The Weyburn Review S . E . S A S K AT C H E WA N ’ S N E W S PA P E R O F R E C O R D
Vol.116 No. 39 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 8 Pages
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING PROGRAM
Submitted The kick-off program for the Special Olympics Weyburn bowling program was held at the Weyburn Superbowl on October 6. Registration is still open for the program, which runs Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Weyburn Superbowl. The schedule and information is available on the Team Reach app, which is available for those registered for Special Olympics Weyburn bowling program. To learn more or register for the program, follow the Facebook page at Special Olympics Saskatchewan - Weyburn.
CITY TO SUPPORT ACCESS2 CARD PROGRAM
TJ, Lily and Josh said hello to a horse at Prairie Animal Health Centre on October 6. PAHC held an open house during Animal Health Week, offering tours, a Teddy Bear Hospital and a petting zoo, complete with horses, Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review goats and a donkey.
LEGION BANNERS A tribute to veterans in SE communities High 12
Low 3
High 9
Low -4
High 13
Low 4
THURSDAY FRIDAY
Ponto also noted that the City of Weyburn has 27 banners displayed this year. There is availability for businesses or individuals to sponsor additional banners by contacting the South East Military Museum. There are three levels of banner program sponsorship: individual or family donor level for $200, which purchases just the banner itself; the corporate level, which purchases the banner mounting hardware for the community (and that hardware stays in the community); and commemoration level for $500, which includes the purchase of both a banner and the hardware, and this level includes a tax receipt.
NEWS
Baptist Church celebrates 120 years 2
OPINION
Chaos dominates
5
Powerlifters capture top place
6
SPORTS
OBITUARIES
WEATHER
TODAY
Canada, and also photos of those who served, survived and came back to the area. Every year, the City of Weyburn and the Fire brigade hang the banners in the downtown core. Ponto noted that this year, the banners were displayed earlier to pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Legion. They will stay displayed until after Remembrance Day, when they are removed for Christmas displays on the light standards. The banners act as a visual reminder and commemorate those who served and sacrificed for Canada – from the First and Second World Wars to Afghanistan.
INSIDE
Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review For the sixth consecutive year, the South East Military Museum is honouring veterans from the region through banners hanging in communities. “These banners are a way for today’s generation to remember history and pay tribute to the men and women of our community who served in the military,” said Jerry Ponto, vicepresident of the Weyburn Legion. The banners hang from light standards on arterial roads in the downtown area and display images of Canadian Forces members from the Weyburn area who perished during service to
The City of Weyburn is proud to support the Access2 Card Program. “We’re making cultural and recreation opportunities more accessible by removing the barrier of added admission cost for support persons,” said a media release on the City of Weyburn website. This initiative helps more people enjoy the programs, activities and opportunities available at the Credit Union SparkCentre and Weyburn Leisure Centre. To learn more about how local organizations are supporting Access 2, and how you can receive reimbursement for the card, email Inclusion Weyburn at inwey155@ gmail.com. Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40069240 Publication Mail Registration No. 09093
Edwin “Ted” Hartley Page 7 $1.25 (Includes GST)
Community News 2
Weyburn Review
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Calvary Baptist Church celebrates 120 years
Submitted by Rev. Doug Loden The Calvary Baptist Community Church celebrated it’s 120th anniversary on October 3 to 4. They celebrated with music from Variations choir, Jon and Tammy Neufeld, and Cora-Lynn Sexton. “Our church has given three gifts to the City of Weyburn. There is the gift of music from Helen Davidson, the gift of healthcare from Tommy Douglas and the gift of healing from the Holy Spirit,” said Rev. Doug Loden. Gift of Music Helen Davidson was the music leader at this church
Grace United Church Worship Service 10:30 am Minister: Rev. Adesequn Oluwayemi Children’s Program
All Are Welcome!
Coteau & 3rd St. N.E. Office 842-5131 Hall & rooms available to rent Wheelchair Accessible
All Saints Anglican Church 239-3rd St. NE, Weyburn Phone: 306-842-3125
A worshipping community sharing the faith, growing in spirit, reaching out in Christian love.
