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Vol.116 No. 39 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 8 Pages
Weyburn Legion President Brian Glass, left, placed a wreath at the Cenotaph on September 23 in recognition of Legion Week, as Deputy police chief Shane St. John and Weyburn Police members Cpl. Ryan Cherniawsky, Cst. Darcy Cleasby, Sgt. Riley Ross and Cst. Lisa RobPhoto by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review ertson look on.
NEW HOSPITAL
SHA receives update on projected opening the present facility. The existing hospital had reached its limits, he said, and the Weyburn area needed a building that could support how health care is delivered now and in the future, rather than renovating the existing site. The new Weyburn General Hospital brings together 25 acute-care beds, 10 inpatient mental health beds from Tatagwa View, EMS, ambulatory care, a heliport for STARS Air Ambulance, space for the hospital’s foundation and other services. Akins said Weyburn now has a completed, modern 35-bed hospital. Construction wrapped up April 29, shifting attention from building the hospital to preparing for safe occupancy. Between May and October, numerous tasks have needed to be completed before a “go-live decision” is actually made, he said, but it is on track for the fall.
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All 35 beds are planned to move across the city in one co-ordinated day. Ambulance and patient transport systems will transition through a controlled cutover, ensuring only one emergency department is operating at a time. “A move day command centre will provide one escalation path and coordinate systems,” he said. Weather conditions will be factored into the decision to proceed with the transition. Once patient services and equipment have transferred, the existing site will be decommissioned and the old hospital, which is more than 70 years old, will be demolished. Akins said the project is supported by a $134-million provincial investment, while the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation, which started fundraising in 2009, brought in $14.86 million.
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David Willberg/ SaskToday.ca The new Weyburn General Hospital is expected to open this fall. Members of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s board received a detailed update on the capital project during the September 24 meeting. Shanen Akins, the hospital’s executive director of acute care, walked the board through the new facility, the timelines for opening and the support it has received, among other topics. Akins noted he has spent almost a third of his health-care career being part of the project, dating back to when he was a nurse working on the floor of the existing Weyburn General Hospital. “I remember sitting there with cardboard cutouts, trying to make the perfect building, which looks nothing like today,” he said, later adding the project became more than replacing
EXTRA HANDS NEEDED FOR EVENT
It takes a community to make Communithon happen, and the Weyburn Communithon Foundation is looking for volunteers to help bring this year’s event to life. The 45th Annual Weyburn Communithon is set for Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24. Behind-the-scenes, hundreds of volunteer hours are needed to make the weekend a success. From setting up and coordinating performers to helping with the broadcast, finance and everything in between, there is a place for everyone at Communithon. Continued on Page 5
CHURCH TO MARK 120TH YEAR
The Calvary Baptist Church will celebrate 120 years with a special anniversary weekend on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4. Built by volunteers in 1906, the original historic building served as the cornerstone of the Baptist community. A barbecue will be held at the Calvary Baptist on Saturday, October 3 from 5 to 6 p.m. A music program follows at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with historical photos and other church memorabilia on display. Then a worship service will be held on Sunday, october 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., following by a light lunch at 12 noon to 1 p.m. During the fellowship of the afternoon, all local residents are welcome to attend. Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40069240 Publication Mail Registration No. 09093
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City of Weyburn responds to rapid and widespread flooding
SaskToday The City of Weyburn continues to review the impacts of the significant September 7 rainfall event, which caused widespread flooding and damage to properties and infrastructure across the community. City crews worked alongside emergency services throughout as conditions changed rapidly across Weyburn. Crews responded to areas experiencing rising water and sewer backups, closed flooded roads and redirected traffic, cleared debris that was being carried toward storm drains, and monitored critical
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infrastructure. Response continued in the days that followed, with crews addressing ongoing sewer backups, flushing and inspecting sewer mains and catch basins, and cleaning up washouts, debris and other flood-related impacts. “Many of the people responding that day were also dealing with water approaching their own homes or backups in their own basements,” said Director of Engineering Renee Cugnet. “Some returned home after hours of flood response to find their own properties affected, then came back the next day to continue the work. I’m incredibly proud of how our staff and departments came together during an extremely difficult event.” What the city knows Environment and Climate Change Canada recorded approximately 85 millimetres of rain over the 24-hour period ending the following morning, while other precipitation monitoring in the Weyburn area reported totals closer to 107 millimetres. Flooding impacts developed rapidly during the
