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The Grinch, Buddy the Elf and Jola Bell-Erb joined Santa at Frosty Fest, hosted by Paramedics with Heart, on December 14. Photo Leslie Coulter/Weyburn Review
CPKC Holiday Train set to pull into city Friday night SaskToday staff CPKC Rail has announced the date and the entertainers for its annual Holiday Train stops in the southeast. A U.S. version of the train will cross the Canada-U.S. border at North Portal at noon on Dec. 19. The stop will be at the First Street railway crossing in the village. It will then work its way to Estevan for a stop at 3:15 p.m. at the CPKC station. The performers
typically face Seventh Street. Then the train will be in Weyburn at 6 p.m. at 512 Railway Avenue. The performances are scheduled to last 30 minutes. Times are subject to change. L a n c o a n d Ti e r a Kennedy are slated to perform. A bio on the H o l i d a y Tr a i n w e b site states Lanco has been around for nearly a decade, topping the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with their
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debut album Hallelujah Nights. The release features the double-platinum hit “Greatest Love Story” and the platinumcertified single “Born to Love You”. The band has earned nominations for multiple awards, from such organizations as the Country Music Association, American Music Awards and the iHeart Radio Music Awards, and took home New Duo/Group of the Year at the Acad-
emy of Country Music Awards. Their We’re Going to Make It Tour kicked off in February. In addition to headlining their own shows, Lanco has shared the stage with country superstars like Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley and Kane Brown. Kennedy is on the Holiday Train tour for the second time. An emerging country music singer, a bio on the Holiday
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Train’s website says the Alabama native’s unique sound stems from equal parts nature and nurture. A singer-songwriter, musician, radio host, entrepreneur and philanthropist, the bio states Kennedy’s talents have already garnered acclaimed recognition as a collaborator on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter. Kennedy has also been featured in a music video with Dolly Parton and
as a mentee of Canadian pop-country star Shania Twain who encouraged Kennedy to be herself. Now in its 27th year, the Holiday Train raises money and collects food across CPKC’s network in Canada and the United States, supporting community food banks and making a difference for families in need. The Holiday Train will have 196 performances in six provinces and 13 states.
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Paisley took aim at a holiday tree ornament during Frosty Fest, hosted by Paramedics with Heart, at the Weyburn Legion on Photo Leslie Coulter/Weyburn Review Sunday.
Increase in “grandparent scam” reported Both the Regina Police Service and White Butte RCMP recently received multiple reports of “emergency” or “grandparent” scams or frauds. In these most recent cases reported to police, the caller describes the false emergency to the victim and makes arrangements for someone to pick up cash from the victim. The caller tells the victim that they are under a “gag order” and there will be punishment if they go to police or tell anyone about the exchange of money. At this time, there are five confirmed victims in Regina and one in the White Butte area. In
total, these victims report being defrauded in excess of $40,000 dollars. As part of an ongoing province-wide investigation, RPS investigators arrested and charged two suspects on December 2, an adult male and an adult female. At this time, approximately $20,000 of the stolen money has been recovered. Police believe there are more victims. If you believe you are a victim of this scam, please contact the RCMP at 306-310-RCMP (7261) outside of the city. The community is asked to remain vigilant as officers work to hold all involved
offenders accountable. “Often the victims of these types of frauds are seniors, but anyone can fall victim,” shared Staff Sergeant Shortland of RCMP South District. “High-pressure tactics are used to form urgent situations and often involve emotional manipulation. Educate yourself and speak with your loved ones about fraud awareness and empower them with tactics to use if they receive a suspicious call. RCMP investigators will continue working with partner police services – because these types of files cross borders and impact the public at large.”
What to do: • Trust your gut! Ask yourself: could this be a scam? Are the details ‘off’ or circumstances strange? • Do not offer any money or personal information until you confirm story details with your family first. Hang up and call your family at a number you know is theirs to verify information. • Requests for payment in gift cards, a wire transfer, cryptocurrency or some other payment can indicate suspicious activity. Never provide your credit card number to the caller. Speak to your bank in person before making large withdrawals.
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Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its new Mental Health Well-Being Group for all individuals who are experiencing various life stressors. This eight-week group will begin on February 3, 2026, offering a safe, supportive space for community members to connect, share experiences, and grow together. Sessions will run every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., with a break during the week of February 16. Focusing on fostering peer support, emotional expression, and hope, rather than skill-building, group members will have the opportunity to learn from one another, broaden their personal support networks, and feel less isolated in their experiences. “Our goal is to create a space where adults can share struggles, feel heard, and support each other,” said Laura Melle, Director of Operations at Envision Counselling and Support Centre. “This is about connection, understanding, and encouraging hope in one another.” This group will explore a wide variety of
topics, including parenting, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and other concerns that impact daily life. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register for the group, call 306-842-8821 or email intake@envisioncounsellingcentre.com.