All Services: 10:30 am Come Worship with us
In-person services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays as well as online services at https:/www.youtube.com/channel/ UCDAwgFvd4Vc0fv-XGOzS4vw/ You can contact the church at 306-861-9949 Pastor: Doug Loden Everyone Welcome
St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church
314-3rd St. • Office 842-2129 Parish Priest: Fr. Valentine Amobi
Weekend Masses Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Week Day Masses Tuesday 6:30 pm Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am Fri. 12:10 pm Praise be Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today & Forever
for about 60 years, and taught many of the current music teachers. “I spoke with a man who had taken music lessons from Helen. He showed me his knuckles that had been rapped on by Helen when he made mistakes. He wasn’t a diligent musician and his knuckles paid the price. Helen was a bit stern as are some music teachers,” said Loden. The Bill and Helen Davidson Foundation uses the oil money from her estate to fund music and other programs in Weyburn. Helen filled Weyburn with music all the years she was alive and her gift of music keeps on giving. Gift of Healthcare Tommy Douglas was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, during the tough times of the depression. He and the church cared for people and provided food and clothing to those in need. When there was a strike by the coal miners near Estevan, Tommy was there to give support to the families. Later, he became the premier of Saskatchewan. “When Tommy wanted to get into politics, the leaders of this church didn’t think a pastor should be a politician,” said Loden. As a boy, Tommy had a severe bone disease osteomyelitis. He was from a poor family and couldn’t
afford the needed operation. But a doctor saved his leg and did the operation as a teaching lesson for his students, so there was no charge to the Douglas family. Tommy greatly appreciated this operation that he didn’t pay for and he brought in this program first to Saskatchewan and then the
Azure McGonigle SaskToday.ca Each year, the Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society accepts nominations for the Everett Baker Award for Saskatchewan Heritage, recognizing individuals, groups or organizations who go above and beyond to preserve and promote the province’s heritage. This year’s award was posthumously awarded to Joan Brewerton, a historian who eventually became CEO of the Western Development Museum (WDM). Brewerton was nominated for the Everett Baker Award by Les Oystryk, a past recipient of the award. Although Oystryk could not pinpoint how he connected with the award winner, he felt she was deserving of the award for all of her work and passion for Saskatchewan history and sharing those stories. “I definitely had an appreciation of how disciplined she was in her research and how determined she was in following a story, getting to the point where there was nothing else left to find,” said Oystryk. Born in northern On-
tario, Brewerton spent five years living with her family in Redding, Cal., before another big move to the Prairie backdrop of Saskatchewan that became her home for the remainder of her childhood. It was here that she attended the University of Saskatchewan, earning a bachelor’s degree in history. Brewerton began working in the collections department for the WDM in the 1980s. After the birth of her daughters, Emily and Laura, she returned to the U of S to earn her master’s degree in western Canadian history as a mature student. With her extensive research, exhibit creation and degree, Brewerton held the CEO position with the WDM for five years. During her time as CEO, she helped develop the current logo and branding of the WDM, leading the organization to connect with new audiences both in person and digitally. It was said that her proudest achievement was the creation of the Winning the Prairie Gamble exhibit, which can be seen at all four WDM locations. She retired in 2016 to join her husband, Gordon, in St. John’s, N.L.
program was adopted all over Canada. “I know that wait times are terrible. The system is overloaded and perhaps it needs someone as smart and as tough as Tommy to make the necessary adjustments,” said Loden. “Out of this church has come healthcare for all of Canada. It is a gift that
keeps on giving for the whole country.” Gift of Healing Finally, there is healing from the Holy Spirit. “Our place of worship is called a sanctuary, a place of refuge, a meeting place with God. The Spirit of God has touched people in this place,” said Loden. “In the 120 year his-
tory of this church, I don’t know how many have been touched by God‘s spirit. Lives have been saved, lives have been changed and lives have been renewed by the work of God in people’s lives,” added Loden. Calvary Baptist Church has given Weyburn gifts of music, health care and spiritual healing.
Tryphena and Oluwdarasimi, right, helped serve burgers, hot dogs and chips during the 120th anniversary barbecue at the Calvary Baptist Church on October 3. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Historian honoured posthumously with heritage award Following her retirement, Brewerton’s passion for Prairie heritage did not stop. She continued to document stories of Saskatchewan’s history and found herself sharing those stories. She shared her work through her online newsletter, “Shards of Memory,” and as a regular columnist for many Saskatchewan newspapers, writing as Joan Champ. In 2017, the couple returned to Saskatchewan, and she began sharing tidbits of history and memories in her column “Passages” for the Prince Albert Daily Herald. It was at this time that Brewerton’s attention turned to further research and writing on Nan Dorland, a New York radio star who became a Saskatchewan prospector. Her writings were frequently found on a blog, “Railway & Main: Small Town Saskatchewan
JOAN BREWERTON
Hotels,” and in many other western Canadian magazines. Her writing was recognized several times by numerous Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association awards for best arts/history column over the years. In the early 2020s, Brewerton shifted her research focus to the British Home Children in the early 1900s, when children of all ages were shipped to St. Patrick’s Orphanage in Prince Albert. Many of these children were sent to Canada through “charities” to work as domestic labourers or farmhands. In her research, Brewerton uncovered stories of individuals and families whose experiences had been lost to time. After years of preserving the historical stories of the province, the historian’s own story came to an end. Brewerton courageously battled a lengthy illness and passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Brewerton’s nominator did not know the award winner until her retirement years and shared that the two had never met in person.
“I really wish I could have met her. It was one of those wonky things that happen nowadays. Anybody who does serious research knows we have several people that you sort of meet over the phone or email from all over, so you never personally meet people,” added Oystryk. Although he had nominated Brewerton before her passing, Oystryk said it was unfortunate that she could not be here to accept the award. “I attended the official presentation along with Emily, Laura and their families. We were beyond honoured to be there and see Joan’s many accomplishments recognized by this wonderful organization,” said her husband, Gordon. The Everett Baker Award was named after the SHFS’ first president, who was a strong believer in understanding the past to build a better future and worked endlessly to preserve local history. Brewerton’s meticulous research, whether at the WDM, an online blog or an old copy of a newspaper or magazine, will continue to educate the public about the province’s history.
