decided they should put a similar vote opportunity in front of their populace. That vote was much closer on the
question of separation. But the majority back then decided it would be in their province’s best interests to remain in maple leaf land. Now, decades later the Parti Quebecois has once again attained a provincial leadership position at the polls, but it appears as if the desire to hold another separatist referendum has softened substantially. Things have changed, major legislative decisions have been made to recognize Quebec’s unique place in the bigger family and attitudes have lightened. There is a reality that indicates French speaking, French orientated citizens have a huge contributing role to play that can move us all forward along with First Nations decisions to keep engaged and on the team, as well as recent immigrants who feel the need to find a contributing niche in our country. We are a country with huge geographic and geopolitical differences. We have ongoing problems that need to be addressed and they can be with strategies that will embrace togetherness and those that will spill out and spell out our unique status in various sectors. I.e. Saskatchewan wants to get grain to port. Newfoundland needs to get fish to markets. Alberta needs to get oil into pipelines while Ontario has to get their act together. (Sorry Ontario, couldn’t resist that one. But you know what we’re talking about. You have the population and overall clout and you need to deploy it fairly, that’s all we’re saying). In Canadian terms, our population has burst forward from 38 million just a few years ago to over 41 million with the current count. That tells us that maybe we need to slow down, do some checking out and checking in to see how we are unfolding on a number of files such as health services, immigration rules, education systems, social services and, of course, business models including the recent influx of AI influences. Personally I would love to see competing political parties opening their minds and hearts just a little bit so they could hear those on the other side who might be making some common sense statements but are being ignored just because it’s politics. Let’s face it folks, elected members of all political parties are, generally speaking, not stupid. They are there to listen and make decisions and wouldn’t it be nice if they could listen to one another as well as their leaders and stubborn advocates? Bi-partisan does not have to be a dirty word. Listen, disagree, agree, discuss, negotiate, search for and find options that might work. Open the mind and heart. That can be Canada. It has been in the past. I’m hoping we can do it again no matter what political banner is flying over our rooftops.
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Millions of Canadians mation remains private and The Great War Veterans The congregation is asked to stand as the Colours are marched on, and to remain standing wear a poppy as a visual inaccessible to volunteers, Association. The idea was until the Prayer of Invocation is concluded. Thank You. pledge to remember those while the app gives Legion considered at a meeting in Sergeant-At-Arms March on the Colours who sacrificed for the free- Branches greater flexibility Port Arthur, Ontario (now Sergeant-At-Arms Deposit the Colours doms we enjoy today. to accept donations wher- Thunder Bay) and was “O Canada” The poppy is distributed ever their volunteers go. adopted on July 6, 1921. The Last Post freely to all who wish to Made possible with How to wear your Poppy The Silence wear one, and the Legion the support of BMO, our The Legion’s lapel The Act of Thanksgiving gratefully accepts dona- Founding Presenting Spon- Poppy is a sacred symReveille tions to the Poppy Fund to sor, this new technology bol of Remembrance and Welcome by Brian Glass, President of Weyburn Branch #47, The Royal Canadian Legion Call to Worship and Prayer of Invocation: Chaplain: Rev. Trust support Canada’s Veterans is being piloted at over 80 should not be affixed with Song: Christ be our Light and their families. Legion Branches in 2026, a pin that obstructs the Introduction of War Mother Representative: Ms. Lil Heibein The National Poppy with plans to expand na- Poppy. The Poppy should Introduction of the Dignitaries and Deposit of Dignitary Wreaths: Jerry Ponto Campaign is held from Oc- tionwide in 2027. be worn on the left side, Reading of Wreath Donations: Jerry Ponto tober 24 to November 11. Every donation goes to over the heart. Greetings from the Government of Canada: Yvonne Jones on behalf