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Editorial: Is it really worth the risk? 5-8 December Black Gold 9 Milestone town office 11 Senior Girls bring home silver 12 ESTEVAN THIS WEEK Congratulations to Diana Schultz, winner of $150 Gift Certificate in our Women in Business contest!
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COLUMN: IS IT REALLY WORTH THE RISK?
Paul Kimball, Freelance Reporter At this time of the year, it seems there is a heightened awareness of drinking and driving. For whatever reason, the approaching Christmas season and alcohol go hand in hand for many, many people. And whereas there may not be anything wrong with that, there is in getting behind the steering wheel of a vehicle after an evening of drinking.
Police are out in full force to ensure that those whose senses are numbed by alcohol are not putting their lives and the lives of others in danger. There are some pretty steep consequences in taking that kind of a risk. If one gets “caught,” they risk a minimum of a 30-day vehicle impoundment. They face a fine that is at least $1,250 and have to take time to attend a class to be educated on
the dangers of drinking and driving. An ignition interlock device may be installed on their vehicle and they may have problems with any international travel. And perhaps the topper — a lifelong criminal record follows them around, which may have resulted in jail time and/or losing their driver’s licence. It may affect future employment opportunities and, if one is a foreigner to Canada, it may have a bearing on their immigrant status. All of that makes turning on the ignition of a vehicle after having a drink a serious, senseless risk. And that may not be the worst of it. It may be that driving in an inebriated condition results in an accident that claims the life of the driver and/or the occupants of the vehicle. Or perhaps results in a serious injury that leaves one in a condition where they are unable to enjoy life as they could have — something like permanent paralysis or a non-treatable head injury. One may spend the rest of their life in deep regret over such a foolish decision, contemplating the “what-ifs” had such a foolish decision not been made. Or perhaps it could lead to an accident where the life of an innocent person is taken — a driver or passenger of another vehicle. What must life be like to live with the conscience of knowing that a stupid, avoidable decision prevented someone else from living the only life
that had been given to them? There are so many alternatives to driving after having had one too many. The most obvious, as we all know, is to designate a specific individual to do the driving after the evening is over. And that person should be designated before the evening begins… not during it. It is possible to enjoy an evening without having to imbibe. Find one who is willing and bring them along. Another option is to pre-arrange for a cab to pick you up and take you home. Unfortunately, not every community has cab service, but perhaps a friend or a family member can meet you at an appointed time to avert the risk of drinking and driving. Or, in these small communities that dot our area, maybe choose to walk home. Perhaps the fresh air will be good for you. Consider a person who is 30 years old and enjoys those outings that involve alcohol once a week. Suppose that’s their intended lifestyle until they’re 65 years old. That’s almost 1,820 evenings of enjoyment. Is it worth throwing all those away because they choose to drive home after one too many drinks? Or preventing others who may enjoy those kinds of evenings? Have fun, but do so responsibly. Don’t take a risk that prevents you from enjoying a lifetime of fun.
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Weyburn declares December Click the Southeast category, and bookmark the Weyburn Review as Christian Heritage Month SaskToday During its regular council meeting on December 8, Mayor Jeff Richards officially proclaimed December as Christian Heritage Month in the City of Weyburn. Mayor Richards said the proclamation recognizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Christian communities to the city and to Canada, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, charitable work, and community service. Mayor Richards said that December, a season of reflection and goodwill, is a fitting time to celebrate values of compassion, generosity, and peace that are central to Christian heritage. The proclamation also acknowledges the significance of Advent and Christmas within the Christian calendar. Three community representatives attended the meeting to speak in support of the proclamation. They said that more than 30 municipalities across Canada have al-
ready adopted Christian Heritage Month, part of a grassroots movement to highlight Christianity’s role in shaping Canadian culture and values. They pointed to census data showing that 53.3 per cent of Canadians identified as Christian in 2021, with Saskatchewan reporting over 56 per cent of its population as Christian. They highlighted Christianity’s diverse roots in Canada, from European settlers to more recent communities from Africa, the Philippines, and Indigenous groups. The proclamation also touched on the importance of family life within Christian tradition, with speakers emphasizing the role of strong families in building and sustaining Canadian society. This initiative aligns with a private members bill currently before the federal government that was introduced in December 2023, which seeks to establish Christian Heritage Month nationally.