late morning and around midday, when intense rainfall produced a large volume of runoff across the community. Weyburn has separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The stormwater system collects rain and surface runoff and carries it to the Souris River. The sanitary system carries wastewater from homes and businesses to the City’s main lift station and then to the wastewater treatment lagoons. Like many communities across the province, parts of Weyburn’s storm and sanitary sewer networks were built to standards from an earlier era and predate current drainage practices. On September 7, rainfall exceeded the amount the stormwater system could collect and move immediately, causing water to accumulate on streets, properties and other low-lying areas. Stormwater also entered the sanitary sewer network, adding significant volume to a system designed to carry wastewater from homes and businesses. The city’s lift stations
remained operational and stormwater outlets to the river remained open. However, the added stormwater exceeded the sanitary system’s designed capacity, causing sewer levels to rise and contributing to backups in some properties. What is still being investigated The city is still determining where and how stormwater entered the sanitary system and why impacts varied across the community. Parts of Weyburn’s sewer network are more than 60 years old and include materials common at the time, such as clay tile pipes and brick manholes. Potential pathways for stormwater to enter the sanitary system include manholes, aging pipes, cross-connections, groundwater seepage and sump pumps or weeping tile systems connected to the sanitary sewer. These are potential sources of infiltration and do not mean the City has determined that any one source caused the backups experienced on September 7. The City is reviewing
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A flood recovery information centre offered support to local residents who had damages to their property during heavy rains on September 7. Pictured, l-r, Westland Insurance representives Saurabh Gupta and Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review Omkumar Patel spoke to Glenroy Cox.
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operational and infrastructure information from the event, including how local sewer networks performed, how water moved through the system and pumping capacity at key points. “We know this is a complex system and there will not be one simple answer,” said Cugnet. “Our engineering work is focused on collecting the data, understanding how water moved through the network and identifying practical solutions to the community-wide capacity issues we are seeing.” Information submitted through the Community Flood Impact Survey will be reviewed alongside engineering data, infrastructure assessments and operational information to help identify patterns and areas requiring further investigation. The city said it recognizes that flooding did not affect every property or neighbourhood in the same way. Understanding those differences is an important part of determining what occurred within the overall system. “September 7 had a significant impact on residents and businesses across Weyburn, and we know people have questions about what happened and what comes next,” said Mayor Jeff Richards. “Residents deserve clear information about what we know, what we are still working to understand and how that information will guide the decisions ahead.” Maintaining and improving the network Weyburn has approximately 100 kilometres of underground sewer infrastructure. Maintaining and improving a network of that scale requires longterm planning, ongoing maintenance and targeted capital investment. Over the past five years, the City has increased sewer maintenance and rehabilitation, including manhole and sewer line repairs, flushing and inspection programs. Engineering modelling and system assessments are also used
to identify constraints and prioritize improvements through the annual capital planning process. This work is part of the City’s ongoing effort to improve how water moves through the system and address pumping capacity at key points. Recent capital project work has included replacing three major stormwater culvert outlets to the Souris River in partnership with the Ministry of Highways, as well as replacing the storm main on 16th St. and upgrading the wastewater lagoon receiving chamber and transfer pump station. In 2025, Council approved amendments to the Sewer Bylaw prohibiting clear water waste from being directed into the sanitary sewer system. The City has also worked with the Water Security Agency (WSA) on flood hazard mapping, with a WSA-led study completed in 2023 to support community planning. Following changes to provincial flood standards in 2025, the City and WSA also discussed additional 1:200-year flood hazard mapping. “Council needs clear, reliable information to make decisions about infrastructure,” said Cugnet. “Our job as staff is to build that picture through operational data, engineering analysis, system modelling, infrastructure assessments and the information we are gathering from residents. That work will help identify where improvements are needed and inform future capital priorities.” In 2027, engineering design work is planned for additional upgrades to local sewer networks, how water moves through the system and pumping capacity at key points. “We cannot redesign or replace an entire underground network at once,” said Mayor Richards. “The work is to understand the data, make the most effective improvements we can and continue investing in the system over time.”
