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. 37 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 8 Pages
Fredrick, Tanice Abramson and Charli created drawings during a fun art event hosted at the Credit Union Spark Centre by Inclusion Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review Weyburn on September 8.
FIRE TRAINING Weyburn to host firefighters in October from different regions. “We rotate them around so people don’t always have to drive to the same location,” Buckingham said. The upcoming Weyburn event has already seen strong interest from departments across Saskatchewan, with some courses filled and others maintaining waiting lists. “We’re excited that volunteers from across the province want to come and further their education in service to their own communities,” Buckingham said. Participants will receive competency-based training certificates in their chosen disciplines. The courses are designed to build practical skills rather than provide certification training to international standards. Buckingham said firefighter training has evolved considerably during his career. When he first entered the profession, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction were not part of standard firefighter instruction. Today, those topics have been incorporated into the curriculum, reflecting changes in emergency preparedness since the September 11, 2001
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terrorist attacks. “I believe it to be a direct result of that particular event,” Buckingham said. Earlier this year, Melville hosted a provincial fire school that attracted more than 200 firefighters for hands-on training and education. Buckingham said ongoing learning remains essential for volunteer firefighters, who balance emergency response duties with regular jobs and family commitments. “It’s a large ask of somebody to be a volunteer firefighter because it comes with risks, it comes with missing family events and Christmases. You never know when things are going to happen,” he said. Despite those challenges, Buckingham said Saskatchewan’s volunteer firefighters continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to serving their communities. “I couldn’t be prouder of not just my team, but volunteer firefighters all over the world because they all face the same struggles, the same challenges, the same risks and the same commitment,” he said.
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Andrea Moss, SaskToday Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 175 volunteer firefighters from across Saskatchewan are expected to gather in Weyburn next month for a provincial fire school focused on training and professional development. The Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association will host its fall fire school October 23 to 25, offering more than 15 courses covering skills including live-fire operations, auto extrication, vehicle fires, breathing apparatus use, public education and building inspections. Association president Aaron Buckingham, who also serves as Melville’s fire chief, said the event plays an important role in equipping volunteer firefighters to meet evolving challenges. “Our job is training and education. That’s what the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association provides to the volunteer firefighters of Saskatchewan,” Buckingham said. The association hosts two major fire schools each year, rotating locations around the province to improve access for firefighters
WEYBURN APPLIES FOR PDAP ASSISTANCE
SaskToday Weyburn City Council passed a resolution at its September 9 special meeting to apply to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to be designated an eligible area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) following substantial damage caused by the September 7 rainfall event. PDAP provides financial assistance to eligible communities and residents for restoring essential services and property following eligible natural disasters. The city says it is now awaiting further information from the Government of Saskatchewan regarding the application process and next steps. Additional information will be shared with residents as it becomes available. Information about the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, including eligibility and the application process, is available on the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency website. Updates and information specific to the City of Weyburn’s PDAP application following the September 7 flooding event are available online.
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Top credit rating maintained by Saskatchewan
Once again, Saskatchewan has maintained the highest credit rating among the provinces when the ratings from all three major agencies are considered. “This announcement affirms the major credit rating agencies’ continued confidence in Saskatchewan’s economy,” Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Jim Reiter said. “A strong economy is what allows us to deliver affordability relief by cutting taxes while making key investments in health care, education and protecting communities.” Moody’s Investors Service, Morningstar DBRS (MDBRS) and S&P Global recently affirmed their credit ratings for Saskatchewan,
with MDBRS maintaining its AA (low) rating, Moody’s maintaining its Aa1 rating and S&P affirming its AA rating. All three agencies assigned a stable outlook, reflecting their continued confidence in Saskatchewan’s fiscal strength and manageable debt burden. Saskatchewan is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing provincial economies over the next two years, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projected to rank third-highest among provinces in 2026 and secondhighest in 2027. Saskatchewan also maintains the second-lowest net-debt-to-GDP ratio among the provinces.