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Jerry Mainil Ltd. received the Best Business award for their gingerbread village float entry at the annual Weyburn Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights. Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Sask’s December Crown oil and natural gas sale fetched $7.5 M The southeast region led the way with $3,692,676. Forty-three of the 44 leases available were sold, covering 2,922.034 hectares and bringing in $3,446.573, or $1,179.51 per hectare. Two of five available licences were purchased, generating $246,102 for 2,580.047 hectares, or $424.28 per hectare. The highest bonus bid and dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area was $1,047,040, an average of $8,111 per hectare. This 129.089-hectare lease was awarded to Whitecap Resources Inc. and is located 14 kilometres east of Lampman. The highest bonus bid received on a licence in this area was $233,000, an average of $724.82 per hectare. This 321.458-hectare li-
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cence was awarded to Hummingbird Energy Inc. and is located 28 kilometres east of Radville. In the Lloydminster area, 29 of the 44 leases available were purchased, generating $1,886,404, an average of $277.51/hectare over 6,797.617 hectares. The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area was $777,861, an average of $1,003.35 per hectare. This 775.264-hectare lease was awarded to Scout Energy Ltd. and is located 15 kilometres east of St. Walburg, near the Spruce Lake East Waseca Oil Pool. The highest dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area was $1,205.53 per hectare, a total of $235,018. This 194.950-hectare lease was awarded to Cenovus
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Energy Inc. and is located 25 kilometres west of Turtleford, near the Celtic Mannville Sands Oil Pool. In the KindersleyKerrobert area, eight of 12 leases were acquired, covering 1,879.55 hectares. Total revenues for leases were $780,329, or $415.17 per hectare. The one licence, covering 4,405.573 hectares, was sold for $177,676, or $40.33 per hectare. The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area was $205,425, an average of $791.10 per hectare. This 259.671 hectare lease was awarded to Millennium Land (222) Ltd. and is located 30 kilometres west of Luseland. The highest dollars per hectare was received on four parcels in this area at $791.10 per hectare. These
four parcels were awarded to Millennium Land (444) Ltd. and Millennium Land (222) Ltd. The parcels are located 30 kilometres west of Luseland, near the Cactus Lake North McLaren Oil Pool. In the southwest, all six leases available were purchased for $947,848.83, an average of $734.10/ hectare. The highest bonus bid received on a lease in this area was $357,621, an average of $1,388.18 per hectare. This 257.619-hectare lease was awarded to Barrel Oil Corp. and is located seven kilometres southwest of Frontier, near the Rapdan South Shaunavon Oil Pool. The highest dollars per hectare received on a lease in this area was $1,432.63 per hectare, a total of $185,000. This
129.133-hectare lease was awarded to Hummingbird Energy Inc. and is located 9.5 kilometres southwest of Frontier, also near the Rapdan South Shaunavon Oil Pool. This month’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering was the fifth of the fiscal year, during which the province says it has raised $60,246,954 in revenue. The sixth and final offering of the fiscal year is scheduled for February 3, 2026. It will feature 98 leases and two exploration licences covering 19,371.299 hectares. Leases are offered with five-year terms and are issued to drill for and produce oil or natural gas. Exploration licences have terms of two to five years and are issued in less developed areas for exploration and production.
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SaskToday staff The Government of Saskatchewan says its latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held December 2, generated $7,484,935 in revenue. According to a news release issued December 5, the bids covered 17,875.984 hectares between all four bid areas of the province – the southeast, Lloydminster, Kindersley-Kerrobert and the southwest. A total of 106 leases, encompassing 15,404.553 hectares, and six licences for 5,865.492 hectares were available. Eighty-six leases for 12,890.364 hectares were sold, bringing in $7,061,156 or $547.79 per hectare. Three licences were gobbled up, covering 4,985.620 hectares and bringing in $423,779, or $85 per hectare.