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A collaborative mural of the Weyburn Fair midway, using a photo taken by the late Greg Nikkel, was recreated by several painters, including Greg’s wife, Tracy (centre), and daughters, Deborah and Johanna. Savannah and Michael created tile designs while participating in a Culturepalooza workshop held at the Spark Centre. Photos by Sabrina Kraft
A collaborative mural was created during Culturepalooza activities at the Sparks Centre on September 26. Pictured, l-r, Kendra Colbow, Sherry Hamel, Ramone Dempsey, Jill and Arlo Zyla. Dancers Jade Alcalde, Alexandra Jose and Aerendel Bahingawan performed a Filipino dance, as part of the entertainment featured at the Sparks Centre during Culturepalooza on September 26.
Juan and Milan learned how to play cricket from Bablu John during a ‘Try Cricket’ session held during Culturepalooza.
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Dancers Karen Ann Joe, Ayaan Asha, Catherine Manjaly and Helen Mary Joe performed an Indian dance, as part of Culturepalooza entertainment.
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Concert Series kicks off season line-up with mind-blowing concert
Music fans are in for a treat as Weyburn Concert Series presents its first event of the 2026-27 season, SIMPLY QUEEN. This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows - musically and visually capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world. Based out of Windsor, Ontario, Simply Queen was formed in 2012 by front man, Rick Rock. Freddie Mercury impersonator extraordinaire Rock, a Canadian songwriter, recording artist and live entertainer for over four decades, has been joined by several talented artists over the years. Current members include Rock on piano and guitar, Charles “CC” Lambrick on guitar and keyboards, Mitch Taylor on bass, and Phil “The Hammer” Charrette on drums. All four members are veteran musicians who have performed in festivals, theatres and arenas across North America and beyond
and provide stellar vocals to bring this tribute to Queen fans worldwide. Throughout his storied career, Rock has entertained countless thousands as both headliner and supporting act for many legendary international artists. For many years, Rock contemplated a tribute to his iconic rock heroes - Freddie Mercury and Queen. With the release of the smash hit, bio-pic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the ensuing accolades and awards, Queen has been thrust back into the public consciousness - not only rekindling the affections of existing fans but gaining whole new generations of them. It’s clear without a doubt that Freddie Mercury is revered and beloved as one of the greatest vocalists, showmen and songwriters of all time and in that spirit. Rock has been belting out the songs and channeling Freddie’s charisma and exuberance to sold-out audiences across North America and beyond for the past ten years now, thriving on the energy of his enthusiastic crowds from the moment he hits the stage. Lambrick is an immensely talented guitarist, vocal-
ist, keyboardist, songwriter, producer and recording engineer who brings decades of live experience and a Degree in Music from the U of Windsor as Simply Queen’s newest guitar slinger and has quickly become the de facto MD (music director). Taylor is another well-respected, veteran performer. Absorbing the groove and soul of Motown and the aggressive edge of Motor City hard rock radio growing up, he played piano, trombone and drums before switching to bass guitar in his teens. He brings a wealth of stage experience, authenticity and panache to the Simply Queen show with his rock-solid grooves, soaring high vocal harmony and cool demeanor. Charrette is a powerhouse percussionist and vocalist and the driving force behind Simply Queen - but it doesn’t stop there. His amazing vocal range and tone bear an uncanny similarity to Roger Taylor’s distinctive, razor-edged style allowing Simply Queen the versatility to feature him on several of Roger’s signature songs. Some career highlights for Charrette include opening for such legendary
acts as Kansas, Quiet Riot, Herman’s Hermits, The Monkees, Rik Emmett of Triumph, Foghat and War. When asked about some memorable moments for the band, Rock mentioned that Simply Queen was invited to join headliner KISS on their cruise in 2019. More recently, on September 5th, Simply Queen played in Utah at a celebra-
tion of Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday. Playing at the North American Queen convention has also been a highlight for Simply Queen. Rock noted that they have played in Saskatchewan before - in Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift Current - however, this is their first visit to Weyburn. The band has always
been treated very well on the prairies and they enjoy the atmosphere and vibe that concert-goers provide in smaller communities and venues. The concert will take place Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cugnet Centre stage. Tickets are available at www.showpass.com. This show is “guaranteed to blow your mind”!