of Steven Bonk, MP The Poppy Branch’s WhenWilliam to NormanCampaign Hawkins the participating Orville Edgar Dahl StanleyGreetings Roszell Prefonatine from the Georges-Emile Province of Saskatchewan: Michael Weger, MLA John Gair Sinclair is very much a local initia- Poppy Fund, helping supwear your Poppy Greetings from the City of Weyburn: Jeff Richards, Mayor 1919 - 2013 Served 1941 - 1943 1923 - 1979 Served 1942 - 1945 Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12: Chaplain: Rev. Trust tive, conducted by Legion port Veterans and their The lapel Poppy should Branches in cities, towns families in the local com- be worn during the ReALL: God of peace, on this day we remember. and communities across munity. membrance period, from We remember the cost of war, the country. Donations colHistory: The idea for October 24 until Novthe lives given, the families changed, lected during the Poppy the Remembrance Poppy ember 11. The Legion and the peace we too often take for granted. We give thanks for those who served, Campaign are held in Trust was imagined by Madame encourages the wearing for those who serve still, at the branch level to dir- Anna Guérin of France. of Poppies at funerals of and for those who work daily for peace in our homes, our firms, and our communities. Make us instruments of your peace. ectly support Veterans and She was inspired by John Veterans, and for any comWhere there is division, let us bring understanding. their families. McCrae’s poem “In Flan- memorative event such as Where there is hurt, let us bring healing. New for 2026: Can- ders Fields.” Anna had a memorial service, or the Where there is forgetting, let us remember with purpose. adians can now make se- originally founded a char- anniversary of the Battle of Let peace begin here, among all the people gathered, cure, contactless Poppy ity to help rebuild regions Vimy Ridge. and let it go with us into the world. Amen donations by simply tap- of France after the First How to ping their debit card, credit World War, and created remove a Poppy Song: Variations Community Choir BRANCH 47 WEYBURN Speakers: Pam Scott card or digital wallet on a poppies made of fabric to When a Poppy is reErwin Street Ralph Pryce Clarence “Clair” Chester Bishop Harvey A. Kuntz Russell Melvin Reisner Ministerial Prayer: Rev. Cherian Poonnoose participating Legion vol- raise funds. Later, Anna moved, it should be stored 1916 1996 1921 2006 April 10 1911 – Jan. 31, 1971 1919 1997 Casualty date May 20, 1943 Offering for the Veterans’ Poppy Trust Fund: 5th Weyburn Scouting Group unteer’s smartphone, using presented her concept to appropriately, or disposed Song: Variations Community Choir a new, officially approved France’s allies, includ- of respectfully. We encourSergeant-At-Arms prepare to March off the Colours donation app. ing the precursor to The age anyone who finds a “God Save the King” Donors’ payment infor- Royal Canadian Legion, Poppy that has fallen to the Sergeant-At-Arms March off the Colours ground to pick it up, brush Closing Remarks: President Brian Glass Commissioning and the Benediction: Chaplain: Rev. Victoria Mwamasika it off, wear it or dispose of it with respect.
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Flying Officer David Renwick Agnew of Weyburn was killed in action on June 29, 1043 over Cologne, Germany and is buried at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery near Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands. Flying Officer Agnew perished on his third operational mission.
Flight Lieutenant Orville Benson was a Coastal Command RCAF pilot in WW2 from January 1941 to October 1945. He saw active duty in the North Atlantic, Mediterrean Sea and Indian Ocean. He was honorably discharged on October 12, 1945.
Private Gordon Lester Clay enlisted in the army on October 1942, at the age of 20. He served with the 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade, where he drove a Brenn Gun Carrier across France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was discharged in March, 1946.
Private Lee Crane of Weyburn was killed in action January 5, 1917 while serving with the 46th Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment during the preparation for the Battle of Vimy Ridge. He is buried at Villers Station cemetery, Villers-au-Bois, France.
Airman James Wallace enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and was stationed at Bournemouth on the English Channel serving as a transport driver. The convoy came under German aircraft fire on many occasions. He was discharged in 1946.