Community News Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Weyburn Review
3
Patsy Cline/Dolly Parton tribute October 16 Country music fans are in for a night of music, laughter and nostalgia when award-winning celebrity impersonator Bonnie Kilroe brings her Patsy Cline Show with a Special Tribute to Dolly Parton to Weyburn on Friday, October 16, 2026. Kilroe brings two of country music’s most beloved and recognizable women to life in one entertaining show featuring live vocals, comedy, audience interaction and spectacular
costumes. The evening begins with a tribute to the legendary Patsy Cline, celebrating the unforgettable voice, songs and style that made her one of the most enduring stars in country music history. Audiences will hear favourites associated with Patsy while Kilroe recreates the warmth and glamour of the country legend. The show also features a special tribute to Dolly Parton, celebrating Dolly’s legendary music, iconic
look, quick wit and largerthan-life personality. The Weyburn performance follows a successful Alberta tour for Kilroe, which included three soldout shows. “This show is really about taking people back to the music they love,” says Kilroe. “Patsy and Dolly have such different personalities, but they both have that incredible ability to connect with an audience. I love bringing the music, the glamour and the humour
together in one show.” Whether you grew up listening to Patsy Cline, have always loved Dolly Parton, or simply enjoy classic country music and a good laugh, the evening promises a fun trip down memory lane. Tickets are available now. Early purchase is recommended. https://events. com/r/en_US/tickets/ patsy-cline-show-atthe-weyburn-legion-weyburn-october-1076315
Envision Counselling offers Teen Girls Empowerment group
Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. is proud to announce they
will be bringing back the Teen Girls Empowerment Group in Weyburn
this fall, made possible with funding through the Department of Justice
Candian singer/songwriter Kellie Loder will be taking the stage at the Cugnet Centre, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. as the Weyburn Concert Series hosts their second concert of the season. There is something undeniably captivating about Loder. A gifted storyteller and entertainer, Loder has a voice that radiates both warmth and power. Their songs are built on honest, vulnerable lyrics that feel deeply personal, resonating through heartfelt ballads,
playful charm, and exhilarating live performances. Described as “a multi-genre marvel,” Loder blends Americana, folk and indie pop, crafting a sound that reflects both the rugged spirit and emotional depth of their Newfoundland and Labrador roots. Loder’s latest album, Transitions and the hit single “When it Comes to You”, has propelled their artistry to new heights, earning a 2025 JUNO Award nomination, two East Coast Music
Awards and multiple other awards. Their impressive career continues to flourish, with extensive touring across Canada and abroad, showcasing a dynamic performer whose music connects across cultures and continents. Kelly Loder’s show is sure to both entertain and move the audience. Tickets are available through www.showpass. com, through the Concert Series website or at the door.
Canadian songwriter Kellie Loder to take the Cugnet stage Oct. 20
e
Bringing th
Kellie Loder Tuesday, Acoustic Show
October 20, Cugnet Centre 633 King St., Weyburn 2026 Wednesday, Octoberp.m. 9, 2024 7:30 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Cugnet Centre Old Fashion Foods
633 King St., Weyburn Review Weyburn 904 East Ave., Weyburn
122 - 3rd Street N.E., Weyburn
or at www.weyburnconcertseries.ca
Adult - Advance TICKETS AVAILABLE$45.00 AT: Child/Student - Advance $20.00 www.showpass.com Adult - Door $50.00 Adult - $55.00- Door Child/Student $25.00
this week
LOCAL NEWS • LOCAL WEATHER • LOCAL SPORTS
OUR SPONSORS Child/Student $25.00 taxes and fees included
OUR SPONSORS
LOCAL NEWS • LOCAL WEATHER • LOCAL SPORTS
• Mindfulness practices. • Boundaries and healthy relationships. • Personal growth and self-identity. “This group is about helping young women recognize their strengths, build new skills, and feel confident in navigating life’s opportunities and challenges,” said Raven Daer, Communications Specialist at Envision Counselling and Support Centre. Registration is now open. For more information or to sign up, please contact Envision Counselling’s Weyburn office at 306-842-8821 or email intake@envisioncounsel-
lingcentre.com. Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. continues to provide innovative programming and diverse counselling and support services to individuals, couples and families. Individuals interested in more information about Envision can learn more on Envision Counselling’s website at www.envisioncounsellingcentre.com. Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
26103BS0
! Arts to You
Weyburn ConCert SerieS
this week
Canada and Weyburn Communithon Foundation. The group, designed for girls ages 13–18, will run for six weeks on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning on November 2nd. Created as a safe and supportive space, the Teen Girls Empowerment Group will focus on building confidence, resilience, and healthy connections. Sessions will explore a range of topics relevant to today’s teens, including: • Self-esteem and self-care. • Media influence and body image.
Community News
4
Weyburn Review
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Municipal leaders in Ottawa lobbying for infrastructure funding
John Cairns SaskToday.ca Saskatchewan municipal leaders were in Ottawa last week, lobbying federal officials once again to come on board with infrastructure funding. According to the province, Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz and a number of municipal leaders are in Ottawa, holding meetings with federal officials on that topic. The delegation, in Ottawa was October 6 and 7, includes representation from Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Swift Current, North Battleford, Yorkton, Weyburn and Lloydminster, as well as from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association and Saskatchewan Association of Northern Communities. “Investing in infrastructure remains a top priority for Saskatchewan’s munici-
palities and we need greater flexibility in the federal government’s cost-shared funding programs,” Schmalz said in a statement. “Through our Team Saskatchewan approach, we are able to deliver this message directly to Ottawa, supporting the ability of our municipalities to meet the needs of growing communities.” Among those in Ottawa this week was Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski. In a conference call with media from Ottawa, Bachynski noted they had met with the parliamentary secretary to the prime minister, with representation from Housing and Infrastructure, Build Canada Homes, the president of FCM and some of their staff. Bachynski said he also had a one-on-one meeting with the minister of AI and digital innovation, as well as with a couple of Saskatchewan senators, Tracy Muggli and David Arnot. “It’s been a great conver-
Submitted A paranormal investigation of the Weyburn Heritage Village will be hosted by the Canadian Paranormal Expeditions and the City of Weyburn on Halloween, October 31. Locatl residents can sign up for tours and a ghost hunt with the Canadian Paranormal Expeditions during the day. There is an opportunity to use ghost hunting requipment. Registration is required,
and spaces are limited for each session. Time slots include 4 to 7 p.m., 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. There is 40 tickets for each time slot and the cost is $50 per person. In the spirit of Halloween, residents are encouraged to win costumes (safe for investigating ghosts), with a prize for the best costume. Those interested in attending can visit the City of Weyburn Xplor app to find registration information.