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Enbridge expects growth for new projects in 2026 By Lauren Krugel Canadian Press Enbridge Inc. is raising its dividend and targeting a four per cent bump in earnings and cash flow next year, along with $10 billion in growth spending. “We are forecasting another year of steady and predictable growth driven by new projects entering service, as well as strong utilization and optimization of existing assets,” CEO Greg Ebel said in a news release on December 4. Canada’s biggest oil pipeline operator said it will pay a quarterly dividend of 97 cents per share beginning March 1, up from 94.25 cents per share. The new dividend rate equates to an annual yield of nearly 5.8 per cent based Enbridge’s closing share price on December 3. News of the higher shareholder payout came as Enbridge said it expects adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes and depreciation between $20.2 billion and $20.8 billion for 2026. Of that, roughly $9.6 billion is expected to come from its liquids pipelines business next year, which it expects to deliver volumes and performance on par with 2025. Distributable cash flow per share is forecast between $5.70 and $6.10 for next year, marking a four per cent increase from the midpoint in Enbridge’s 2025 guidance. “We have approximately $8 billion of new projects entering service in 2026 across our franchises, all of which are underpinned by low-risk
commercial frameworks,” Ebel said. Among the new projects starting up are natural gas pipeline expansions in Tennessee and British Columbia. The company is budgeting $10 billion in growth capital, which doesn’t include funds set aside for maintenance. It is assuming volumes on its cross-Canada Mainline of 3.05 million barrels a day next year. Last month, Enbridge gave the green light to a US$1.4-billion plan to send more oilsands crude south of the border. That includes a decision to proceed with the first phase of its Mainline Optimization project, which will see 150,000 barrels per day of capacity added to that vast system, the backbone of the country’s oil transport infrastructure that taps into the U.S. Midwest. The plan will also add 100,000 barrels per day of capacity to the Flanagan South system, enabling greater volumes to flow from Illinois to the U.S. Gulf Coast. That’s the site of the world’s largest refining complex where facilities are well equipped to process heavy oilsands crude as imports from Venezuela and Mexico wane. Enbridge has said a second Mainline Optimization phase could add another 250,000 barrels per day of capacity in 2028, making use of the existing Dakota Access Pipeline, which runs from North Dakota to southern Illinois. It intends to gauge customer interest in that project early next year.
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Dart Energy Services staff along with their families rode a festive sleigh, pulled by illuminated reindeer, during the annual Weyburn Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights. Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Cenovus, Suncor aim for production boosts By Lauren Krugel Canadian Press Two of Canada’s biggest oilsands producers are aiming to increase their output next year without any major year-over year changes in their capital spend. Cenovus Energy Inc. is expecting to spend between $4.7 billion and $5 billion next year, not including $350 million for planned facility maintenance. For 2025, the Calgarybased company had been aiming for capital expenses of $4.6 billion to $5 billion and turnaround costs of $360 million to $380 mil-
lion, according to its latest guidance released in late October. Cenovus is expecting upstream production for 2026 between 945,000 and 985,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, representing year-over-year growth of about four per cent, adjusted for the acquisition of MEG Energy Corp. The MEG purchase closed in mid-November after a tumultuous bidding war with Strathcona Resources Ltd. The deal brings together the side-by-side oilsands operations MEG and Cenovus had at Christina Lake,
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south of Fort McMurray, Alta. Cenovus said its refinery throughput for 2026 is expected to be between 430,000 and 450,000 barrels per day, representing a utilization rate of 91 per cent to 95 per cent. The utilization rate measures how much of an oil company’s refining capacity is being used. For 2025, Cenovus had forecast refinery throughput of 615,000 to 625,000 barrels per day. In September, it announced an agreement to sell its halfinterest in refineries in Illinois and Texas for $1.9
billion to joint-venture partner Phillips 66. Meanwhile, Suncor Energy Inc. has set a capital budget for 2026 of $5.6 billion to $5.8 billion, compared to the $5.7 billion to $5.9 billion it was targeting for this year as of early November. Total production for next year is expected to come in at 840,000 to 870,000 barrels per day. The midpoint of that range is slightly lower than the 845,000 to 855,000 barrels per day Suncor expected for all of 2025, according to its guidance released in November.
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The annual winter weight season is now in effect for secondary highways across the province, which helps keep Saskatchewan’s export-based economy moving. Winter weights allow trucks to carry heavier loads on secondary highways, which maximizes the amount of goods that can be moved when start-
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Beaudry new Minister of Energy and Resources Brian Zinchuk Pipeline Online Saskatchewan has a new Minister of Energy and Resources, Chris Beaudry. Beaudry was one of five freshman MLAs elected in the fall of 2024 to be appointed to cabinet by Premier Scott Moe in a shuffle on December 11. “Nearly half of our government caucus was first elected in 2024, but I didn’t want to bring too many brand new members into cabinet right after the election,” Premier Scott Moe said in a release. “Those members now have more than a year of experience as MLAs and
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Danny Lohse celebrates 50 years with Jerry Mainil Ltd
Brian Zinchuk Pipeline Online Fifty years ago, Danny Lohse needed a job. Having grown up on a farm near Ratcliffe, Saskatchewan, six miles from the U.S. border, farming was not it, nor was work in the booming metropolis of Ratcliffe. “Population: 2,” he said. “There wasn’t enough farmland for my dad, my brother and myself, so I said, ‘Okay, I’ll go to work.” That was the late fall of 1975. “I started at 18, four days away from my 19th birthday,” Lohse said. He was hired on by Jerry Mainil, proprietor of Jerry Mainil Ltd. Jerry Mainil Ltd. held a 50 Year Anniversary party for Lohse on October 29, celebrating his 50 years with the company. “I was a labourer. I held the end of a piece of pipe while the welders welded the other end. That was my job,” he said. That position lasted just