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Lieut. Alexander Ross Ziegler enlisted in 1939 at age 25. He was posted to the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders and sent overseas for most of the war. After the war, he worked for the Sask. Technical Institute and was transferred to Weyburn in 1969.
Private Michael William Rogal enlisted in the South Saskatchewan Regiment in 1940. He embarked for the beaches of Dieppe, France, landing at Pourville in 1942. Private Rogal took part in the liberation of Holland. He was wounded twice and was discharged in 1945.
Private Howard Schmidt enlisted in 1943 and served with the South Sask. Regiment in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Private Schmidt was wounded twice in action but returned to active duty both times. He was discharged in 1946.
Private Douglas Snider enlisted in the South Sask. Regiment in 1939 at the age of 17. He qualified as a driver mechanic and motorcycle dispatch rider. His unit was sent to France in 1944 and he was wounded in action at Juno Beach.
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Private William Eskdale enlisted with the South Saskatchewan Regiment and served overseas in France and Germany. He received the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital and the Service Medal of the Most Venerable Order Medal, both of St. John of Jerusalem.
Private Norvald Flaaten enlisted in the Army in 1941, serving until 1946. He served as a driver/mechanic with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Flaaten was involved in front line combat and was in Odenburg, Germany when Armistice was declared.
Sgt. Yvonne Vigoureux Hall enlisted in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in 1943 at the age of 18. Yvonne was posted to Prince Albert where she served most of her time. Promoted to Sergeant, she spent the latter part of her service in Regina until her discharge in 1946.
Lieut. George Andreas Renas enlisted in June 1940 in Regina with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and remained in Canada. He completed basic officer training and was promoted to Officer Cadet in September 1943. Lieut. Renas was released in October 1945.
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Canadians pause to mark Remembrance Day every year on November 11. This date commemorates the 1918 Armistice, which marked the end of the First World War. Since then, it has become a special time to honour all those who have served or continue to serve in the armed forces. Emotions Many emotionally charged commemorative activities take place on this day across the country. At 11 a.m., for instance, people observe a two-minute silence. This pause allows everyone to remember the sacrifices of those who lost their lives or put their lives at risk to defend universal values such as peace, freedom and justice. Donations Starting in late October, many citizens and public figures wear a red poppy on their jackets or coats. This symbol expresses respect and solidarity with veterans. All donations collected through the Poppy Campaign support veterans and their families. Reflections Remembrance Day is more than a day for solemn ceremonies. It’s a special time to reflect on the importance of peace.
It calls on everyone to consider ways to build a better future for the coming generations. O n N o v e m b e r 11 , take a moment to honour those who served Canada with courage and dedication. Residents can find Remembrance Day activities by checking the local newspaper or municipality’s social media accounts. Learn more to commemorate better Learn more about the history and traditions of Remembrance Day by
visiting the following websites: The Royal Canadian Legion (legion.ca) website under the “Remembrance” tab, and the
Canadian War Museum (warmuseum.ca) website under the “Digital on Demand” tab via “Remembrance Day resources”.
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Prairie Fire FC League results
Another weekend of FCR League action is in the books for Prairie Fire FC, with three wins, one draw and two losses. Weekend Results, October 31 to November 1: U13 Girls defeated QC United 3-1 U13 Boys Red lost to FCR Brighton 8-0 U13 Boys Yellow defeated QC United 5-0 U15/17 Boys lost to FCR Juventus 7-1
U15 Girls tied FCR Courage 1-1 U17 Boys defeated FCR Lyon 4-1 Two Teams Remain Undefeated The U13 Boys Yellow and U17 Boys continue their strong starts to the season, both holding perfect 3-0 records. Great effort from all the players and coaches as the PCL continue to develop, compete and improve each week.