Paranormal tours of Heritage Village Oct. 31
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Lomond No. 37 Municipal Elections 2026
WHEREAS Todd Persson nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Two (2), Fred Morrice nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Four (4), and Denis Sidloski nominated for the office of Division Six (6), were the only candidates nominated, I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9th, 2026. I hereby declare: Todd Persson elected by acclamation for a 4-year term for Division Two (2). Fred Morrice elected by acclamation for a 4-year term for Division Four (4). Denis Sidloski elected by acclamation for a 4-year term for Division Six (6). Dated this 9th day of October, 2026. Aleshia Underwood, Returning Officer
sation,” Bachynski said. “I’d say there’s an openness to listen and to learn. And Saskatchewan has a very good showing here in Ottawa.” This latest trip comes one year after a similar trip to Ottawa where lobbying for infrastructure funding was the key topic. Bachynski said there had been some success from last year’s trip. “So as a result of that trip, that directly impacted us getting the $29 million that we received for the South Trunk project on the west side of the city,” Bachynski said. The challenge with those direct streams, he said, is that they are 50-50 cost-sharing initiatives with the federal government. Given that, and “even looking at our debt capacity, for example, what we’re looking for is a three-way agreement,” Bachynski said. “The province has said that they will step up with their third. We obviously are committed to investing our third of any infrastructure project. And so what we’re looking for is what we didn’t
achieve last year, and we’re really putting pressure on this year to achieve that threeway agreement with the federal government so that they can put in their third for the infrastructure investment.” The indication from Bachynski is that a one-third funding model would be more cost-effective for cities to be able to take on major infrastructure projects and address their infrastructure deficits in a timely manner. “It’s challenging already doing it on our own. It’s helpful when we can split it 50-50. If we can split it by a third, that obviously gives us more capacity to catch up on the deficit that we have.” As for infrastructure investments the mayors are seeking funding for, Bachynski said that can “mean everything from an aquatic centre to our underground water pipes and infrastructure.” “In Regina, we know that our wastewater infrastructure is one of the biggest bottlenecks and barriers to some of our development and growth.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Caledonia No. 99
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Councillor Division 4
The returning officer or nomination officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office on the 21st day of October, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 105 Main Street, Milestone, Saskatchewan and during regular business hours on October 9th to October 20th, 2026, at the Municipal Office, 105 Main Street, Milestone, Saskatchewan. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s): 105 Main Street, Milestone, Saskatchewan Dated this 9th day of October, 2026. Ronda Heisler, Returning Officer
In other communities, that may not be the case. But what we’re talking about is within our asset management plan, our five-year, 10-year, 20-year plans, we’re best positioned to identify what we need in our communities and how to deploy that to make sure that we meet the needs of our growing cities.” There are some similarities in what the mayors are looking for. Bachynski noted his counterpart in Yorkton, Mayor Aaron Kienle, has “similar needs in terms of our wastewater infrastructure.” “Other municipalities have their stormwater needs. Some are recreational centres that, again, are city-building initiatives. They maybe aren’t thought of as traditional underground infrastructure, but they do provide a livable space for their communities.” In its news release, the province noted that one issue is that current cost-shared infrastructure programs are smaller and limited in scope compared with programs like the Investing in Can-
ada Infrastructure Program, which saw more than $2 billion flow to 460 municipal infrastructure projects in the province. The province states that the message the delegation is delivering in Ottawa is that greater flexibility is needed for municipalities seeking cost-shared funding for the various types of infrastructure projects. A big focus, said Bachynski, is “really around the flexibility.” But another part is about the dollars themselves. “The current direct stream funding is oversubscribed. So we can see that the need across the country is there,” Bachynski said. “And so we’re also asking not only for the flexibility for municipalities to invest where they need, but also the volume and the quantity of funding to make sure that we can keep up with the growth. Because even now, we’ve seen in Regina over the last year, we are actually growing even faster than we anticipated one year ago when we approved our growth plan.”
The Slush Sisters (Macie and Molly Bohnert) raised funds during a Red Wings hockey game on October 4. Pictured, l-r, Jamie Wawro, Macie, Molly and Liz Bohnert, and Howie, the Wings’ mascot. The funds raised are for ‘Tanya’s Purrfect Fundraiser’ and will go towards a cat room named in memory of Tanya Myers, at the new Humane Society facility. Photo submitted
Editorial & Opinion Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Weyburn Review
5
If you have a viewpoint or a Letter to the Editor to share, email acorrigan@sasktel.net
F RO M T H E S I D E L I N E S
Chaos dominates in Deflector’s camp
Youth Voice: Community Starts Here
The City of Weyburn’s Youth Voice: Community Starts Here column highlights the perspectives, experiences and ideas of Weyburn Youth Council members. In this first edition, returning youth councillors share what initially inspired them to join the program, why they chose to return and what being part of Youth Council means to them. This week’s column is written by Bailey Roy (Grade 12) and Haroun Joe Mathew (Grade 12). I am Bailey Roy, third year member of Weyburn Youth Council. I continue to remain a member of this group because of the opportunities to impact Weyburn with my own ideas, like this very column. This free, yet prestigious program has opened gateways to political involvement and social networking in my local environment as a youth. The exposure that it provides is unlike any other group I can join in Weyburn, because through the close bonds of adult figures, my voice as a youth is being heard firsthand. I get the pleasure of working with diverse yet like-minded peers, and through the process we are creating a legacy to improve Weyburn, while also discovering ourselves. The organization of meetings mock legitimate council meetings, and through this methodic repetition, our conversations and contributions flow efficiently and adeptly. In Youth Council, you are working among the best, individually selected, youth minds of Weyburn, and are evolving to become the next generation of political minds.