Simply Queen’s founder and front man, Rick Rock. Photo by David Galindo Photography
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F RO M T H E S I D E L I N E S Formal education avenues seem to be getting more complicated
Volunteers sought to assist with annual Communithon
Continued from front page “Communithon truly wouldn’t be possible without the incredible volunteers who give their time and energy to make it happen,” says Laura Eddy from the Communithon Volunteer Committee. “We’re so fortunate to have a community that continues to show up, year after year. Whether you’re volunteering with friends, family, coworkers or on your own, it’s a great way to connect with others, have some fun and be part of something that makes a real difference right here in our community.” This year, the committee is making a special call for community members to volunteer during Friday evening and throughout the day Saturday. Having additional community volunteers step into these shifts will help ensure that member agencies can participate in Communithon without having to overextend their own staff and volunteers throughout the 30-hour event. The committee is looking for individuals, families, friends, community groups, local workplaces and students to lend a hand. For youth, volunteering is a great way to earn those required school volunteer hours while being part of the fun! With a variety of shifts available, you can find a time that works with your schedule, meet new people, connect with your community, and help keep this longstanding local tradition going. Come hang out, have fun, and get your hours while you’re at it. Volunteer shifts are available in threehour time slots, with up to 25 volunteers needed at a time. Opportunities include: • Running video cameras • Assisting with the production truck • Helping coordinate performers
• Supporting finance and donations • Running errands • Assisting with set-up, clean-up and other event needs No experience is necessary, and training is provided. Whether you can give a few hours, a full shift or more of your time, your contribution helps share the workload and keep Communithon running strong. The Communithon Committee is also encouraging local businesses to get involved by giving staff an opportunity to volunteer during the event. It’s a chance to step away from the day-to-day, connect with the community and work together as a team while supporting local organizations. Funds raised through Communithon support eight local member agencies and the important work they do throughout Weyburn and the surrounding area: • Big Brothers Big Sisters Weyburn • Canadian Mental Health Association • Envision Counselling and Support Centre • Inclusion Weyburn • Southeast Advocates • CNIB • Weyburn Care-a-Van • Weyburn Humane Society For 45 years, Communithon has been a community effort. It’s the volunteers who give their time, the performers who share their talents, the businesses who lend their support and the donors who give what they can that make this event possible. This year, the community is being invited to add their hands to the many that make Communithon possible. To learn more or sign up, visit www.communithon.com/volunteer or email communithonvolunteers@gmail.com.