Submitted The Weyburn Communithon Foundation Inc. recently announced that it is officially a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The milestone marks an important step forward for the Weyburn Communithon Foundation and the future of the annual community fundraising event, which has supported local organizations and services in Weyburn and surrounding communities for more than 40 years. The Weyburn Communithon Foundation Inc. became a not-for-profit organization in June 2025, after which the executive team began the process of applying for charitable status with the CRA. The application was submitted in September 2025. With CRA application processing times typically
taking several months, the Foundation proceeded throughout the 2025 Communithon season as a notfor-profit organization without the ability to issue charitable donation receipts to donors. “We knew obtaining charitable status was an important next step for Communithon, and our executive team worked diligently throughout the process,” said Lindsay Manko-Bauche, Communithon Chair. “We are incredibly grateful for the patience and continued support of our donors, volunteers, community partners and supporters while we worked through the application process.” In July 2026, the Foundation received its first response from the CRA and was asked to make a few small adjustments to its application. Following
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Instructor Sheila Roncin demonstrated needle felting at CollabARTive Studio on September 8 Photo submitted as participant Maureen Kraemer followed along.
Milestone marks an important step forward for Communithon
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS R.M. of Weyburn No.67
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Councillor: Division 2 Councillor: Division 4 Councillor: Division 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the R.M. Office, located at 1633 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, SK., and during regular business hours from September 16th, 2026 to October 6th, 2026, at the R.M. Office, located at 1633 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: The R.M. Office, located at 1633 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, SK. Dated this 16th day of September, 2026. Jenna Smolinski Returning Officer
those changes, the Foundation received its official approval on September 2 confirming its registered charitable status. One of the biggest changes resulting from charitable status is the Foundation’s ability to provide official donation receipts for income tax purposes to eligible donors. “This is a significant milestone for Communithon and for the people who continue to support our community,” MankoBauche noted. “We are excited to move forward knowing that our donors will now be able to receive official charitable donation receipts for their eligible contributions.” While the CRA application was underway, the Foundation also continued working to find a solution that would allow charitable receipting to be available should the application process take longer than an-
ticipated. That work led to a partnership with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation, which is now supporting the Weyburn Communithon Foundation as a fund holder and providing administration for the Foundation’s online donation portal and donation receipting. The Weyburn Communithon Fund is now officially established with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation, providing donors with a secure and accessible way to contribute online. The fund is featured through the Saskatchewan Community Foundation’s donor giving platform, giving donors another avenue to support the work of Communithon and the local organizations it serves. Online donations can now be made through the Saskatchewan Community Foundation’s online giving portal. Links to this portal
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Souris Valley No. 7
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Councillor Division 2 Councillor Division 4 Councillor Division 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, Oungre, SK. and during regular business hours from September 16th to October 7th, 2026, at the Municipal Office, Oungre, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office. Dated this 16th day of September, 2026. Erica Pederson, Returning Officer
can be found on the Weyburn Communithon website. “As a volunteer-led organization, having a trusted partner to support some of the administrative pieces is incredibly valuable to us,” stated Manko-Bauche. “Our partnership with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation helps ensure we have a secure and reliable way for people to make donations and receive their receipts, while allowing our volunteers to focus on what we do best — bringing our community together and making Communithon the best it can be.” The partnership with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation helps ensure that every donation stays close to home, creating a local ripple of support that strengthens Weyburn and the surrounding community. The Weyburn Communithon Foundation extends its appreciation to the Saskatchewan Community Foundation for helping support Communithon’s transi-
tion and to everyone who continued to contribute, volunteer and champion the event during the charitable application process. “Thank you for your patience, your understanding and, most importantly, for continuing to believe in Communithon and the work it does in our community.” With charitable status now officially in place, the Weyburn Communithon Foundation Inc. looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to bring the community together in support of local organizations and the people they serve. The Weyburn Communithon is a communitypowered fundraising event that brings local organizations, volunteers, businesses, donors and community members together to raise funds and awareness for participating community agencies. The event has raised more than $4 million for local organizations over more than four decades.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS R.M. of Wellington No.97
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Councillor: Division 2 Councillor: Division 4
will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office in Cedoux, SK., and during regular business hours from September 16th, 2026 to October 6th, 2026, at the municipal office, Cedoux, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office or on our website, rmofwellington.ca Dated this 16th day of September, 2026. Michelle Klein, Returning Officer
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Local resident nominated for Shining Star award
Members of the Weyburn Pottery Club prepared for the upcoming tile mural creation for Culture Days to be held on September 26. Pictured, l-r, Brielle Bisson, Tana Torkelson, Lindsey Wagner, Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review Kathy Helfrick and Jodi Abel.
