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Sportsnet Central baseball analyst Jamie Campbell greeted
Sportsman Dinner for the Weyburn
The Weyburn Red Wings will host their inaugural Hall of Fame Induction banquet and ceremony on Sunday, February 15 at McKenna Hall. The evening starts with cocktails at 5 p.m, supper at 6 p.m, and the ceremony at 7 p.m.
The Hall of Fame is intended to celebrate all those who have made outstanding contributions to the Red Wings organization and the broader Weyburn hockey community, as well as those who have experienced significant success after their time with the Red Wings. This inaugural class clearly re-
flects that, as it honours a very broad spectrum of contributions to the organization.
The inductees going into the player category are:
• Joe Daley: goaltender (two seasons) 1961, 1962.
• Bill Lesuk: player (four seasons) 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966.
• 1969-70 Weyburn Red Wings Memorial Cup Finalists.
The inductees going into the Builder Category are:
• Tom Laing, President of the Red Wings, two seasons, 1961, 1962.
• Dwight McMillan, Coach for many years.

• Tom Webb, former owner.
The inductees going into the Community Category, sponsored by the Young Fellows Club, are:
• Tom Huston volunteer for many years.
• Reinhard Eisbrenner, fan forever.
• Barber Motors, sponsor since 1961.
“The Hall of Fame is an opportunity to recognize the people who helped build the legacy of Red Wings hockey,” said Lori McIntosh, President.
“From championship seasons to decades of volunteer service, these worthy inductees represent the
heart of our organization.”
The induction ceremony will bring together alums, families, fans, and community members to reflect on the rich history of Red Wings hockey and to honour those who have helped the team thrive over the years.
At this time, the Red Wings report that they expect all nine inductees to attend the event.
Banquet tickets are $45 tax paid and are available now on the Red Wings website at www.weyburnredwingsonlinestore. store.square.site or contact Sandy McCormick at 306861-4070.
Nominations are now open for the fourth annual YF Wives Women of Distinction Awards Gala, celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in the community.
A Legacy in Arts and Culture award, has been added to the existing categories of Workplace Excellence, Community Service, Exceptional Entrepreneur, Young Woman of Distinction and Influential Women in Ag, bringing the total to six awards honouring remarkable women.
The Women of Distinction Awards Gala aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women who have made a significant impact in their fields and communities.
The event will take place the evening of May 1, 2026 at McKenna Hall, and will feature a night of inspiration, networking, and recognition of the incredible women who exemplify excellence.
Award categories include:
Weyburn Credit Union Workplace Excellence Award
This award is presented to a woman who supports the diverse needs of the workplace. She is a role model in best workplace practices by implementing innovative initiatives, be-
ing progressive to employee needs, supporting the advancement and success of others, fostering professional development and promoting healthy lifestyles. She is committed to excellence and creates and inspires a positive work environment.
YF Wives Community Service Award
This award is presented to a woman, who as an unpaid volunteer, mentors and inspires others through involvement in community programs and organizations. She has shown her dedication to enrich the community, educate, alleviate social inequities and strengthen volunteer participation by creating, participating in, or adapting programs to meet community needs and is recognized as a source of strength, leadership and heart in her community.
Access Communications Exceptional Entrepreneur Award
This award is presented to a woman who has successfully launched a business, product or service and remains active in the business. She possesses exceptional leadership, creativity and ingenuity and has taken an innovative approach to solving a problem, filling a need or breaking into a new market.
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Weyburn Oilwomen’s Young Woman of Distinction Award
This award is presented to an exceptional young woman between the ages of 18-30 who has made a significant contribution to the life of her community. She has demonstrated outstanding leadership, has inspired her peers to follow her example, and has shown maturity, perseverance, innovation and compassion. She has already made her mark and will continue to do so for years to come.
FCC Influential Woman in Agriculture Award
This award is presented to a woman who is devoted to advancing agriculture and fostering long term community growth. It recognizes her commitment to her career in agriculture and her efforts to create a lasting, positive impact on her community. She demonstrates strong dedication through employment, entrepreneurship, or leadership and actively supports rural communities. This award celebrates her unique contributions to the ag world and the lasting legacy she builds within her community.
in Arts and Culture Award
This award is presented to a woman who demonstrates leadership, innovation and resilience in an effort to inspire future generations of artisanship while promoting their gender and pushing for equality in the Arts. She is a trailblazing role model who advocates for and empowers diversification in the Arts. She is a visionary who makes positive change in their specified medium. She demonstrates artistic innovation and community impact with groundbreaking work in many genres of artistic endeavor.
Nominations are open until March 23, 2026, and community members are encouraged to submit nominations for deserving women in any of the award categories. To nominate an individual, please visit www.weyburnyfwives.com or the Facebook page @ Weyburn YF Wives Club for submission guidelines and more information.
Local residents can forward a submission to yfwivesgala@gmail.com or reach out to Cara Cugnet 306-861-7066 or Kristen Iversen 306-861-1515 to arrange drop off.