a couple weeks, as he soon found himself jumping around from one job to the next on the pipeline crew. “I ran steamers through the winter, and got onto a crew truck in the spring with a guy that kind of liked me.” He did that for about a year and a half. “Then they asked me to start on the equipment,” he said. He started working on a 580 backhoe, initially filling in when others were on days off or on weekends. Most of the work was in the Weyburn Unit, around Goodwater. By 1980 he started running dozer. “I kind of swung on everything; the Cats and the backhoe, and then got on the trackhoes, and then into a grader, and then got into the buggy. And it was ’90, I guess, when I really started getting into the Cats again.” Since then, his focus has largely been on dozers, but he’s run everything as needed. And through all that time, he’s seen numerous
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booms and busts. Asked how he survived the busts, adaptability proved to be key. “That’s why I run everything,” he said with a laugh. “I can run everything. “I looked at it this way: when they started asking me, well, the more I run means the busier I can be. Maybe they’ll keep me around. “They call it being versatile. You run everything, they can send you out on any job, and I’ve worked on pickers and bed trucks and everything.” Lohse said he’s got great kids. His son is Devin, and Devin’s wife is Danka. His daughter is Paige, and her husband is Brady Popil. He’s also got a stepdaughter, Ashley, and her significant other is Shayne. Between them all there’s several grandchildren. Did any of them follow him into the patch? “I won’t let ‘em,” he said. “I told my son when he was about four years old, ‘I’ll break your fingers if I catch you wanting to run.’” Asked why, he said, “It’s hard on your body.” Lohse knuckles are notably in rough shape from arthritis. Outlasted them all Lohse said he’s been treated very well by the company and owners. In the early 1990s, Jerry stepped back and his two sons, Dennis and Dale, and son-in-law Calvin
Tracey took over ownership and operation of the company. Thirty years later, they, too, stepped back and handed over dayto-day operation to CEO Darcy McCormick. Lohse outlasted them all – but Jerry did make it to the retirement party at age 90. Lohse and Jerry were all smiles and laughs when they saw each other. As one of the owners who worked closely with Lohse over the years, Tracey said, “I started in May of 1990, so Danny outlasted me.” “Danny was one of those guys that went hard every day. He still goes hard. We could always count on Danny. “Danny wanted to do the job right, but he wanted to do it efficiently. We have been very lucky to have Danny for all these years.”
Tr a c e y c o n t i n u e d , “Jerry hired Danny and Jerry’s has always had a knack of hiring good quality people, And not just that, but the ability to keep those people. He’s had a lot of long-term employees here over the years. We’ve got another guy here. He’s been here over 40 years as well, and a few more well into 30+ years. “Jerry’s hired good men over the years, and Danny’s no exception. He’s one of those good men. And it’s hard to find good people and keep them, and we’ve been very fortunate we’ve been able to do that over the years.” Several employees have hit 40 years with the company, but Lohse is the first to hit 50 with the 64 year-old company. “I want to thank Danny. I want to thank him and
let him know that it meant something to us too,” Tracey said. “You think about the oil industry and the hours that they work, it’s not a nineto-five job. It isn’t eight hours a day. These guys work a lot of overtime. So a 50-year career in the oil industry, there’s a lot of hours there. Danny’s just been a great employee for Jerry Mainil Limited.” As for plans, Lohse answer is a simple, “rest and relaxation.” He shoots pool in a league over the winter and golfs in the summer. “I’ve really enjoyed working here. The guys I worked with in the back are extra special – all of them. A lot have become really good friends.” He’s going to miss those guys, but he won’t miss shoveling tracks, long days and short nights.
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Structural issue forces Town of Midale to move out of town office
David Willberg SaskToday.ca The Town of Midale office has been forced to move into a temporary location due to a structural issue at its long-time home on Main Street. Mayor Allan Hauglum said the issue began when the floor in the town office was found to be sloping. So town representatives went into the crawl space, took a look and found some cracked floor joists. “We ended up getting an engineer in to take a look at it, and also a carpenter, and when everything was said and done with the engineer, he came out and he was pretty shocked with what he found down there,” said Hauglum in an interview with SaskToday. Not only did the issues
exist with the floor joists, but Hauglum said beams weren’t finished and they weren’t fully underneath the floor joists. The mayor said the town was told it would likely be cheaper to build new than fix the issue. The town is working out of the upstairs of the new fire hall until it figures out how to proceed with a new building, but Hauglum said the town won’t be returning to the old town office. The first day in the temporary home was December 1. “It’s not the ideal spot, but we needed somewhere to go, and it was the best of what we had,” said Hauglum. All of their services are still being offered at the new home. A town hall meeting
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in 1906, it was part of an old army airport for many years. Then it was part of the old Midale hospital. When an updated hospital was built, part of the 1906 building was moved to Main Street to be used for the town office, and another portion of the building was used for a duplex. Hauglum believes it’s been used for the town office since about 1990. “From what the engineer said, it was never designed for commercial use, like for our safes and all the paper that we have,” he said. “We just kind of overloaded it, and finally it just let loose. It just let go.” At the town hall meeting, Hauglum said “why now?” was one of
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the building from demolition and save the town money. The town doesn’t know how long it will be working out of the fire hall, but Hauglum said it hopes it will be less than a year until something is built or moved to the site of the old town office. “We’ll be going back in the same location. We’re hoping it’s a year or under a year by the time we get something back there. Everything takes time.”