Submitted The Weyburn Comprehensive School volleyball teams will compete in the South East District Volleyball champsionships on November 5. The Junior Boys team travel to Carnduff, the Junior A Girls compete in Estevan, the Junior B Girls travel to Ogema, and WCS hosts the intermediate boys and girls tournament, starting at 2:30 p.m. WCS will host the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association South Regional volleyball championship tournament for the senior girls on November 13 and November 14. Teams from across southern Saskatchewan will be attending hoping to win
their way to the SHSAA provincial championship tournament. These events will finish off fall season sports for the Eagles and they will transition to the winter activities. Wrestling registration can be completed with the Weyburn Wrestling Club. Basketball season starts with an evaluation week from November 23 to 27. Specific evaluation times and dates will be on school announcements and social media for students. WCS is still in need of coaches for a few of these sports programs, including junior boys (Grade 7 and 8) and intermediate girls (Grade 9 and 10). Curling – the official start date is November 9.
WCS to host Weyburn U18 AAA Gold Wings forwards Chelsea Madsen and Mickenzie Petford followed a Notre Dame Hounds defenseman as they moved the puck away from the net. The Gold Wings won 6-1 intermediate boys on home ice against the Hounds October 28. volleyball tourney Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Gold Wings move into second place
The Weyburn Gold Wings won two tight games against the Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats, during a weekend road trip along with a midweek game at home. Gold Wings 4/ Wildcats 3 November 1 The Gold Wings battled back-and-forth before coming out on top of a 4-3 victory over the Saskatoon Wildcats. Chelsea Madsen opened the scoring for Weyburn at 8:13 of the first period, with assists from Harper Danchilla and Addison Frey. Weyburn carried the 1-0 advantage into the second period. Liv Peck extended the Gold Wings’ lead at 15:38 of the second, assisted by Anniston Nimegeers and Harbour Janz. The Wildcats cut the deficit to 1 at 1:52 and tied the game with just 16 seconds left in the period. Weyburn regained control in the third period with an early unassisted goal
by Danchilla at 18:41 and a powerplay goal at 9:21 by Mickenzie Petford, assisted by Skyla McNichol and Danchilla. Saskatoon refused to go away quietly and scored a powerplay goal with just 38 seconds remaining. Weyburn, however, held on through the final moments to secure the 4-3 victory. Maci Patterson was in net for the Gold Wings, stopping 35 out of 38 shots. Gold Wings 3/Wildcats 2 October 31 The Gold Wings came away with a 3-2 shootout win in a hard-fought contest on Saturday night. After a scoreless opening period, Saskatoon got on the baord late in the second period at 4:28 with a short-handed goal. Petford found the back of the net for Weyburn just 44 seconds later at 3:44, with Kahli Keen picking up the assist to even the score at 1-1.
The teams carried the deadlock into the third, where Saskatoon regained the lead with 6:08 left in the period. Peyton Birnie responded for Weyburn at 5:38, assisted by Madsen to pull even at 2-2. Neither team could find the go-ahead goal in overtime, and the game went into a shootout where goals from Taelah Schnurr and Madsen sealed the win for the Gold Wings. Tila Boyd was in net for the Gold Wings, stopping 38 out of 40 shots. Gold Wings 6/Hounds 1 October 28 The Gold Wings had a strong third period performance, resulting in a 6-1 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds at Whitecap Resources Centre on October 28. Frey opened the scoring for Weyburn with a powerplay goal at 3:25 of the first period, with assists from Petford and Keen. Notre Dame responded at 16:31 of the second
period to tie the game. The Hounds’ equalizer was short-lived, as Madsen reclaimed Weyburn’s lead just 29 seconds later at 16:02, assisted by Keen and Birnie. McNichol scored the third goal for Weyburn at 13:40, with Frey and Petford assisting. The Gold Wings took control in the third, scoring three more unanswered goals. Harbour Janz scored a powerplay goal at 14:16, assisted by Birnie and Haven Bourassa. Danchilla followed with a goal at 13:07, assisted by Anniston Nimegeers. Presley Nimegeers scored a shorthanded goal with 7:40 left to seal the win for Weyburn, assisted by Ayla Spagrud. Maci Patterson was in goal for the Gold Wings, stopping 14 out of 15 shots. Upcoming Games The Gold Wings will be on the road Monday, November 9 when they face the Westridge Construction Regina Rebels.