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Norm Park/SaskToday.ca Claude may be replacing Chaucer, and should we be concerned? That’s just one question swirling around this vast global community of teachers, counsellors, professors and students. Who really knows what’s coming next. Will it be a technical hack into the educational worlds that will send educators and students back to traditional text books and notepads? I’m guessing probably not, but the AI world is certainly a force to be recognized on the educational front lines. After all, if we let it, AI may well threaten that wonderful art of thinking that we have come to rely on over the years. We must understand that although the formal school year in most North American territories has remained fairly steady, with just under 1,000 hours of classroom experiences being required, the products the students and educators have been directed to accept and consume has grown. Laptops replacing text books? If so, then Shakespeare is being challenged for prime time by ChatGPT? So where do the instructors and their subjects flee to find success? I read a couple of articles (yes, read them, didn’t listen to them) from university professors who readily admitted they had compromised their grading routines to include more A or A+ marks when in reality, they admitted, the students’ work were more on a B or B+ level. Why are they doing that? Well, it is no secret, post secondary schooling enrolment in name brand universities is big business costing millions of dollars annually so to stay in the business of attracting students, the results must be promising to ensure the foundational funding flows remain steady or increasing. Federal funds, provincial or state funding, business sponsorships and family foundation funds are required to keep university presidents, chancellors, professors, assistant and associate professors paid with the best ones to be paid even more. As a result, not only are the supporters encouraged to dig a little deeper, so are the students and their families. What used to cost $4,000 or $5,000 per year for tuition is now upwards of $20,000 to $30,000 with international students usually being charged double that amount just to get on to and into a so-called prestigious campus and its environment. Thus, you get the compromised professors who are encouraged to push their desk riding subjects forward with an A rather than a B-. As one prof. noted, he used to restrict himself to a code of quality wherein that usually no more than 20 per cent of his student population received the A or A+ grade or that 3.9 – 4.0 level. He is now bowing to the pressure inflicted on the secondary and post-secondary enrolments. It hasn’t helped that in some instances, especially in the United States, politics, rallies and protests have led to
funding claw backs. So while the student bodies are always ready to engage in wonderful free speech opportunities, their political counterparts are imparting countermeasures to stop them and one of the best ways is to cut financial support. Game, set, match. Only in this case, nobody really wins. The game ends in a tie until a judicial referee calls for an overtime session to temporarily clear the decks. On the technical front, educational environments just like the medical world can embrace AI and new technical offerings, but they also know they must do so with a degree of trepidation. There is always a problematic issue lurking around each corner and no rock solid rules to guide the practitioners. AI and laptops or ripped up text books, what do you want? In the old school world of elementary and secondary classrooms, failures were frequent enough to be dreaded but accepted. Young people with developing cognitive skills were tested and where they were found wanting, received a failing grade. They learned early on to accept it. Rinse and repeat and pay attention during the next round and learn. Sometimes that wasn’t easy. In today’s learning environments, the energy and expertise seeks out various educational streams so students who would have faltered and failed a few decades ago, are now provided alternate routes to success and they are backed up wonderfully by early learning adventures that help even the youngest adventurers into the educational world realize that it can be an intriguing and yes, enjoyable journey. So while educational experiences from elementary to university and college are not playgrounds, they don’t need to be torture chambers either. I harken back to my own secondary school years as perhaps a helpful hint for those who struggle to find some direction. Sometimes that teacher in front of you, not the Iphone provides the helpful impetus. Our Grade 11 English/literature educator who was in her first year of regular classroom engagement wrote in the margins of my action essay. “Please watch your sentence structure also, please keep writing.” I’m sure she didn’t realize she had sparked an ember of interest in one young mind. Maybe there was some direction for the future after all. Well, there was and it led to many years of spilling words on pages, starting at $40 a week for a 50 to 60 hour work week. I got to visit with people and spill words for a living thanks to Elaine, that newly endorsed teacher. Others had to go to real work … like learning how to be good teachers, professors, counsellors, lawyers, doctors, nurses, plumbers, electricians, miners and so on. You know, the real workers who move us forward. And yep, she was correct, I still struggle with sentence structure.