As someone who intends to be politically involved in the future, this group is allowing smooth transitioning to the adult world and providing networking that is leading me to success. I’m quick to say, “Yes Mrs. Tenbult, I will be joining again next year,” because each term I’m meeting new faces, gaining new experiences, developing new skills, and reaching new limits with the capabilities Youth Council provides, which Youth Voices now displays. I am Haroun Joe Mathew, a Grade 12 student, and this year will be my second year as a member of the Weyburn Youth Council. I joined Youth Council last year to enhance my knowledge of how our government works and to have the power to make change and strengthen the youth voice in our community. Being a part of this group opened my eyes to a whole new world of our society: how decisions get made and how an individual can be a part of the growth of our community. I got the opportunity to meet many politicians and hear their stories of why they stepped into politics and what they did to help our community. Their stories and ambition fascinated me, leading me to pursue my curiosity about how the government works and how I can build on my leadership and speaking skills. My most memorable experiences from last year include visiting the legislative building in Regina, where we were introduced and sat through a meeting, observing where everyone sat and how everything worked. I also enjoyed meeting various politicians and hearing their backstories and what they do in their daily lives.
MEET OUR STAFF Publisher/Sales Manager: Andrea Corrigan • acorrigan@sasktel.net Production Supervisor/Sales: Leslie Coulter • lcoulter@sasktel.net Accounting/Circulation: Debbie Stuart • dstuart@sasktel.net Reporter/Production Assistant: Sabrina Kraft • skraft@sasktel.net
63% of Canadians can't spot fake news. ouldn’t trust just anyone Commercial Print Department: printing@sasktel.net Access to truthful news is under threat. our health. So why trust Pledge your support: newspapersmatter.ca st anyone for your news?
The Weyburn Review We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.
Norm Park/SaskToday.ca Okay, no more messing around. It’s time to address the obvious. Donnie Deflector, the current President of the U.S.A. is no longer familiar with reality. He needs help from various camps. Unfortunately to this point, no one or no team has displayed enough intestinal fortitude to step up and deal with the issues. Our neighbour to the south is within a few weeks of conducting a major mid-term election that could bring some semblance of sanity to an otherwise chaotic political leadership scene that currently retains no leadership. Someone has to prime the pump to dump Trump so the clean up process can take place. Or it will get even uglier. We Canadians and others have had to accept the fact that America has been floundering with no realistic agenda while the delusional Deflector sees himself as the greatest President the U.S.A. has ever encountered. He started a war with Iran, said they would give up within two to four weeks, but over seven months later, no resolution while oil shipments and other commodities attempting to sail in the Hormuz Strait were stalled as a result of the conflict and what the U.S. is trying to pass off as leadership continues to be treated as cruel jokes. There is no need to go into all the imbecilic decisions that have been made and activities that defy explanation. Even the most disinterested people in the U.S., Canada and beyond have heard and witnessed some of the inane speeches and interviews that Deflector has released on the public. Iran no longer interests him. He’s now focused on taking over Venezuela, Cuba and maybe Greenland. Really doesn’t matter, he figures he’s on a roll of conquests and enjoying his cozy relationships with Xi, Vlady and Kim Jung Un. They are his best friends at least until they turn on him, which is inevitable based on their historic activities. Deflector is a wanna be autocrat who only has to answer to his own morality, according to his declaration and assessment. He has partially succeeded in achieving that goal thanks to spineless senators and congressional representatives who are, quite frankly, scared to death as to what tragedy he might inflict on them if they don’t obey and feed his ego. The WH pseudo meetings contain a lot of memes, pictures and videos and very few written reports. Apparently he’s not a fan of reading. He requires grandeur, not truth telling. Those few who were in his political world and tried to call him out have decided to retire or simply resign, to “spend more time with family.” Several psychiatrists while not having actually talked or even met him in person, have easily pointed out the obvious signs of sociopathic, narcissistic and deranged behaviour. We can argue for months as to how such a personality even got close to the Presidency. This is a topic for discussion after he departs, if he ever does and that’s another issue. What if he refuses to leave and defies voting results? It could happen. After all, this is the guy who calls A.I. and other global issues a hoax, and not worth his time
and talent. He has a golf game slated for Bedminster instead. He needs more crypto currency grifting and scamming that includes his adult children. So they are not about to step up to intervene. More important items in his eyes are an East Wing ballroom, festooned in gold leaf, the reflecting pool, cage fights on the White House lawn, Gulf of Mexico being renamed, Indy race cars around the White House, helicopter landing pads in the front yard, Arch of Trump, golden redecorating of everything in the Oval office. He’s obsessed with silliness in other words. He has no idea how tariffs work, but insists they’re great for America. Spoiler alert … they’re not. There is no need to re-visit the action plans Canada started to compensate for the crazy guy who has shown his American subjects just how flimsy the U.S. Constitution really is. Washington, Jefferson, Franklin et al, never envisioned a sociopath-styled character actually being elected to lead their nation into brinks of disaster, aided and abetted by appointed Justices who have signed off on much of the craziness, only stepping in to halt the most obvious attempts at destroying democracy. Finally, we can always define the character of the man by glancing askance at his utterly idiotic actions on golf courses. No psychiatrist assessments required. Anybody who has played more than two rounds of golf will understand and embrace the written and unwritten rules. You just don’t cheat. On all occasions the game resorts to, and relies on the honour system to make it one of the greatest sports in the world. You don’t kick a ball out of the tall rough onto the shorter grass. You don’t bend the branches to allow a better backswing when no one is looking. It’s a honourable game and those who would be prone to doing a little cheating are soon labelled as such and will discover very quickly that no one else in the membership wants to play the game with them. So, of course, Deflector has gained a huge reputation as golf’s biggest cheater, which to me speaks volumes. In fact those who have been required to play with him (including distraught caddies) have witnessed all the illegal retrievals, kicks, water balls mysteriously becoming pond edge playable shots and so on. Those who have played with him have not called him on this cheating citing the fact that Donnie’s obvious miscreants become the source of hilarious stories in the clubhouse, after he leaves, of course. Why wreck a good story about the biggest cheater, by actually calling him out on his obvious misdeeds when it can lead to some great stories. That says it all for me. Except we’re talking about the supposed leader of the free world that may not be so free within the next few months, not some clubhouse character who claims to be scoring well under par when we all know he’s more like a 16 handicapper who refuses to admit fault or defeat. It comes down to “ouch” I guess. Good luck America. We’re watching and cheering for ya.