Mason assembled a birdhouse at RONA Weyburn’s Kids Workshop on last Saturday.




In Spades on February 2, Marge Schultz placed first, Rose Levesque won second and Terry Bendickson finished third.
In Kaiser on February 3, Coral Schindel and Mildred Sandiford placed first, Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson took second and three tied for third so the money was donated to the centre.
February 4, Margaret Warneke won first, Eveline Porte placed second, Ione Schnell came in third, Betty Herlick took fourth, Jean Reich claimed fifth and Sheila Cherpin finished in sixth place.

In Hi-Low Whist on February 4, Janet Van Winkoop and Emily Zyla placed first, Fay Johnson and Marge Schultz came in second, Brenda Paul and Dave Frayn took third.
During Thursday Crib on January 29, Ruth Boren and Cindy Renas placed first, Garth White and Dave Frayn took second place, Don Peterson and Brenda Paul came in third and Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson finished fourth.
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Submitted by Sylvain
Charlebois
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is trying to fix food affordability with cheques instead of structural reform. This week’s announcement of a rebranded Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit may put cash in consumers’ pockets but it sidesteps the policies that actually drive grocery prices, including taxes, supply chain costs and regulatory creep.
Carney boosted the GST credit, an income-tested, quarterly cash benefit that is not tied to specific purchases, by 25 per cent for five years, with a onetime 50 per cent top-up. For a family of four, that could amount to as much as $1,890 this year. Nearly 12 million Canadians will be affected.
On the surface, it is hard to argue against any measure that puts money directly into the hands of families struggling to keep up with food prices. According to projections in Canada’s Food Price Report 2026, this benefit actually exceeds the expected increase in food expenses for a typical family of four this year. In that narrow sense, Ottawa can credibly say the benefit offsets food price increases.
Public funds transferred directly to consumers, no matter how well-targeted, tend to increase inflationary pressures on the very goods they are meant to make more affordable. Food is no exception. When more money chases the same groceries, prices often respond upward, especially in a food system already strained by logistics, labour shortages and climate-related shocks. The saving grace here is targeting. Lower-income households are far more likely to spend the benefit on necessities rather than discretionary goods. That limits, but does not eliminate, the inflationary risk.
Still, at a structural level, Ottawa is doing what it has done many times before. The GST credit can be
used for anything. Officially, it is framed as help for groceries and essentials. Practically, it is unrestricted cash. We are back in a political comfort zone perfected in the Justin Trudeau era, heavy on slogans and light on structural reform.
Canadians are not naïve. They understand perfectly well that this money can pay for rent, fuel or debt just as easily as it can for food.
Which raises an obvious question. If the goal is food affordability, why not tackle food taxes directly?
Canadians pay billions in taxes at the grocery store every year. While most basic groceries are zero-rated under the GST/HST, many prepared and ready-toeat foods, including items from grocery store deli counters, are fully taxable, with tax status often determined by packaging size and preparation rules.
The problem has quietly worsened with shrinkflation and product reformulation. As package sizes change and products cross regulatory thresholds, more items once considered basic groceries are now taxable. At the same time, the ready-to-eat counter has become a lifeline for households avoiding increasingly expensive restaurants. Those healthy sandwiches, salads and prepared meals are fully taxed. By any economic logic, that makes little sense.
Zero-rating all food, retail and food service alike, would be simpler, more transparent and less inflationary than cash transfers. Based on our estimates, each Canadian could save up to $200 a year on food. No applications. No rebranding. No political theatre. Just lower prices at the checkout.
Beyond consumer relief, the government also announced $500 million to ease supply chain costs. It is a welcome acknowledgment that affordability problems do not begin at the cash register. But in
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a country as vast and trade-dependent as Canada, that amount barely scratches the surface. Farmers, manufacturers and distributors are still absorbing elevated transportation, energy and compliance costs. If Ottawa is serious about food affordability, supply chains deserve sustained attention, not episodic funding.
The same applies to the $150 million Food Security Fund for small and medium-sized enterprises and immediate expensing for greenhouses. Both are good decisions. Both are insufficient given the scale of the challenge.
One measure, however, stands out unequivocally. The $20 million allocated to support food banks is money well spent. No institution in Canada delivers food-affordability relief more efficiently, more quickly or with greater dignity than food banks. They are not just safety nets. They are logistical marvels, run by communities, for communities. In an era of rising need, they remain a quiet miracle of the human spirit, often outperforming government programs in reaching those who need help most.
The new Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit will provide short-term relief, and for many families that relief will be meaningful. But affordability cannot be solved with cheques alone. Without tax reform on food and deeper investment in supply chains, Ottawa risks treating symptoms while leaving the underlying disease untouched.
Helping Canadians afford food should be boring, structural and durable, not rebranded, temporary and politically convenient.
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Canadian professor and researcher in food distribution and policy.
Local residents can catch more than feelings this Valentine’s Day weekend. Trade up the roses for a rod and reel and hit the ice for free fishing weekend. Saskatchewan’s free fishing weekend runs February 14-16, giving anglers the chance to fish without a licence on any provincial waterbody open to angling.
“We are lucky to have some of the world’s best fishing right here in Saskatchewan,” said Environment Minister Darlene Rowden. “Free fishing weekend is the perfect chance to get out, explore our beautiful province and enjoy angling with friends, family or your favorite fishing partner.”
Want to make the most of your fishing time? Keep these tips in mind:
• Always put safety first. Check ice thickness before venturing out and dress appropriately for the weather. For tips and ice thickness guidelines, see the Winter Ice Safety Fact Sheet.
• Some waterbodies have lakespecific rules and regulations, be sure to check the Anglers Guide before you head out.
• Don’t leave a mess. Pack out all garbage and dispose of it properly.
• Regular rules like possession limits still apply, and if you’re planning to take your catch out of Saskatchewan, you’ll need a valid angling licence. To find out more about fishing in Saskatchewan, check the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide, available wherever fishing licences are sold or online.
Submitted by Pastor Cameron Weber Weyburn Ministerial Association
As we approach family week in Saskatchewan it got me to thinking about families. What is a family, why were they created, what is the purpose of the family unit?
The world today has many definitions of the word family. In the broad sense it is two people or groups of people that decide to live together and support one another, that is family. In Christian circles we refer to fellow Christians as brother & sisters all part of the family of God. Let’s see how families started in the begin -
ning and God’s purpose for families.
Gen. 1:27,28 “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God, created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.”
Here we see God creating humans, male and female for the purpose of being fruitful and multiplying in other words, to have children (offspring) and fill the earth. God didn’t want
an empty earth; He wanted it full of humans. They were to have control over and manage every species on earth.
About 15 to 20 years ago mankind decided they knew better than God and came out with policies (China) of only allowing parents to have one child, and now China has changed course and actually paying couples to have children for there plan failed.
The Western world decided to change the definition of family and gender and have same biological people living together and calling them families, not being able to procreate and multiply, plus creating birth control and abortion