Red Wings split away games vs. North Stars
The Weyburn Red Wings took three out of a possible four points on the road against the Battlefords North Stars to hold onto first place in the Bunge Division of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The Wings have a three point lead over the Melville Millionaires, as of press deadlines. Red Wings 4/North Stars 5 October 30 The Red Wings battled hard and traded goals with the North Stars before losing in overtime Friday night. Battlefords opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal just 1:28 into the first period. Weyburn came out flying in the second period. Jase McNichol tied the game at 1:25 with a powerplay
goal, assisted by Hayden Iron Shirt and Adam Savage Keller. Just 39 seconds later, Kiran Fedun scored at 2:04, assisted by Callas Pierce and Ridley Ringor. The North Stars answered with two goals of their own, at 4:04 to tie the game, and 6:14 to take the lead. Pierce potted an early a powerplay goal to tie up the game again, just 28 seconds into the third period, with assists from Iron Shirt and Ryan Gibbs. Fedun scored his second of the night at 9:29, assisted by Jaxson Doyle and Trennen Redlick. Battlefords continued to push and found the equalizer at 13:35, forcing overtime. The overtime period solved nothing, as both
teams were held off the scoreboard. Battlefords won the shootout, with one goal scored on three attempts, while Weyburn had no goals. Nate Stevens was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 25 out of 29 shots. Red Wings 4/North Stars 2 October 31 The Red Wings used a strong offensive effort and timely scoring to earn a victory over the Battlefords North Stars Saturday night. Doyle opened the scoring for Weyburn at 10:44 of the first period, assisted by Aidan Mohan and Ringor. Weyburn extended its lead just 30 seconds in to the second period when Aidan Mohan found the back of the net, assisted by Sawyer Aq-
uila and Aedan McCarry. The North Stars responded with a shorthanded goal at 13:20. Teigan Semchyshen scored on a powerplay for Weyburn at 15:45, assisted by Jase McNichol and Ryan Gibbs, giving Weyburn a 3-1 advantage heading into the third period. The North Stars pulled within one at 12:41 of the third period, but Pierce sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 19:21, assisted by Dion Schraeder and Jase McNichol, giving Weyburn the 4-2 win. Stevens was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 30 out of 32 shots. Upcoming Games The Red Wings will head to Humboldt for a pair of games on November 6 and 7.
Members of the U11 boys and girls performance soccer teams hit the field for indoor practice at the Spark Centre on October 28. Weyburn Soccer has started weekly training for the fall and winter schedule, with the U15 and U17 boys and girls teams to host tournaments at the end Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review of November.
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Canada Nuclear Safety Commission representatives Torin Takala, Hilary Hunter and Ryan Froess attended the SaskPower SMR public engagement session at the Weyburn Legion on October 29.
SaskPower SMR public engagement tour rolls through the southeast
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David Willberg SaskToday.ca Residents of several communities in southeast Saskatchewan have had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about small modular reactors (SMRs) during SaskPower open houses. The Crown corporation held sessions in Estevan at the Days Inn’s Taylorton Room during the evening of October 27 and the morning of October 28. Similar events took place in Bienfait the afternoon of October 27 and Torquay in the early afternoon of October 28. The other meetings were held October 28 at the Macoun Happy Gang Centre, and October 29 at the Midale Civic Centre and the Weyburn branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Jamie Morley, an engagement consultant with stakeholder relations in the nuclear department, said SaskPower continues to get a lot of questions from area residents about the project. He noted SaskPower has been working with people in the area
for about five years as part of regulatory requirements. “When you’ve got a big project coming and a new project coming, you have questions from local people all the time, so we want to come to where you are usually,” Morley told SaskToday. People won’t always submit a question online, he said, so SaskPower wants to be available to answer them in person. The company also tries to offer different times so that as many people as possible can attend. “It’s an exciting project and people are interested in the project and also it’s a different project, too, so that gives you a lot more questions too,” Morley said. They didn’t have a big crowd in Bienfait, he said, but he acknowledged the weather wasn’t great that day. The crowd for the second session in Estevan was better than the first, but he noted SaskPower has been in Estevan previously, including a recent Coffee Talk with the Estevan Chamber of Commerce and a speech to Estevan city council.