The Weyburn Review is issued every Wednesday at the office of publication, 904 East Avenue, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Mailing address: 904 East Avenue, Weyburn, SK S4H 2Y8. The Weyburn Review is owned and operated by Prairie Newspaper Group LP, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. Member of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association, the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association and the Canadian Media Circulation Audit. Yearly subscription rates: City of Weyburn (Carriers) $39.00; In Saskatchewan by Canada Post $45.00; Other Areas in Canada $65.00; US & Overseas - Call for pricing; E-subscription $37.00
Andrea Corrigan, Publisher/ Sales Manager NEWS DEPARTMENT / SUBSCRIPTIONS/ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • 306-842-7487
The publisher reserves the right to restrict all advertisements to their proper classifications, to edit or reject any copy, and to set typographical standards. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be responsible for errors in advertisements submitted other than in clear writing, nor for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement. The advertiser agrees that the publisher will not be liable for damage arising out of errors, in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the actual space occupied, whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher’s servants or otherwise, and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount actually paid for such advertisement. All claims of errors must be received by the publisher within 30 days of such insertion. The contents of the Weyburn Review are protected by Copyright registered with the Access Copyright Office at Toronto. Reproduction of any material herein may be made only with the written permission of publisher. ISSN 1715-734X E-Mail: acorrigan@sasktel.net Website: www.SASKTODAY.ca Weyburn Review is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please email editor@weyburnreview.com or call the newsroom at 306-842-7487. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.
Sports & Leisure
6
Weyburn Review
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Powerlifters capture top place at Commonwealth Championship
Submitted The Olympia In Depth Powerlifting team had five athletes from Weyburn attend the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 17-27. There were over 700 athletes in attendance from 12 countries. Ryan Fowler also attended as a Team Canada coach. Marnel Spencer captured a world, national and Commonwealth record, placing first overall in the 47kg Master 3 equipped powerlifting category with the following results: Squat: 121 kg (record), Bench: 62.5 kg and Deadlift: 127.5 kg for a total of 311 kg. Chelsea MacNeill captured three Commonweath records and placed first overall in the 57kg Sub-Junior equipped powerlifting event with the following results: Squat: 125.5 kg (record), Bench: 88.5 kg (record)
Marnel Spencer
Chelsea MacNeill
Natalie Butz
Charlene Cossar
Avryelle Molnar
and deadlift: 115 kg for a record total of 329 kg. Natalie Butz captured one Commonwealth record and placed first overall in the 84kg Junior
equipped powerlifting event with the following results: Squat: 167.5 kg, Bench: 110 kg (record) and Deadlift: 162.5 kg for a total of 440 kg.
Charlene Cossar captured one Commonwealth record and placed first overall in the 76kg Open equipped powerlifting event with the follow-
ing results: Squat: 220 kg (record), Bench: 122.5 kg and Deadlift: 202.5 kg for a record total of 545 kg. Av r y e l l e M o l n a r placed second overall
in the 63 kg Sub-Junior classic powerlifting event with the following results: Squat: 112.5 kg, Bench: 65 kg and Deadlift: 117.5 kg for a total of 295 kg.
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review The Weyburn Red Wings captured a perfectgame road trip, adding three more victories to their curent win streak. Weyburn 7 La Ronge 3 October 10 The Red Wings capped off the weekend with a 7-3 victory over the Ice Wolves on Saturday night. La Ronge started scoring in the first period at
4:15, with Callas Pierce scoring for Weyburn two minutes later to tie up the game, with assists from Ryan Gibbs and Adam Savage Keller. The Wings pulled ahead after a powerplay goal by Jase McNichol at 13:48, assisted by Gibbs and Teigan Semchyshen. The Ice Wolves tied the score with a powerplay goal at 17:44 left in the first. The only goal of the second period was when Gibbs scoring for Weyburn
at 9:46, assisted by Keller and Pierce. The Red Wings dominated the third period. Pierce scored a short-handed goal at 4:49, assisted by Semchyshen. Then Weyburn blasted the back of the net with three goals in less than a minute, with an unassisted goal by Jaxson Doyle at 10:45, a goal by Jase McNichol assisted by Aidan Mohan at 11:16, and a goal by Kiran Fedun assisted
by Max Hawait and Ridley Ringer at 11:35. The Ice Wolves scored a late short-handed goal at 19:48, but the Red Wings already had a massive lead for the win. Ethan Berard was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 21 out of 24 shots. Weyburn 5 La Ronge 2 October 9 The Wings picked up a 5-2 victory over the Ice Wolves on Friday night.