Special Olympics Weyburn recently announced that Gerald Langlois was nominated for the Shining Star Award at the upcoming Special Olympics Saskatchewan Awards Gala, to be held September 26. “Gerald truly represents what it means to be a shining star. His positivity, kindness, determination, and enthusiasm bring so much to our Special Olympics Weyburn family,” said the organization’s Weyburn Facebook post. “He reminds us that being a champion isn’t only about medals - it’s about
SaskToday Patients across Saskatchewan will have better access to liver testing, following a $300,000 gift from the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation (DDCDC) to Royal University Hospital (RUH) Foundation on September 14. The gift has purchased FibroScan equipment for RUH and will support development of a pilot program to bring liver screening to the seven member First Nations of the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC). A FibroScan is a portable scanner that checks the
communities we serve in Saskatchewan,” says Dr. Mina Niazi, MD, FRCP(C), BSc, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Liver Transplant Program Clinical Lead, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. “This device is non-invasive and designed for point of care assessment of liver fibrosis (scar) and steatosis (liver fat content); allowing clinicians to diagnose and treat early. We are grateful to DDCDC for a gift that will improve patient care across our province.”
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Portable liver scanner to expand testing access health of a person’s liver. It uses sound waves to measure how much scarring and fat has built up, with no needles and no sedation, and delivers a result during the same appointment. It does the work that a liver biopsy has traditionally done, without the procedure or the wait that comes with it. “As a First Nations organization, we’re proud to invest in opportunities that support healthier communities and create positive change,” says STC Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, chair, Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation.
“This partnership has the potential to bring important testing closer to home and make a lasting difference for First Nations people and communities across Saskatchewan.” One in four Canadians are affected by chronic liver disease. Liver disease usually causes no symptoms until it has already done damage, and many patients are diagnosed at a point where their treatment options have narrowed. A scan that takes minutes can identify the problem years earlier, while it can still be treated or slowed.
“This gift changes what we can offer patients. DDCDC recognized a need in their communities and backed it, and we are grateful for that trust and for the chance to work in partnership for the benefit of people across our province,” says Jennifer Molloy, CEO, RUH Foundation. Because the equipment is portable, it can be used both at RUH and travel to patients, rather than requiring repeated trips to Saskatoon for imaging and specialist appointments. “Portable FibroScan brings testing closer to the
GM announced for Credit Union Spark Cinema
Submitted In a fitting connection between Weyburn’s movie-going past and its future, the Weyburn Theatre Community Service Cooperative has hired Laura Morrissette as the first General Manager of the Credit Union Spark Cinema. For Laura, working at a movie theatre in Weyburn isn’t entirely new. She previously worked at the Soo Theatre, giving her a unique personal connection to the history of movies in the community she will now help carry forward at the Spark Cinema. A lifelong love of movies, combined with a passion for Weyburn and making the community an even better place to live, made the opportunity particularly meaningful for Laura. “I’ve always loved the movies and the experience of going to the theatre, so having the opportunity to be part of bringing that experience back to Weyburn is incredibly exciting,” said Morrissette. “The Soo Theatre holds a lot of memories for me,
both as an employee and as a moviegoer. I’m excited to help create those same kinds of memories for a whole new generation of families in our community.” As General Manager, Morrissette will take a lead role in preparing the cinema for opening and overseeing its day-to-day operations once the facility welcomes its first moviegoers. “Hiring our first General Manager is a major milestone for the Spark Cinema,” said WTCSC board member, Laila Bader. “Laura understands that this is about more than showing movies. The Spark Cinema has always been about creating something positive for Weyburn, a gathering place for families, young people and the entire community. Her enthusiasm for movies and her passion for Weyburn make her a great fit to help bring that vision to life.” The Board also announced that Corey Morrissette has resigned from his position as a director of the Weyburn Theatre Community Service
Cooperative due to the conflict of interest created by Laura’s appointment. Throughout the recruitment process, Corey removed himself from all discussions, candidate evaluations and interviews related to the General Manager position. The Board also engaged an independent third party to assist with interviews and help ensure candidates were evaluated through a fair and objective process. Following the completion of that process, the Board selected Laura as the successful candidate. Corey has served on the Cooperative’s Board since the early days of the project and has been an integral part of the effort to bring a movie theatre back to Weyburn. “Corey has given an incredible amount of his time and energy to this project,” said Ryan Janke, President of the board. “From an idea that once seemed like a long shot to a cinema that is now approaching opening day, Corey has been there through it all. We are extremely grateful for his
leadership, commitment and the role he has played in helping bring movies back to Weyburn.” With a General Manager now in place, the Cooperative will continue preparations for opening, including operational planning, staffing, training and completing the final steps required to welcome moviegoers. For Laura, those first moviegoers will also represent something of a full-circle moment: from working at the Soo Theatre to leading the Credit
Union Spark Cinema, she will now help write the next chapter of movies in Weyburn.