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Red Wings take back-to-back games from Estevan Bruins
Steven Wilson SaskToday.ca The Weyburn Red Wings kicked off the Highway 39 Cup with a wild 8-5 victory over the rival Estevan Bruins at the Whitecap Resources Centre on September 25. The back-and-forth rivalry game featured a steady stream of offence before Weyburn blew the doors open with a four-goal third period. Red Wings coach Cody Mapes felt his players eventually found their footing in the highscoring affair. “It’s probably a true early season rivalry game that is a little wild at times,” Mapes said. “As the game went on, we settled in and stuck to what was going to give us success. We answered well in the first half of the game.” Weyburn’s scoring came from up and down the roster. Jase McNichol led the way with two goals, including a first-period, short-handed marker. Jaxson Doyle racked up three points with a goal and two assists, while Jace Harder and Jordan Wales also notched a goal and an assist each. “We really did get contributions from all over the ice, so it was good to see,” Mapes said. Defenceman Jonah Bierd also added two assists on a night he was honoured before puck drop for his performance with the Calgary Raiders of the Rocky Mountain Junior A Lacrosse League. The Raiders won the Minto Cup this year, with Bierd picking up three points in the tournament. Estevan initially took control in the first period when Shea Rollason opened the scoring at 10:26. The two teams traded tallies, with Lochlan Tetarenko scoring for the Bruins before Harder tied the game at 2-2 late in the opening frame. The see-saw battle continued in the second period. Estevan capitalized on a power play with a goal from Aiden Laing, but Weyburn’s Wales answered less than 30 seconds later. After Doyle gave Weyburn their first lead, Ty Hynes tied it 4-4 for the Bruins at the 10:02 mark. Following the Hynes goal, Mapes opted for a change in the crease. Starting goaltender Nate Stevens was pulled at 10:59 of the second period after stopping 13 of 17 shots. Relief netminder Ethan Berard stepped in to earn the win, turning aside nine of the 10 shots he faced over the remainder of the game. “Sometimes you just don’t have it that night and it’s no big deal,” Mapes said. “We know that Stev-
ie’s a rock star and we know that he’s going to be good. It’s why we didn’t pull him after the goal. We waited until the time out and didn’t want to make a scene of it.” He added that having two capable goaltenders drives the team to be its best. Weyburn completely dominated the final 20 minutes. McNichol put the Red Wings ahead for good just 1:37 into the third period. Jacob Morrison, Ryan Gibbs, and Savage Keller piled on with three more goals to extend the lead to 8-4. Gunner Moore added a late goal for Estevan with three minutes remaining, but the Bruins couldn’t close the gap. Estevan goalie Brady Carr took the loss after making 33 saves on 41 shots. Mapes knows there are still details to refine on the defensive side of the puck, particularly on zone entries and exits, but he is optimistic about the team’s trajectory. “We saw a lot of processes tonight that give us success and, when we buy into those, we are going to be very successful,” Mapes said. Red Wings 5, Bruins 3 September 26 The Red Wings captured a 5-3 win over Estevan, while playing at Affinity Place for the home-andhome series on September 26. Estevan scored first midway through the first period on a Steven Steranka goal, moments after Weyburn goalie Nate Stevens’ attempted to clear the puck. Weyburn responded with three power-play goals in under four minutes, courtesy of Teigan Semchyshen, Ryan Gibbs and Adam Savage Keller. Lochlan Tetarenko scored on a break 94 seconds into the middle frame to pull the Bruins to within one, and the Bruins hit the post a short time later. It remained a 3-2 game until midway through the second, when former Estevan U18 AAA Bears’ forward Jase McNichol scored on a two-man advantage to restore Weyburn’s two-goal lead. Estevan cut the deficit in half again with 6:02 to play in the frame when Shea Rollason scored. Estevan outshot Weyburn 11-5 in the third period, with most of the opportunities coming in the final five minutes. Another former Bear, Aidan Mohan, had the lone goal of the frame, scoring into an empty net with 76 seconds to play to clinch the win for Weyburn. Stevens made 24 saves for Weyburn. Dylan Adams stopped 26 shots for the Bruins.