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Four-game win streak continues, Red Wings win vs. Wolverines
The Weyburn Red Wings won two road games against the Warman Wolverines over the weekend. After a four-game winning streak, the Red Wings have a stronger lead on first place in the Bunge division of the SJHL. Weyburn won 7-4 over Warman in the first game held on December 12. The Red Wings scored four goals to start the first period off strong. Bryson Carlyle scored 19 seconds into the game, assisted by Ryder Rommelaere. At the 8:48 mark, Rommelaere scored off assists by Dion Schraeder and Adam Savage Keller. Drew Molde scored a
powerplay goal at 13:32, assisted by Callas Pierce and Simon Martin. Pierce scored at the 16:18 mark, assosted by Molde and Will Munro. The Wolverines scored their only goal in the first period at the 18:56 mark. Warman scored their second of the night early in the period. At the 13:09 mark, Pierce scored off an assist by Munro, followed by a powerplay goal by Roan Burgess at the 15:52 mark, assisted by Josh Sale and Luke Schraeder. In the third period, the Wolverines scored at the 5:30 mark, with a Weyburn goal scored by Sale at the 6:09 mark, assisted
by Luke Dekay. Warman scored a powerplay goal at the 12:47 mark and were kept off the board for the remainder of the game. Nate Stevens was in net for the win, stopping 34 out of 38 shots. Weyburn won 7-5 over Warman in the second game held December 13. It was a much different start, with Warman scoring two goals in the first period. The first Weyburn goal was scored by Dekay at the 3:08 in the second period, assisted by Jaxson Doyle and Aiden Mohan. Two more goals were scored by Warman to extend their lead. The Red Wings dominated the third period. Sale
scored a powerplay goal at the 2:03 mark, assisted by Martin and Pierce, followed 55 seconds later with a powerplay goal by Molde, assisted by Dekay and Pierce. Doyle scored the third goal of the period at the 3:50 mark, assisted by Burgess. Savage Keller scored at the 6:13 mark, assisted by Martin, followed by a goal scored by Rommelaere 24 seconds later, assisted by Sawyer Aquila and Keller. Mohan scored a short-handed goal for Weyburn at the 14:08 mark, unassisted, to bring the total goals scored to six in one period. Warman scored one more time in the third, but it was not
WCS Senior Eagles win silver at tournament The Weyburn Comp Girls Senior Eagles hosted a Christmas Classic basketball tournament. The Eagles opened up the tournament facing Stoughton on Friday afternoon. With a 20-point performance from Zoe Kerr and an 18 point performance from Tamberly Kreger, the Eagles came away with a 52-32 victory to start the weekend. Leading the way for Stoughton was Bailey Baumgartner with 14 points.
The WCS girls filled in to play Lloydminster later that evening, as the Oxbow team was unable to travel to the tournament. This game was the best of the day with lead changes and backand-forth action the whole game. The Eagles were led by Cadence Wawro with 12 points, Kreger with 14 points and Mya Knibbs with 10 points. The girls sank a last minute three-pointer by Wawro to come away with a 47-44 victory. The Eagles faced Lums-
den in the semi-final on Saturday. With a tight first half and solid defense, the Eagles held a five-point lead at the break. Led by Knibbs with 13 points and Kreger with 10 points, the Eagles held on for a 44-32 victory and a trip to the final. The final was a rematch between Weyburn and Lloydminster on Saturday evening. It was another great match-up between two teams, which saw the Eagles lead by three after the first quarter, and up by 25123DA0
only two entering the half. Lloydminster stormed back with a great third quarter to take a six-point lead into the fourth. In the end, Lloydminister would get their revenge, holding on to a 43-39 victory and the tournament champions. The Eagles were led by Knibbs who finished with 24 points. Kerr was voted as a tournament all star for Weyburn. Voting was done by each team.