Grace United Church Worship Service 10:30 am Minister: Rev. Adesequn Oluwayemi Children’s Program
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Chamber opens nominations for Golden Sheaf award
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Golden Sheaf Award, presented by DC Construction and Westrum Lumber. The award will be presented during the Chamber’s annual Ag Appreciation Night on Friday, November 6 at McKenna Hall. Since 1994, the Golden Sheaf Award has recognized excellence in agriculture achievements while celebrating the individuals and families whose contributions strengthen both the agricultural industry and the communities they call home. The award also helps foster greater understanding and appreciation between rural and urban residents throughout southeast Saskatchewan. The Weyburn Chamber is encouraging residents, neighbours, community organizations, and industry partners to nominate deserving producers who demonstrate leadership, innovation, community involvement, stewardship and commitment to agriculture. Eligible nominees must be agricultural producers residing within one of the following Saskatchewan rural municipalities: 6, 7, 8, 9, 36, 37, 38, 39, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 96, 97, 98, or 127 Nomination forms can be picked up at the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce office or downloaded from the Awards section of the Chamber website at Golden-SheafNomination-2026-PDF.pdf
Completed nomination forms must be submitted by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12 p.m. The Golden Sheaf Award is the highlight of the Chamber’s annual Ag Appreciation Night, and event dedicated to recognizing the importance of agriculture to the local economy and celebrating the hard work and dedication of producers and ranchers throughout the region. The evening includes a banquet dinner, featured guest speakers, and presentation of the Golden Sheaf Award. Tickets for Ag Appreciation Night are now available. Individuals interested in attending can register through the Chamber website www. weyburnchamber.com, or contact the office directly by phone 306-842-4738 or email admin@weyburnchamber.com. “Every year we have the privilege of recognizing outstanding agricultural leaders who make a lasting impact on our industry and communities,” said Monica Osborn, executive director of the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce. “We encourage everyone to think about the producers, ranchers, neighbours, and community builders who deserve recognition and submit a nomination”. For more information, nomination forms, or event tickets visit www.weyburnchamber.com or contact the Weyburn Chamber office.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Rural Municipality of Cymri No.36 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Councillor Division 2 Councillor Division 4 Councillor Division 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office at 52 Main Street, Midale, SK. and during regular business hours from September 16th, 2026 to October 6th, 2026, at the Municipal Office at 52 Main Street, Midale, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office.
Tattoo artist Mark Kenway, left, created an unique semi-colon design for Melissa Peterson, at Under Your Skin Tattoo for a CMHA Weyburn fundraiser held September 8. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Wet conditions stall harvest progress in SE
Wet conditions later in the week stalled harvest progress in the southeast region, according to the weekly crop report. Harvest is 26 per cent complete, up from 19 per cent last week. This is well behind the five-year average of 61 per cent and the 10-year average of 59 per cent complete. Significant rainfall was received in the region, slowing field work. The RM of Longlaketon recorded 138 millimetres (mm) of rain, the RM of McKillop received 121 mm, the RM
of Pense recorded 120 mm and the RM of Francis recorded 118 mm. Topsoil moisture has increased, particularly in the surplus category. Cropland topsoil moisture is: 46 per cent surplus, 52 per cent adequate and two per cent short. Hayland topsoil moisture is: 34 per cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate and one per cent short. Pasture topsoil moisture is: 23 per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate and two per cent short. Harvest progress in-
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Rural Municipality of Lomond No.37 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Councillor: Division 2 Councillor: Division 4 Councillor: Division 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 327 Railway Avenue, Goodwater, SK., and during regular business hours from September 16th, 2026 to October 7th, 2026, at the Municipal Office, 327 Railway Avenue, Goodwater, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.
creased by seven per cent in the region this week. Fall cereals are nearly complete, with pulse crops following closely behind. Winter cereals harvested: Winter wheat: 93 per cent and Fall rye: 98 per cent. Oilseeds harvested: Soybeans: 16 per cent, flax: one per cent, canola: 11 per cent and mustard: 23 per cent. Spring cereals harvested: Durum: 37 per cent, barley: 58 per cent, spring wheat: 16 per cent, oats: 33 per cent, triticale:
52 per cent and canary seed: 18 per cent. Pulses harvested: Lentils: 83 per cent, field peas: 86 per cent and chickpeas: 27 per cent. Crop damage this week was mainly caused by heavy rainfall and wind, with minor to severe damage reported across the region. Producers are reporting significant lodging and quality concerns resulting from excess moisture. Scattered hailstorms also caused crop damage this week.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS R.M. of Brokenshell No.68
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Councillor: Division 2 Councillor: Division 4
will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the R.M. Office, located of 1633 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, SK., and during regular business hours on September 16th, 2026 to October 6th, 2026, at the R.M. Office, located of 1633 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: The R.M. Office, located at 1633 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, SK.