Weyburn Red Wings forward Jacob Morrison circled around the back of the Estevan Bruins net, during a home game at Whitecap Resources Centre on September 25. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
U14 Falcons claim huge win over Oilers
Submitted The U14 Young Fellow Falcons won 44-0 against the Estevan Oilers during a game held September 20. An overcast day kept the temperature down for an excellent afternoon clash. Falcons jumped out scoring early and often. Offence was firing on all cylinders and was able to march the field and finish
in the endzone. Three different quarterbacks were able to have success, this was in large part due to the athletes on the line. offensiveline continues to improve weekly and are becoming a difficult force for opposing teams. On the flip side of the field, defence had themselves a day, each play
was met with a gang of Falcons that simply would not break. Their play kept the Oilers off of the scoreboard and kept our offence in excellent field position. Safety Landon Koszman put an exclamation point on their efforts by finishing the game with a huge play, scoring the first defensive points of the season. Special teams were able
to pin the oilers deep in their own territory to make for a long day for Estevans offence. Players of the game for September 20 were Dierks Schneider as offensive player, Jace Patrick as offensive lineman, Roy Payton as defensive player, Hudson Fowler for game all star and Logan Payak for special teams.
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review The Weyburn Gold Wings opened the season splitting two games with the Northern Raider Bears while playing in Prince Albert over the weekend. Weybun 5 Prince Albert 0 September 26 The Gold Wings scored twice in the first period. Liv Peck scored a powerplay goal at 3:33, assisted by Taelah Schnurr and Harper Danchilla. Kahli Keen followed with a goal at 1:37 left, assisted by Sage Johns and Schnurr. There was no scoring in the second period. The Gold Wings added three goals in the third period. Schnurr scored at 17:58, assisted by Johns and Kinley Dammann. Danchilla scored at 8:26, assisted by Schnurr and Peyton Birnie. Haven Bourassa scored at 3:55, assisted by Mickenzie Petford and Essa Hurford. Weybun 2 Prince Albert 3 September 27 The following evening, the Bears scored twice in the first period to start the
game off. In the second period, Keen scored a powerplay goal at 8:26, assisted by Petford and Chelsea Madsen. The Bears kept their lead by adding another goal at 7:11. In the third period. Harbour Janz scored for the Gold Wings at 11:52, assisted by Danchilla and Peyton Birnie, but that was all the Gold Wings could respond with. Players Look Foward “I enjoy playing hockey for the Gold Wings because we have such a great team culture and have built a high standard for ourselves and our teammates that we hold each other accountable to,” said Haven Bourassa, a defensemen from Estevan who is returning to the team. “I love that we find fun from the effort and work we put in,” she added. “Some highlights of my hockey career so far are winning gold in the NAHC tournament in U13, beating Battleford in league my rookie season, and having lead the league in most points for a rookie defensemen,” added Bourassa. Her prediction for the
upcoming season is “we will be relentless and prove to the league that we’re a team that they should be scared of. I think we have constant compete and the mindset that we can only get better so with saying that I think that this season can be a longer one and lead us deeper into playoffs, as long as everyone owns their role and brings their constant effort to not only games but also practices.” “I really enjoy playing for the Gold Wings because we have a great coaching staff and so many talented and caring girls on the team. Everyone pushes each other to get better while also making it a fun and supportive environment,” said Kahli Keen, a defencemen from White City who is a new addition to the team. “Some of the biggest highlights of my hockey career so far have been winning the U15 AA Championship and the U18 AAA League Championship. Also receiving second team All-Star from the league last year. All were really special experiences
that I’ll always remember,” said Keen. “I predict we’re going to come out hard, compete every game, and play to our full potential. We have a lot of talent and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together this season!” Community Focus The Gold Wings team is involved in the community through various levels of helping with Weyburn hockey teams, power skating and PD days. They also volunteer at Tatagwa with the residents. They are pursuing many other opportunities throughout the season for them to be more involved. Many of the players are full-time students, who are also on top of playing at the elite level, so their time is limited with school and training. The team still has a focus on being supportive and contributing members of this community. Rookies this year are Essa Hurford, Zoe Bigoraj and Kaley Allard. Also new to the team this year are Kahli Keen, Harbour Janz, Peyton Birnie, Mickenzie Petford and Addi Frey.