La Ronge opened the scoring in the first period at 5:00. Weyburn came back later in the period, with a powerplay goal by Trennen Redlick at 14:46, assisted by Gibbs and McNichol, followed by a goal by Hayden Iron Shirt at 16:32, assisted by Gibbs and Dion Schraeder. In the second period, Doyle scored an unassisted goal at 3:21, followed by Zach Jockers adding the fourth goal for Weyburn at 6:44, assisted by Doyle and Aedan McCarry. A third-period powerplay goal by Pierce at 7:41 secured the win for the Wings, assisted by Jace Harder and McNichol. Nate Stevens was in net for Weyburn and stopped 21 out of 23 shots. Weyburn 4 Melfort 2 October 7 The Red Wings won 4-2 over the Melfrot Mustangs on October 7. In the first period, the
Wings had a strong start with a goal by Doyle at 7:26, assisted by Hudson Sayers and Phoenix Flett, and a goal by Harder at 12:06, assisted by Redlick. The Mustangs responded with a late goal at 17:07. The Mustangs scored early in the second period with a goal at 1:28 to tie up the game, but one minute later a goal from Wings forward Harder reclaimed the lead, assisted by Doyle and Redlick. The game remained an one-goal lead, until Pierce scored the decider for the Wings into an empty net at 19:50 in the third period. Stevens was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 29 out of 31 shots. Upcoming Games The Red Wings travel to Estevan on Friday, October 16 to face up against their Highway 39 rivals. They return to Whitecap Resources Centre on Saturday, October 17 to host La Ronge Ice Wolves.
SJHL Recap: Weyburn Red Wings earn third straight win
ALLYOUCAN EATBUFFET 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday
WE DELIVER! Order online at kfc.ca or use
Antonius Quist, left, and Justin DeRoos hit the lanes at the Weyburn Superbowl for the kick-off of the Special Olympics bowling program on October 6. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
306-842-7444
44 SIMS AVE., WEYBURN
Classifieds Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Weyburn Review
7
Deadline for classified ad submissions is Monday at 12:00 noon.
Obituaries
Edwin “Ted” Hartley
Edwin “Ted” Hartley, late of Ogema, SK, passed away on October 3, 2026 at the age of 93 years. He was predeceased by his infant daughter, Kenda; parents Ernest & Clara Hartley; inlaws, Douglas and Helen Clark; sisters Elsie Hartley and Hilda Bernard; and brothers Jackson, Harry and James Hartley. Ted is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna; four children: Kevin (Karen) Hartley of Regina, SK, Patricia (Lucio) Riccio of Calgary, AB, Brent (Angela) Hartley of Calgary, AB, and Darren Hartley of Calgary, AB; four grandchildren: Kendra (Nico) Hartley-Struik, JJ Hartley, Laurin Hartley and Graydon (Reece) Hartley; sister Doris Todosichuk; inlaws, Bette and Jerry Tondevold of Ogema, SK, Beverly and Merv McCabe of Ogema, SK; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Ted was born in the Hartley farm house on September 29, 1933 to Ernest and Clara Hartley. He was raised on the farm and attended Key West School and then Ogema High School, graduating in 1951. He farmed with his dad and brother and purchased the Heron land from his uncle before acquiring the Hartley farm from his Dad where he farmed for the next 55 years. In 1959, he married Donna Clark of Glasnevin. They raised four children and were very involved in the community. Ted played on the Dahinda hardball team, was a member of Dahinda and Ogema Curling Clubs, served on the skating rink Board, was a hockey coach and referee, a 4H Leader, a committee member for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool at Bures and Dahinda, Board member of Ogema United Church, I.O.O.F Lodge member, Secretary and Board member for the South Central Simmental Association, and served for 34 years as a Director of the Ogema Credit Union.When Ted wasn’t out on the tractor or volunteering in the community you could find him cheering for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was a dedicated Rider fan and season ticket holder for decades. In recent years he always sported a Riders cap. Ted was also a huge baseball fan and was able to travel with his adult children to many of the Major League Baseball stadiums to attend games. Ted and Donna resided on their family farm until October 2019 when they moved to Weyburn. Ted was a caring, generous, kind man who loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all. The family extends a sincere thank you to the staff at Tatagwa View Care Home for their devoted and compassionate care over the past four years. Also, sincere thanks to the staff at Weyburn General Hospital. Your caring and professionalism was greatly appreciated. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with clergy, Rev. Jim Balfour. Luncheon will follow at the Wheatland Senior Centre, 888 ~ 1st Avenue, Weyburn, SK. Interment will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ogema Cemetery, Ogema, SK. Fellowship & Lunch will follow at the Deep South Pioneer Museum, Ogema, SK. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Ted may be made to the Deep South Pioneer Museum, Box 185, Ogema, SK, S0C 1Y0. For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Ted’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 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. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK. (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333) Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at: www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories”.