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Sarah Leck, Returning Officer
Aleshia Underwood, Returning Officer
Jenna Smolinski Returning Officer
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WPS respond to heavy rain concerns SaskToday The heavy rains that hit Weyburn on September 7 followed a busy week for the Weyburn Police Service (WPS), who responded to 122 calls for service during the week of August 31-September 6. The WPS reminds residents of the serious dangers associated with playing in or driving through flooded streets. “Heavy rainfall over a short period of time can cause significant flooding and, in some circumstances, the force of the water can dislodge manhole covers,” the WPS said. “Floodwater can make an open manhole extremely difficult to see, creating a serious risk of someone falling into the opening and potentially suffering severe injury.” Motorists are also reminded not to drive through flooded streets. In addition to the potential for significant damage, the WPS said vehicles travelling through standing water can create waves that might cause additional damage to nearby homes and businesses. There is also a risk that a vehicle could encounter an open or displaced manhole beneath the water. In other recent police news, members received a complaint September 2 involving a woman driving a van who was alleged to have threatened four youths at a local gas station. The WPS said an investigation determined that the woman had insinuated she was in possession of a firearm and could harm the youths. Police located the suspect vehicle and conducted a high-risk vehicle stop. The WPS said the woman was arrested without incident and charged with uttering threats. She was subsequently released on conditions. Following her release, the woman was apprehended under the Mental Health Services Act and transported to hospital for as-
sessment and care. A victim of an assault, along with two victims of alleged threats, attended the police station on September 6 to report an incident. The WPS said an investigation determined that a woman had assaulted a girl, while a man had allegedly threatened to cause harm to a boy and a woman. Police arrested both individuals without incident. They were charged accordingly and later released on conditions. Later the same day, police responded to a separate domestic dispute involving an assault. The WPS said a man was alleged to have assaulted a woman. He was arrested at the scene without incident and was later released on conditions. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 18th Street and Warren Avenue on September 4. The WPS said an investigation determined an eastbound vehicle failed to yield and was struck by a vehicle travelling on 18th Street. EMS attended the scene and assessed both drivers, who the WPS said sustained minor injuries. A woman was charged with failing to yield. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Police received a Report Impaired Drivers (RID) complaint September 4 regarding a suspected impaired driver. The WPS officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. He was required to provide a roadside breath sample, which resulted in a warn reading. As the driver was under the age of 21, he was issued a 60-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for three days. The WPS reminds motorists that Saskatchewan has zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs for drivers under the age of 21. Choosing a safe and sober ride protects people using roads.