Outdoor fun is enjoyed by children at The Family Place, as the warm weather allowed them to explore their playground.
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to control the number of humans on the earth, all going against God’s original plan for humanity.
They argue there is not enough resources to support more people on earth. The problem is not that there are not enough resources but rather because of sin and greed, the wealthy wase so much that if it was shared there would be enough for everybody. So, the problem is not lack of resources but lack of sharing and distribution.
Going back in my own family history 14 generations I see many large families. When they came from Switzerland to Pennsylvania USA, the next generation had a family





of 15 children (life in the forests of Pennsylvania in the 1720’s was not easy) despite this they had this many children, when they migrated north into Ontario Canada in 1830’s they again cut their farm out of the forests and had a family of 15 children in a house the size of our wartime houses here in Weyburn.
This house is still standing as a heritage house in Kitchener Ontario today. My neighbours growing up in the 60’s had 10 children, and being back in Ontario 2 years ago we went to visit them, and they had to show us pictures of there grand children and great grand children, and they proudly










told us there were 300 in their family now and they were blessed!!
This is Pastor Cameron Weber saying, Gail and myself wanted a larger family but were limited to 3 children for health reasons, but God allowed us to have 15 foster children to share our love with as well. If we follow God’s plan for mankind and our lives in particular God will bless us and meet our needs. As we celebrate family week, let us mend relationships and or reconnect with our families (for life is too short for divisions and strife) and remember God’s plan for humanity and for our families in particular.