Travel
Coming Events
OSOYOOS LAKESHORE VILLA VACATION RENTAL EXECUTIVE LAKEVIEW VILLA in Osoyoos, BC, with breathtaking lake & mountain views and just 3 minutes from town
Brian and Gail’s Vegetables & Baking Saturdays at Expressions on 3rd St. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Carrots, parsnips, beets, onions, various squash, tomatoes, potatoes.
EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE GETAWAY! Or wanting warmer weather? Two luxurious 5-star resort units in Phoenix, Arizona. Doug 306-716-2671 osoyooslakevilla.com Farm Implements
Health Services
Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. (403) 543-0927 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca
Feed & Seed
Beginners Quilting Class BY WEYBURN CROCUS QUILTERS
Wheatland Senior Center Friday, November 13th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14th 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. More information contact Joan at 306-891-9864 Learn - Create - Have Fun!
Call 306-842-7487 to start your subscription today!
For Sale - Misc
Find QUALIFIED, LOCAL EMPLOYEES, using the strength of community newspapers! Visit www.swna.com or call 306-649-1405 to find out how! PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS 44 local community newspapers, distributing to over 450 communities, including 14 cities. Call 306-649.1405 or visit www.swna.com for details. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association's Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.
SERVICE DIRECTORY! ROOFING
dly Prou n i Made wan che t a k s Sa
Metal Roofing Pole Buildings
Agalume & Coloured Available
Phone: 306-731-2066 Fax: 306-731-3610
vfarc@live.ca
Versa Frame Inc.
Talk to us today about community-focused advertising and promotional opportunities to attract more customers to your small business! Email Andrea at acorrigan@sasktel.net or Leslie at lcoulter@sasktel.net
Financial Services
Wanted
AGPRO - BUYING: FEED BARLEY & HEATED CANOLA For Bids, Call/Text: 306-873-0481 or visit: agproseeds.com AGPRO MARKET REPORT: Farmers, call to sign up for
Free Today!
General Employment The Kamsack Times is hiring a Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) Reporter to produce original civic journalism for Kamsack; Cote, Keeseekoose and The Key First Nations; and surrounding towns. Job is a term position until March 31, 2027. Apply with cover letter and three writing samples to Devan Tasa at dtasa@tasamedia.ca.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, rock trucks, packers; wide range of machines. Camp/R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license required. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, SK S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca
8
Community News
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Weyburn Review
Enrolment numbers up slightly in Holy Family division
David Willberg SaskToday.ca The official enrolment numbers for the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division (RCSSD) show a slight increase from the same period a year earlier. In an email sent to SaskToday on October 8, director of education Ken Sampson said the division had 1,389 students as of September 30, an increase of 12 from the 1,377 for the same date a year earlier. St. Michael School in Weyburn had 563 students, the same as a year earlier, Sampson said. Sacred Heart School in Estevan was at 349, down three from the previous year, while St. Mary’s School, also in Estevan, sat at 309, up 12 from the previous year. The two Estevan schools are kindergarten to Grade 8, while St. Michael is a kindergarten to Grade 9 school. Holy Family also has schools in Radville and Wilcox. Sampson noted St. Mary’s had the largest increase among the five schools. “Official September enrolment figures in Holy Family RCSSD show steady growth across the school division, highlighted by a notable surge in kindergarten registrants and total enrol-
ments exceeding early projections,” said Sampson. He added overall enrolment is 30.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) students higher than the projections submitted to the Ministry of Education in January. In particular, kindergarten registrations were higher compared with last year’s intake, signalling strong early-years growth in the community. “This jump in kindergarten numbers underscores the success of our early-learning initiatives, which prioritize holistic growth and wraparound support for young learners from the very beginning,” he said. “Supported by dedicated educators and comprehensive early learning supports, schools across the division continue to provide rich, loving and inclusive learning environments for young students.” Sampson said Holy Family is “truly blessed” to welcome both new and returning students and their families to the school community this year. “We are deeply grateful to our families for choosing publicly funded Catholic education for their children and for placing their trust in our care,” he said. “Our team remains committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in gospel values where every student can thrive.”
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 Municipal Elections 2026
WHEREAS Marnell Eagles nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 4 was the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for this office will take place on Novemer 9th, 2026. I herby declare: Marnell Eagles elected by acclamation for a 4-year term for Division No. 4. WHEREAS, Dallas Toles nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 6 was the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for this office will take place on Novemer 9th, 2026. I herby declare: Dallas Toles elected by acclamation for a 4-year term for Division No. 6. Dated at Midale, SK., this 8th day of October, 2026. Sarah Leck, Returning Officer
Renate created a clay monster during a Kids Program held at the Credit Union Spark Centre on October 10. The Kids Program is a drop-in program designed for children ages four to 10. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
NOTICE OF POLL
The Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 Municipal Elections 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: (1) A vote will be held for the election of:
Councillor for Division No. 2
(2) The vote will take place on Monday the 9th day of November 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 52 Main Street, Midale, SK. (3) I will declare the result of the voting at the Municipal Offfice, 52 Main Street, Midale, SK. on Thursday the 10th day of November, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL The Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 Municipal Elections 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: (1) An Advance Poll will be held for the election of:
Councillor for Division No. 2
Dated Midale this 8th day of October, 2026.
(2) The Advance Poll will take place on Monday the 26th day of October, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 52 Main Street, Midale, SK. Dated at Midale, SK. this 8th day of October, 2026.
Sarah Leck, Returning Officer
Sarah Leck, Returning Officer