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Norm Park/SaskToday.ca Recently, our premier sent out a birthday greeting to the people and the province we share. Premier Moe gave a shout out to the 1.2 million of us who could be celebrating Saskatchewan’s 121st birthday. Now we just hope we will be celebrating the years beyond and we can eliminate any talk regarding holding referendums concerning a lack of desire to stick around as Canadians. I’m not sure about you, but as a long standing citizen of this province I’m trusting that Scott Moe has no interest in falling in line behind Danielle Smith and her curious case of perhaps seeking an exit from the family. It doesn’t make sense Danielle. Get back to work doing the real job of running a province, not running away. It’s obvious Alberta has no desire to be a 51st state and there are no other obvious options to join any other team after leaving the family to forge out a new order of business. Would they seek to keep Canadian currency? What about policing? Medicare? Border security? Share or not share pipelines or rent them out? And that’s just the tip of that iceberg. Nope we’re thinking Saskatchewan is better off sticking to the Canadian plan keeping in mind that Donnie Deflector, the great mud spreader will be gone within a couple of years if not sooner. Of course we’ll still be hearing him, but that won’t matter so much. So we must look at longer range plans within this fabulous and free country. Compared with 80 per cent of the rest of the globe, we’re in pretty good shape and here we are, situated in the centre of the action. I truly enjoyed working in southern Ontario for a little more than three years and spending time in the Caribbean for a short spell, knowing fully well I was eventually going to “go home.” Saskatchewan grabs your mind and heart if you’ll let it and I was a willing victim. Saskatchewan is not a boring province, contrary to many assessments from others who have not spent any quality time here. They can be excused. And I speak about my province without even having explored that huge and impressive northern environment beyond Prince Albert. That’s my bad because I did live in that city for a year. We have great vistas to explore in central and southern Saskatchewan. Who hasn’t enjoyed Cypress Hills or Qu’Appelle Valley vistas? For several years I would join family or friends to take a trek into Regina and that trip would involve a journey through the valley, and later I could explore more of the valley attacking it from a more eastern zone. Several years ago I was invited to join a couple of friends who were taking a group of kids on a skiing adventure in the valley. I had never done any downhill skiing, but I readily agreed to join them. The trek took us to an area I believe was adjacent to or right within the Ochapowace lands. What was a huge bonus was the fact that it was one of those superior mid-January days. It had snowed a bit overnight, the
sun was now brightly shining and the temperature wasn’t even parka worthy. It was slightly above the freeze mark … excellent for skiing I was told. I got fitted with skis at the shop, started to make my way to the beginner’s hill but Larry and Allan convinced me I could handle the medium grade slope. It turned out I did okay while they and the kids challenged other slopes. After a couple of fun runs I felt it was time to head for the big hill. I got on the lift and enjoyed the ride to the top. Upon arrival I took a look downward and decided I needed a bit of a contemplative moment before tackling my first-ever significant ski run. So, I waddled over to my right to get out of the way of the others who were arriving on the lift. I just needed a few moments to collect thoughts. I slid over to the hilltop edge and joined another skier who I thought was maybe going through a similar thought process. I glanced over and caught the eye of a kid, parka open, smiling. He was a young Indigenous youngster, I guessed around 1011 years old. We didn’t say anything, just checked out the horizon for a few seconds before he swept his arm around in a huge grasping circle and proclaimed, “look at this, it’s beautiful, it’s a fantastic, we’re lucky eh?” We exchanged smiles again as I agreed. We turned our attention back to the scenic view of the Qu’Appelle Valley as seen from a seriously high hill and marvelled at what we saw and what we could appreciate. Honestly, we shared that view of the snow capped hills, the tree lines, the contours of the adjoining hills and dales for at least another 40 seconds to a minute. And then, like you would expect from an 11-year-old, he lifted his skis, turned around, and over his shoulder shouted, “Ok, see ya, thanks.” Why thanks? Maybe it was because I was willing to share the view without a critique or adult-like assessment? He didn’t need to thank me but I definitely needed to thank him for drawing me into a pure Saskatchewan moment that was right up there with our super sun rises, sunsets, canola and wheat fields and bountiful storm watches. I had shared a moment with a kid I never saw again but was grateful to have met even briefly. That kid gave me a memory I could carry for decades. It was a purely shared mutual appreciation. By the way, I made it down the hill, but not before I had to do an “on purpose” wipe out since I knew for sure I couldn’t navigate around a group of giggling high school girls who were standing on skis just visiting, mid-slope. I shared some laughs with them while wiping the snow from my face and proceeded down the hill with no further incident. I often think of that young First Nations kid, hoping he grew into maturity carrying that same attitude and sense of appreciation of nature that he shared with me that January afternoon. So again, thanks kid, hope you had a better run down that hill than I did and hope you have had a solid run on life … Saskatchewan style.
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The Weyburn Senior Men’s season ended at the Weyburn Golf Course on September 10. A donation of $2,000 was made to The Sixty-Seven golf course, raised from 50/50 proceeds from the season, to help purchase a new kitchen sandwich cooler and support the irrigation fund. Pictured, l-r, Don Ruckaber, Don MacKinnon and Murray Benson. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
WCS Eagles lose to Cyclones
Submitted The Weyburn Comp School Eagles football team fell for the first time this season to the Central Cyclones in Moose Jaw on September 12. The Eagles made three big mistakes
in the first half and the cyclones pounced on the opportunity leading the game 17-0 at the half. The Cyclones came out gunning in the 2nd half and blew the score open cruising to a 37-0 win handing
the WCS Eagles their first loss of the 2026 season and dropping their record to two wins and one loss. The Eagles head to Yorkton for a Friday Night Lights game on Friday September 18 at 7p.m.