Dated this 11th day of February, 2026.
Vernna Wiggins, Administrator

The Weyburn U18 Gold Wings are now in fourth place in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League after earning an important 3-2 win over the Regina Rebels on home ice, Sunday.
Stars of the game included Presley Nimegeers, Julia Durr and Tila Boyd.
The Rebels kick-started the game by scoring the lone goal of the first period.
In the second period, Liv Peck scored a power-
play goal with 4:37 remaining on the clock to tie up the game, assisted by Kinley Dammann and Durr, followed by Tristan Todosichuk scoring at 2:33, assisted by Durr and Haven Bourassa. In the third period, Nimegeers finished the scoring for Weyburn at

16:20, assisted by Taelah Schnurr. The Gold Wings stayed strong on defense, with Regina held to a late goal in the period.
Boyd was in net for the win, stopping 38 out of 40 shots.
The Gold Wings have two more games in the regular season. They will face Regina again in the Co-operators Centre tonight, February 11.
Their last game of the regular season will be on home ice at the Whitecap Resources Centre on Saturday, February 21.
The Goodwater Community Center wouldlike to thankthe following for suppor tingthe Annual2026 Curling Bonspiel.
Thank you to allthegenerous suppor terswhosponsored and donated to this community ’s event. The continuation and improvementsmade to the Goodwater Halland Rink would not bepossible without yoursuppor t.
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Thank you to allthe bidders and buyers in our silent and live auctions, along with Farron and Darc y Ward for conducting the live/dutch auction.
Thanks to allofour volunteers for helping make this a successful event!
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Weyburn Oil Kids players Grady Risling, Arliss Lebersback and Brody Maas competed against the Regina Rebels Sirens, during the U7 Ice Fest held over the weekend. The one day event attracted teams from Weyburn and surrounding area.
The historic McLeod Series between the Weyburn and Estevan Comprehensive Schools kicked off in Estevan on February 4.
It was a split decision on the scoreboard between the two schools. The WCS boys provided the highlight of the night, grinding out a tense 85-84 victory over the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs.
It was a back and forth the entire game. WCS had a 24-18 lead after the first quarter, and stayed ahead by four-points for a 44-40 lead at the half.
The game was tied at 66-66 after the third quarter. The team played
great defence in the final seconds of the game to seal the 85-84 victory after Tace Odima hit the go ahead shot.
Top scorers were Jayden Drake with 27 points to go along with 23 rebounds. James Ashworth scored 23 points, hitting seven three-pointers and Tace Odima had 15 points.
The ECS girls had a strong game when they took the court, defeating the Eagles 58-46.
WCS had a slight 10-8 lead after the first quarter, with Estevan going ahead by two with a score of 28-26 at the half. Estevan continued to dominate in
the third quarter, 42-36, and won with a final score of 58-46.
Top scorers for WCS girls were Zoe Kerr with 10, Tamberly Kreger with nine, and an outstanding defensive performance from Cadence Wawro. With the McLeod Series determined by aggregate score across four games, every basket counts. Despite the split in wins, the Elecs currently hold the advantage in the point differential. The Eagles will look to erase that 11-point deficit and reclaim the trophy on February 25, when Weyburn hosts the final two games of the series.
Five wrestlers came home with medals as the Weyburn Wrestling Club had 13 wrestlers go to Moose Jaw to compete in the 2026 South Sask. Championships last weekend.
Those participating along with results were:
Freshie 23 kg: Raeford Pirlot - fourth; Kansas Dureault - fifth; Wattson Furgason - sixth.
Freshie 28 kg: Ander Erickson - third receiving a bronze medal.
Novice 28 kg: Lochlan
Pirlot - second receiving a silver medal.
Novice 31 kg: Hayz Thompson.
Novice 34 kg: Hunter
Wagner - sixth.
Novice 38 kg: Meagan
Kerr - fifth.
Novice 41 kg: Owen
Pulfer - first receiving a gold medal.
Peewee 48 kg: Conner
Pocha - first receiving a gold medal.
Bantam Male 52 kg: Jep Furgason.
Female U19 & U17 57 kg: Kylee Bear - third re -
ceiving a bronze medal. Male U19 & U17 92 kg: Jermaine Santos.
The next event for eligible wrestlers will be the Saskatchewan Winter Games, held at Meadow Lake Flying Dust First Nation from February 15-18. Provincials for the Wrestling Club will be held in Warman for the Freshie to Peewee divisions on Sunday, March 22 with Bantam to Masters wrestlers competing in Prince Albert on March 29.
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Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers: it is also a celebration of other kinds of love. It’s true that on February 14 most of the fuss is all about the Romeos and Juliettes of this world, but family love also deserves some of the limelight. Fly away love birds
The couple is the cornerstone on which the family is built. Before giving up all your quality time for family cocooning, don’t forget the importance of maintaining a strong relationship and making the most of every possible occasion to put some romance into your daily lives. Making a special effort to spend time together on or around Valentine’s Day is a must. Organize a babysitter for the children and plan to take a break from your usual routine. Make the love of your life happy without forgetting about yourself. If the weather allows, go skating arm