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Elton Hill
With heavy hearts, we announce that Elton Norman Hill, of Ogema, Saskatchewan, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by his wife Pat; his parents Bud and Marion Hill; in-laws Clarence and Mary Shaw; sister Irene Claffey; brothersin-law Duane Claffey, Joe Shaw, Lawrence Johnson; and sister-in-law Audrey Johnson. He is survived by his second wife Jean McKerricher-Hill; two children David (Nola) Hill and Charlene (Colin) Guraluick; three granddaughters Ashley (Daniel) Hill-Boudreau, Kaylan (Joel) Fisher, Brittney (Andrew) Gay; two grandsons Cody (Kaitlin) Guraluick, Tyson Guraluick (Sarah Hoag); eight great-grandchildren Olivier and Elodie Boudreau, Ada and Henry Fisher, Curren and Cora Gay, Nash and Gunnar Guraluick; Sister-in-law Dolly Shaw, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and his extended family – McKerricher families. Elton was born on July 31, 1936, at Bures, Sask. He attended Adell School, then worked at PFRA Pasture, and seismograph in Albert. In 1958, he returned home, married Pat Shaw and began living on a farm ½ mile from his parents’ farm. They spent the next 50 years raising their family and developing their farm and running a mixed farming operation, making this their life. He farmed side by side with his dad, had a great working relationship for 24 years, then Bud and Marion moved to Ogema and his son David and Nola took over their farm and kept the tradition going, working with Elton side by side for the next 39 years. In 2008, Pat passed away, and he remarried Jean McKerricher in 2009, and they continued to farm until 2021, at which time they retired to Ogema. They were faithful spectators at all their grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, piano recitals, dance recitals and sport days, etc. Elton was very involved in the community, as well as the Ogema Agriculture Society, Odd Fellows Lodge, and Deep South Pioneer Museum. In his spare time, he enjoyed doing woodwork, making various items like cabins and bird houses out of 100-year-old cedar fence posts and other beautiful creations. Through the years, he enjoyed rodeos, anything horse-related, bowling, dancing, playing cards and visiting over a cup of coffee or whiskey, depending on the time of day! He was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbour or friend, whether it was by fixing a tire, welding, working cows, cutting grass, or fixing at the museum, or just whatever they needed help with. His contributions to our lives are innumerable, and we are so lucky to have had him as a husband, dad, and grandpa. We know that where he is, the rodeo is never a repeat, the coffee is always fresh, and the crocuses are always in bloom. A funeral service was held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ogema Heritage Hall. Memorial donations in Elton’s memory were greatly appreciated to the Deep South Pioneer Museum, Box 185, Ogema, SK, S0C 1Y0.
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Darlene Stinson
Darlene Elaine Stinson, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on September 17, 2026 at the age of 68 years. She was predeceased by her father, Alfred; Grandma, Jessie Smith; brotherin-law, Larry Burk. Darlene is survived by her mother, Betty Curtis; sister, Carol Burk; brother, Larry Morasch; sister, Valerie (Hobie) Schmautz; numerous nieces, nephews and all her good friends. Cremation has taken place. There will be no formal funeral service held. ~ The kindest hearts carry the most scars ~ For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Darlene may be made to the Weyburn Humane Society, P.O. Box 1062, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2L3. 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”. Legal/Public Notices
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