enough to cut into the Red Wings’ lead. Stevens was in net for the win, stopping 28 out of 33 shots. Previously, the Red Wings won 4-2 during a game held on December 10. The Hawks opened up scoring with one goal in the first period and then scored another goal in the second period. All four of Weyburn’s goals were scored in the third period. Josh Karman scored at 14:13, assisted by Keller and Rommelaere, followed by a goal by
Mohan 40 seconds later, assisted by Martin and Schraeder. Munro then scored at the 18:41 mark, assisted by Molde. With one second left in the game, Doyle scored an unassisted goal into an empty net. Stevens was in the net for the win, stopping 24 out of 26 shots. The last game of December for the Red Wings will be held at Whitecap Resources Centre on Friday, December 19, when Melville comes to town.
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PJ Project continues a Christmas tradition for families
SaskToday staff A brand-new pair of pjyamas is a common Christmas gift for many families. And thanks to the support of the community for the Estevan Kinette Club’s PJ Project, local families will get to carry on that tradition. The pyjamas have been available for pick up Dec. 15 and 16. Held in conjunction with the Estevan Community Hamper Association, hamper recipients with a kid(s) have been dropping by and picking up a pair of pyjamas for each child. “The people of Estevan showed up for us, as always, and I think we’ve met the need for this year,” said Kristol Nagy, who cochairs the PJ Project with Chelsey Istace. The PJ Project has about 450 names on the recipient list this year, and it received 500 pairs of pyjamas. However, it did not receive enough donations in a few age groups, including men’s and women’s medium, boys’
size five and girls’ sizes seven and eight. “We usually have to fill in the gaps on some of the things we’re missing, but people donate cash,” said Nagy. The Kinettes kicked off the PJ Project at an Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins’ game in November, and many people dropped by with clothing and monetary donations. The surplus pyjamas will be saved for next year so they have a head start for 2026. Kinette Club member Susan Colbow said people are very appreciative of the Kinettes’ efforts through the PJ Project, and she noted that a new pair of PJs is a tradition for people in her family, not just for the kids but for the adults. “It just seemed fair that every kid on the hamper list should get a pair of pyjamas, too,” said Colbow, who proceeded to thank the community for continuing to support the project for the past few years. “We can’t do it without the support of the people.”
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Changes for home-based day cares discussed for new Estevan bylaw David Willberg SaskToday.ca Estevan city council gave first reading to the proposed business licensing bylaw during the December 8 meeting. “No person shall carry on business within the city unless such person holds a valid and subsisting licence to do so, issued pursuant to this bylaw,” the document states. The bylaw includes a variety of definitions for different classifications of
businesses, exceptions for when a licence would not be required, offences for which a violation order might be issued, and fees for the different types of licences. During the meeting, community development officer Rebecca Foord suggested a reduced rate for home-based day cares, which are different from licensed day cares that are in home or commercial areas. The home day cares are classified as Class 2 for a home-based business. Foord told council that
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a few months ago, a local non-profit approached her and the Estevan Community Wellness Committee with a list of dozens of day care homes in the city, raising concerns about safety and other issues. It also brought forward some administrative gaps. “A large number of unregistered day homes does suggest that there are some current barriers in our licensing system,” said Foord. After speaking with current and former day home operators, she said three barriers were identified: confusion around the licensing process and wording requirements; a lack of perceived benefits to registering for a business licence; and the cost, which Foord said is
too high for some operators at $650. Many of the home day care operators are “parents just simply supplementing their household income because they couldn’t get their child into a registered day care, so they decided to take on extra children when they are at home with their children,” Foord said. At one point earlier this year, Foord said the city’s two existing day care centres had a combined wait list of 928 names. Child care is a major economic driver for Estevan, she said, and if you don’t have an adequate number of child-care spaces in a community, it is a detriment for new and existing businesses. Instead of an enforce-
ment-based approach and going after those with childcare in their homes, Foord suggested a support-first approach, with partial fee waivers for priority business classes, and day homes could be a top priority heading into 2026. Proposed actions for home day cares would be to go over the licensing fee to reduce barriers for registration; creating brochures to outline how to get a day home business licence and its benefits; working with the Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre to celebrate the registered day care homes; offering business-related workshops and sessions with day homes; and celebrating and promoting day homes through so-
cial media. Foord hopes this will increase child-care capacity, which supports workforce participation, and it will provide the city with a proper and accurate list for emergency response and help with the city’s lobbying efforts to get funding from government. Land development services manager Richard Neufeld noted that a previous council had to deal with different home-based land uses and wanted to have a level playing field between brick-and-mortar operations versus home-based outfits. The approach that was taken really quieted down concerns, but he added the fee at the beginning can be daunting.