The open houses came a few weeks after SaskPower revealed Rafferty Dam south of Macoun had been selected as the site for further study for the province’s first SMRs, should the project go ahead. Morley said they wanted to answer questions about the announcement. “As soon as we get a major announcement ... we’re going to come out, because we want to make sure that we’re answering any of those questions that might come up,” he said. Questions are fairly consistent, he said. Safety is a big one. Other people want to know how water flows and is used. Waste management is also a focus, as people want to know what is done with the waste, where it goes and how it is stored. Some people want to know about the technology for the SMRs, which Morley said is new, and others ask about the transportation of nuclear materials. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) was also on hand to answer questions and explain the regulatory process.
“Since nuclear in Canada is regulated by the CNSC, we thought it was a good opportunity to get them here today to speak directly to what they do in their role,” said Natosha Lipinski, a manager of communications engagement for SaskPower nuclear. In the Days Inn’s neighbouring Fireside Room, SaskPower held a questionand-answer session about the life extension of the province’s coal-fired generating units. “A lot of times in these events, if we have different interests, it’s nice to have a group from SaskPower here as well, because I speak about nuclear. We have the specialized people who speak about coal, so it adds because a lot of questions have come up about coal recently,” said Morley. Morley added there has been greater acceptance of SMRs in the Estevan area, and he believes it’s connected to the information sessions. “The more you can understand the project, the more you can feel comfortable with the project.”
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McDonald’s Weyburn received the Most Inclusive Employer Award, presented during the inaugural Barrier Breaker awards for Disability Employment Awareness Month. Pictured, l-r, Carmen Donald, MentorAbility Saskatchewan coordinator; Jeff Richardsm Executive Director of the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop; Sameera Marasingha, McDonald’s Weyburn; Shannon Fodchuk, Executive Director of Southeast Advocates; and McDonald’s Weyburn employees Razel DelaCruz and Suzanne Wood. The awards were hosted by the Southeast Advocates on October 27.
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Nexans Weyburn received the Inclusive Opportunity Champion Award. Pictured, l-r, Carmen Donald, MentorAbility Saskatchewan coordinator; Nexans Weyburn employees Wally Fraser and Ketul Patel; Tasha Collins, Program Director at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Weyburn branch; Nexans Weyburn employees Kara Lee Lund and Scott Pohl; Shannon Fodchuk, Executive Director of Southeast Advocates. Photos by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Home Hardware received the Barrier Breaker Award during Disability Employment Awareness Month. L-r, Shannon Fodchuk, Executive Director of the Southeast Advocates, accepting the award on behalf of Home Hardward; Jackie Wilson, Inclusion Weyburn; and Carmen Donald, MentorAbility Saskatchewan coordinator.