in arm. Treat yourselves to massages, a good bottle of wine, and a merry time. Close your eyes and for just a few hours imagine there’s only the two of you.
Celebrate with your little cherubs
Children love celebrations. At home or at school, arts and crafts are often the expression of the love and creativity of our little ones, who adore the symbols of love: bright red hearts, cupids, and arrows. Add even more excitement to the occasion by including the children in the preparation of a surprise meal for your soul mate. They’ll love to add their very own touch to salads, mix up a festive macaroni, or prepare an irresistible chocolate fondue.
In other words, experience Valentine’s Day not once, but twice! What a great thought for all those hearts overflowing with love.





























































































































David Willberg SaskToday.ca
The Estevan Kinette Club’s first foray into a jail and bail fundraiser for TeleMiracle brought in a lot of money from the community.
Ten prisoners were arrested by Estevan Police Service Chief Jamie Blunden and a Kinette member, and hauled to the Estevan Market Mall, where the charges were read and bail was set. From there, armed with a pledge sheet and a cellphone, the accused reached out to family, friends and other contacts until their bail was met, although some exceeded the amount.
Krissy Wallman, who is the Kinettes’ TeleMiracle fundraising committee chair, said the event raised at least $8,500 for the upcoming TeleMiracle 50.
“I think some of the prisoners stayed in jail just to get more pledges,” said Wallman.
Estevan-Big Muddy MLA Lori Carr was the top fundraiser with just over $2,000. Her bail was
$500. Elected officials, first responders, Kinette club members and people from the community also participated. Wallman said the prisoners had a lot of fun, and she noted some of them thought it felt like a reprieve.
Wallman said she hopes the Kinettes can try this again in the future.
The following day, the Kinettes held their annual toonie matinee for TeleMiracle at the Orpheum Theatre. Approximately 150 people of all ages enjoyed the movie Pets on a Train. Key chains were sold and raffle prizes were drawn.
The Kinettes’ focus now shifts to their annual TeleMiracle online auction. Items will be posted on the Kinettes’ social media in the coming days, she said, and the auction will run from 8 a.m. on February 13 until the evening of February 15.
“On the 15th, we’re going to be closing 25 lots at a time starting at 6 p.m., and going every 10 minutes, closing the next lots,” said Wallman.
A total of 170 items had been received as of the afternoon of February 8, she said. The Kinettes would like to have everything by February 10, but Wallman said they would accept items until the morning of February 14, so they have time to get a photo uploaded and for people to make suitable bids.
“There is a lot of variety,” she said. “We have a lot of blankets and quilts to food items, and household items to kids’ items. It’s a good variety that we’ve been getting.”
She believes the auction is drawing a lot of interest from the community.
The auction is also the source of this year’s wager between the Estevan Kinettes and the Town of Nokomis, where Wallman’s mother, Joan, is a resident. The Wallman whose organization raises less money through the online auction will have a bucket of ice water dumped on their head.
Also upcoming is the Canuckcade for Kinettes
fundraiser February 19, starting at 1 p.m. Canuckcade, located at the intersection of Fourth Street
and Kensington Avenue, will have its arcade open for people to enjoy. Admission is $20, with half
the proceeds going to TeleMiracle, which will be February 28 and March 1 in Saskatoon.