Estevan students receive SE College awards The Southeast College, Estevan Campus, held their awards ceremony recently, with the following students receiving recognition. Rochelle Huriet was awarded the Turning Sun Solar Indigenous Bursary. This award goes to a student entering their first year of a Southeast College Full Time Post Secondary Program that is a minimum of sixteen weeks in length; be of self-declared Indigenous ancestry; a Saskatchewan resident and have completed their last semester of high school with a minimum 65% average. Rochelle is a student
in our Mental Health and Addictions Counselling program. The Crown Investments Corporation Indigenous Bursary award goes to students entering their first year of a Southeast College Full Time Post Secondary Program that is a minimum of 16 weeks in length; be of self-declared Indigenous ancestry; a Saskatchewan resident and have completed their last semester of high school with a minimum 65% average. This award was presented to Darrell Wasacase (Plumbing and Pipefit-
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Roll There are several schools of thought on how to roll a yule log cake. Here’s a time-tested method. 1. Remove the sponge cake from the mould as soon as it comes out of the oven. Use a knife if necessary. 2. Place a sheet of parchment paper slightly larger than the cake on your work surface. 3. Turn the baking sheet upside down to place the sponge cake on the parchment paper. Then, immediately (and gently) peel away the paper used during baking. 4. Roll the cake up using the parchment paper underneath. 5. Cover the dessert with a damp dish towel and let it cool. That’s it! The hardest part is done. Fill Unroll the cooled cake and spread it with your filling of choice, such as ganache, whipped cream or jam. Use the parchment paper again to roll the cake back up. The previous steps will have made it pliable and moist. For the finishing touch, some people prefer to cover the log completely with icing; others dust it with a little bit of icing sugar or chocolate shavings. At this stage, let your imagination run wild. Are you missing any ingredients or utensils to make your yule log a success? Visit your local shops to get equipped like the pros.
All I want for Christmas is... Fun winter activities to make the most of your Christmas vacation The winter vacation season offers a unique opportunity to embrace the cold and enjoy some outdoor fun that creates lasting memories. Break up the monotony and infuse a little delight into your routine by adding a new activity to your winter break. Try ice skating Whether at a local rink or on a frozen pond, ice skating is a classic winter pastime that brings joy to all ages. Many cities set up outdoor rinks with festive lights and music, creating a magical atmosphere. Go on a sleigh ride Experience the charm of a horsedrawn sleigh ride through snowy landscapes. This activity provides a serene and nostalgic way to enjoy the winter scenery while bundled up
in warm blankets. Some sleigh rides even include stops for hot cocoa and bonfires! Build a snowman or fort Embrace your inner child by building snowmen, igloos or snow forts. This is a fun activity for families, encouraging creativity and teamwork. Don’t forget to have a snowball fight for added fun. Go to a winter festival or market Many towns and cities host winter festivals and holiday markets featuring local crafts, food and entertainment. These events are perfect for finding unique gifts, enjoying festive treats, and soaking in the holiday spirit. Create cherished moments with family and friends while celebrating the beauty of winter.
12 activity ideas to bring the magic of Christmas to life Christmas is just around the corner! Do you have a child or grandchild you’d like to share the magic of Christmas with? These 12 activities are sure to bring out the festive spirit of this much-anticipated holiday. 1. Read a book. Curl up near the Christmas tree, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket and dive into a captivating Christmas story. Borrow books from your neighbourhood library or buy them at your local bookstore. 2. Listen to music. Play Christmas music as you do other fun activities like drawing or doing puzzles. Learn the lyrics by heart or even sing along to a karaoke version. 3. Watch a movie. Choose a funny or heart-warming Christmas movie to watch at home or in the theatre. If you want to get even more in the spirit, wear a cozy toque or your favourite Christmas pajamas. 4. Admire festive decorations. Once the sun sets, take a walk or drive around your neighbourhood to look at the most beautifully decorated houses. You’re sure to be amazed! 5. Write to Santa Claus. Help your child write a
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You’re sure to get in the holiday spirit! 9. Bake cookies. Make delicious treats like shortbread or gingerbread men and decorate them together. Enjoy some as a family and share the rest as gifts. 10. Decorate the house. Set up the Christmas tree and hang stockings. If you’re feeling crafty, make ornaments, wreaths and garlands to beautify your space. Don’t forget to place Christmas figurines or stuffed animals in your child’s room. 11. Buy an advent calendar. Children love advent calendars, which help them count down the days until Christmas. Whether filled with chocolates or surprises like stickers and small toys, they’re always a hit. 12. Prepare a snack for Santa Claus. Help your child prepare a snack and a letter for the arrival of Jolly Old Saint Nick on Christmas Eve. You can also put out some raw vegetables for the reindeer.
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