Arts Council attends convention
Submitted Members of the Weyburn Arts Council attended the yearly Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils convention held in Saskatoon on October 16-18. The OSAC event was attended by Weyburn Art Council members Molly Douglas, Rini Hoffman, Tara Keating Jaap and Brielle Bisson. Performances, education events and networking were highlights of the event. Next year’s event will be held in Regina. The Weyburn Arts Council will host their yearly Winter Gifted Market in the Credit Union Spark Centre on November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a mixture of artisans entered into the Market with 33 vendors. From basically soap, to wood workers, to potters, to artists and jewelry makers. This year, the Weyburn Sharpshooter Photography Club will be taking Christmas Minis for a reasonable price. The Art Council will be running a small canteen with
home baked goods. The funds raised at the Art Market are utilized in the community through their Re-gifted Micro Bursary program and to support the public art mandate. Admission is by donation. The Weyburn Arts Council is preparing to host a writing competition for Grades 7, 8 and 9 for Weyburn and Area. The family of the late Ron Ror have donated funds to be utilized as prizes for the event. A sum of $300 will be split between the top three winners. More information in regard to the event will be forthcoming. This year the Weyburn Arts Council is decorating and donating a Christmas Tree for the Family Place Festival of Trees. The tree is unusual as it is a Mannequin Christmas Tree. Guaranteed to be an interesting entry into the event. It is getting to that time of the year again. Preparations for the 43rd Annual James Weir Competition are underway. The Weyburn Art Gallery at the Weyburn Credit
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Union Spark Centre is the home for the competition and it will be displayed from January until March 2027. The event is one of the longest running fan based Art Competitions held in Saskatchewan. The registration forms will be available in the near future. Weyburn is exceptionally gifted with talent, so don’t be shy, apply! A new installation will be going up in the Weyburn Credit Union Community of Bylaws Examination of Bylaws Gallery. The Community Examination st Any interested person theRM RMoffice office 1633 in Gallery opened in January Any interested personmay mayinspect inspect the the Bylaw Bylaw atatthe at at 1633 1st 1AveAve NE NE in WeyWeyburn, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. of 2027 to host the work of burn, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the bylaw are available at cost. In Weyburn and area Com- - 4:00 p.m., excluding statutory Copies of the bylaw are available at cost. In addition, the addition, the Bylaw, can beholidays. found on our website at www.rmweyburn.ca. munity Artists. The last Bylaw, can be found on our website at www.rmweyburn.ca. installation highlighted Public Hearing 110 works of the Weyburn Public Council willHearing be holding a public hearing on November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the R.M. Sharpshooters Photography Ave NE. in Weyburn, to hear or a.m. group Council Chambers, 1633 1 Council will be holding astpublic hearing on November 13, any 2026person at 11:00 in that the R.M. club and the Weyburn Credit wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments Council Chambers, 1633 1st Ave NE. in Weyburn, to hear any person or group that wants Union staff. received at the on hearing or delivered the undersigned at thewritten municipal officereceived before the to comment the proposed bylaw.toCouncil will also consider comments at The new installation is hearing. the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing. highlighting the works of artists from Tatagwa View Should you have questions or wish to discuss the Bylaw, please contact Candice long-term care and artists in Nixon, Should you have questions wish to discuss the Bylaw, please contact Candice Nixon, Development Officer, ator306-842-2314. Grades 10, 11 and 12 from Development Officer, at 306-842-2314. Yellow Grass School. The Issued at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, this 28th day of October, 2026. Gallery is open to the public Jenna Smolinski, Administrator Issued at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, this 28th day of October, 2026. during banking hours, adJenna Smolinski, Administrator mission is free.
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Spooktacular Fun in Weyburn
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Halloween costumes were worn by Daniel, Ander, Nadia, Everly, Molly, Maci and Madison right before a Celebration of Light at St. Michael School on October 30.
Maevelyn created a spooky ghost craft while attending a Halloween party at the Family Place Photos by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review on October 28.
Luka, Clay, Norah and Mckinlee dressed up for a Spirit Character Day at Legacy Park Elementary School on October 30.
Families enjoyed trick-or-treating and exploring the trails during Pumpkin Lane on October 30.
Teachers Haley Anderson and Melissa Renz lit pumpkins for Celebration of Light at St. Michael School on October 30.
Lainey coloured a pumpkin drawing while dressed as Stitch at the Inclusion Weyburn’s Halloween dance on October 28.