Submitted Volleyball season has started for the Weyburn Comprehensive School. The WCS Sr. A Girls Volleyball team kicked off their season at the University of Regina tournament over September 11 and 12. The Eagles went 2-1 in their pool play with wins over Ituna and Rosetown and a loss to Tisdale to advance to the Premier division of the tournament. The Eagles moved into the premier re-pool to play Greenall. The Eagles came away with an exciting win over the Griffins 26-24 and 25 -22. The Eagles went
on to win over Montmartre 25-14, 25-16 and Lumsden 25-19, 25-23. Placing first place in the re-pool, the Eagles moved on the quarter final versus Central. The Eagles downed the Cyclones 25-23, 25 -21 to move into a semi final against Vibank. The Eagles lost a back and forth first set 28-30 and the second set 17-25. Moving to the bronze game the Eagles faced a talented Regina Miller team and came up short finishing fourth overall out of 22 teams. Next action for the Sr. A girls volleyball team is Mega Volley in Regina over the Sep-
tember 18 and 19 weekend. The Senior B Girls’ Volleyball Team travelled to Yorkton during the September 11 and 12 weekend to compete in the annual Prep Team Tournament. The WCS girls started off with a win against Swift Current in their first match and a loss to Melville in the second. They went one-and- two in the remaining round robin play with matches against Yorkton Regional, Yorkton Sacred Heart and Canora. They then crossed over to play Swift Current once again. With the ‘win in this final set of games, they placed fifth overall.
Volleyball season starts for WCS senior girls teams
The Ken Hill Memorial championship trophy for the Weyburn Senior Men’s golf season, ages 70 and over, was presented to Mickey Woodard, far right, during the year-end celebration on September 10. Presenting the award were Don MacKinnon and Don Ruckaber.
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U14 Falcons, U12 Ravens keep active in minor football season
Submitted It was a busy two weeks of minor football action for the U14 Young Fellow Falcons and the U12 West Country Ravens. Young Fellow Falcons The U14 Young Fellow Falcons took to the highway to face the Steelers in Swift Current on September 5. The offence went up against a tough defensive front, but was able to grind out a foothold both through the air and on the ground. Though they trailed for the majority of the game, they were able to come up big with under a minute left on the play clock, scoring the go-ahead touchdown. The defence battled hard and managed to fight its way into the backfield on multiple occasions. This helped limit the Steelers’ offence to 26 points. Special teams also showed up, giving us some great starting field position. The field goal unit was able to put up some valuable extra points, which ended up making a huge difference in a 28–26 victory. Special mentions went to offensive-lineman Rhys Fowler, player of the game Dierks Schneider, offense Judd Vennard, defense Landon Koszman and special teams Connor Metz and Ryker Walliser. The U14 Young Fellow Falcons went into Moose Jaw on September 12 ready for a battle and that’s exactly what they got. In a game that came down to the final minute, the Falcons went toe-to-toe with the Raiders from start to finish and nearly came away with the win. Weyburn took a 19–12 lead late in the fourth quarter and looked to have the game in hand, but Moose Jaw answered with a long scoring play to make it 19–18. The Raiders then went for two.
Earlier in the game, the Falcons had shut down the exact same conversion attempt. This time, Moose Jaw found a way through, taking a 20–19 lead with just over a minute left to play. It was a tough one to lose, but there was a lot to like about the Falcons’ performance. The offence battled all night, the defence came up with big stops, and the Falcons showed they can compete with anyone in this league. “I thought it was really exciting football. I thought it was an excellent game right from the start to the very end. As you saw, they took it right to one minute left. It was a one-point game. You really can’t ask for much more than that,” said head coach Brad Hillstead. “We’ve been working at it. We’ve got some good young gutsy guys coming up. We’ve got a couple of good returning players. We’ve got a really good core of players that have been here for six years.” Special mentions went to offensive-lineman Raidee McArthur, defense Kai Clark, special teams Judd Vennard, offense Logan Payak and playmaker Connor Metz. West Country Ravens The U12 West Country Ravens faced the Lions while playing in Moose Jaw on September 5. Moose Jaw came out flying and grabbed the early momentum, but the Ravens kept battling and found plenty of bright spots along the way. The defense delivered some big tackles, while the offense kept grinding, pushing the ball and looking for a way to break through. It may not have been their day on the scoreboard, but there was no shortage of effort, energy and fight from this crew. Every snap is another chance to learn,
improve and come back stronger. Special metions went to defense Bohdan Jackiw, offense Declan Graefer, player of the game Bryce Bell and offensive-lineman of the game Brayden Mackenzie. The U12 West Country Ravens hit the road to Assiniboia on September 12, taking the field against the Rockets with a picturesque Saskatchewan wheat field as the backdrop. It was a chilly one, but the Ravens came ready to play. Declan Graefer and Brooks Schneider shared duties at quarterback. The Ravens offence had a tough time finding room against a fast and physical Rockets defence, but both quarterbacks continued battling to move the ball. The receivers and running backs absorbed some big hits, while the offensive line worked hard in the trenches and delivered some strong blocks against a very aggressive Rockets defensive line. On defence, Jake Szczecinski came up with several big tackles. Kody Turner and Bryce Bell, both recently moved from offence to defence, also made their presence felt with some hard tackles and a strong effort against Assiniboia’s runheavy offence. The Ravens defensive line generated some great pressure throughout the game, fighting through the Rockets offensive line and getting into the backfield. Bohdan Jackiw and Ethan Kirkpatrick each broke through for a quarterback sack. Despite the effort, the Ravens fell to the Rockets 45–0. Special mentions went to offensive lineman McGinnis Bruce Barry, play maker of the game Kody Turner, offensive Landon Jackson and defense Jake Szczecinski.
The John Whitell memorial trophy for the Weyburn Senior Men’s golf season, under 70 category, was presented to Dale Ruckaber, far right, during the year-end celebration on September 10. Presenting the award Photos by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review were Don MacKinnon and Don Ruckaber.
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Thomas (Teg) Grieve
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas (Teg) Grieve on Monday, August 31st, at the Fillmore Health Center at the age of 93. Thomas leaves to mourn his passing, wife Karen and their 4 children: Son Dylan; wife Tara Lee and their kids Stetson and Ky. Daughter Angel and partner Spencer. Son Brett and wife Hannah. Stepdaughter Deanna; husband Dan and children Cole (Alexis), Hannah (Dylan), Ryker and Ainsley. From his previous marriage he leaves: Daughter Cindy; Husband Glen and their children Cassie and Georgia (Riley). Daughter Lorena; Husband Jack and their children Nicole (Nathan) and Ryland (Gabby). Son Scott; wife Brenda and their children Mandy (Pete) and Melissa (Ben). Also mourning are sister Shirley Lueck, as well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Thomas was born on March 29th, 1933, in Hardieville, Alta. He grew up on small acreage near Lethbridge. He with his family moved to Fillmore in 1950, where he then finished Grade 12. He went back to Lethbridge, where he obtained a commerce certificate and went to work at a brewery. Not long after he decided the farming life was best for him and back, he came to Fillmore to farm with his dad and brother. Shortly after he started to raise his first family, Cindy, Lorena and Scott. As a farm family, they took part in many community events, sporting activities and of course 4H and showing cattle! In 1995 Tom and Karen met, and he gained stepdaughter Deanna then he and Karen had Son Dylan and adopted Angel and Brett. They continued with the 4H, sports and community events. Tom was an avid ball player and curler; he played ball with the Fillmore Rockets for 53 years! He spent countless hours coaching and watching all his kids, grandkids and great grandkids play sports too. Teg was a cattleman through and through. He spent his whole life raising, showing and fitting cattle, as well as serving on various breed associations and producer groups. Tom owned many cows in his day, but his favourite were Herefords and Charolais. He passed his love of cows down to his kids, who all showed in 4H and some in junior shows around Canada! He was also an exhibitor in Agribition for 51 years and loved every year more than the last!! In recent years, Tom couldn’t be out with the cattle, but he enjoyed touring the pastures in the truck, attending cattle sales in Candiac whenever he had the chance and enjoyed visits with his family while doing so! Tom made countless friends wherever he went and would strike up a conversation with absolutely anyone! He will be missed by many, but we hope his new pasture has endless grass, a great group of cattle and a good dog! A graveside service will be held on September 26th, 2026, at the Fillmore Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Please bring a chair if you so require. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the farm North of Fillmore following the service. Everyone is welcome for food, beverage and great conversation! Farm Implements
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John Whitell
John Frederick Whitell, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on September 3, 2026. He was 92 years of age. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Weyburn Branch #47, 150 ~ Third Street NE, Weyburn, SK with Judy Beck officiating. Luncheon and shared memories will follow after the service at the Legion. A Private Family Interment will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Weyburn, SK. 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”. For Sale - Misc
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