David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Two members of the Estevan Police Service are among the first recipients of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers’ (SFPO) Blue Spirit of Saskatchewan Award.
In a Feb. 2 news release, the SFPO announced the recognition for Sgt. Braden Lonsberry and Const. Craig Bird for Lonsberry and Bird’s “service beyond the badge”. According to the SFPO, the Blue Spirit Award honours members who go beyond official duties to impact their communities.
“For years, Const. Craig Bird and Sgt. Braden Lonsberry have been known in Estevan as familiar faces always stepping up for their community,” the SFPO said.
A video for the award

says Lonsberry has been a member of the EPS for more than 18 years, and his focus has always been on kids and introducing them to the police world. He has been involved with the school safety patrol program for many years.
Lonsberry has also been a hockey coach in Estevan for more than 30 years, and he also started a police academy to give hockey players a look at the experiences of an officer.
“The police academy is a great way for the young players who are involved to get to meet some of our officers in a way that’s more positive than maybe a traffic stop or some other interaction,” said Lonsberry. “They get to see some of the things that we as police officers do on a
day-to-day basis.”
Sessions cover such topics as impaired driving, criminal investigations, tactical operations, the K-9 unit, firearms and forensics, the video said.
Lonsberry has also been an umpire in baseball, and a referee and linesman in hockey.
Bird has been a part of the police service for more than 25 years. The video notes that beyond his work, Bird’s passion is to tell the stories of veterans and the history of the Canadian military, giving special attention to the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
“Starting as a full-time
member of the reserve, he learned about the dedication and bravery of those who fought in World Wars 1 and 2, and now shares those stories through the South East Military Museum, which he started in 2019, as well as memorializing vets with banners in local communities to


remind others of their sacrifices,” the video stated. Bird noted in the video he has been collecting memorabilia for at least 35 years, and because he received items and heard stories from veterans, he was wondering what to do with the material he collected.
“I had set my mind quite a while ago to build the museum and commemorate all of these men, and this won’t disappear into the wilderness,” he said. Bird is also the commanding officer of the No. 2901 Estevan Army Cadet Corps.
The SFPO also made a $1,000 donation in recognition of Lonsberry and Bird to the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, which houses part of the museum’s collection.
“While many of us know them for their bravery during a critical incident in November 2023, this award recognizes the decades of compassion and professionalism they’ve poured into Estevan long before that day,” the SFPO said in a news release.
“Craig and Brayden’s commitment to Estevan doesn’t end when they take off the uniform,” said SFPO vice-presidentsouth Taylor Elder. “They embody the compassion and leadership that the Blue Spirit Award was created to celebrate.”
‘I didn’t think, I just reacted’: son saves mother in moose attack
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Shawn Tuffnell believes quick and necessary reactions helped save his mother’s life after a confrontation with a moose.
The Stoughton man was staying at his mother Angie’s home just outside of Bienfait on January 22. Tuffnell recalls that his mother had gone outside to start his vehicle at about 6 a.m., and then he heard her scream.
“I didn’t know what she was saying; I just noticed the tone wasn’t good,” Tuffnell said in an interview with SaskToday. “I went running outside, and there was a moose standing ... overtop of her. I started screaming at the moose, and it just turned and faced me, and pinned its ears back.”
He started punching the animal in the face, which he admits wasn’t a very good idea because the moose has a longer reach than him. The
moose swung back and just missed Tuffnell, so he said he grabbed a shovel, swiped at the moose and struck it a couple of times. The moose came at him, so Tuffnell fell back into the house.
“He tripped over a compost bucket, and then got up, and he came right in the house,” said Tuffnell. “And then he was trying to hit me in the house, but he couldn’t get a good swing on me, being in the doorframe.”
Tuffnell said he put the moose in a headlock and had the side of the animal’s face against Tuffnell’s stomach, preventing the animal from biting him or taking a swing at him.
“He ripped out of my hands, and he turned, he pinned his ears back, he went to go back at my mom again, so I had to run two or three steps outside, grabbed him by the face,” said Tuffnell. “I had him by the nostrils and the lips, and pulled him back in the house.”
Tuffnell’s mother’s boyfriend grabbed a rifle and Tuffnell shot the moose in the eyes to blind the animal, then shot it several more times until it dropped. He then fired a couple more rounds to ensure the moose was dead and would not suffer. Angie’s boyfriend also helped by reloading the rifle.
Tuffnell believes the entire incident lasted about three minutes. Once it was over, mother and son went to the hospital for treatment.
Tuffnell said his mother is sore and had to keep her leg elevated because it continued to swell. She suffered bruised ribs, and he suspects he sustained one or two broken ribs, but did not have it checked.
“She’s a little bit scared, not too keen on going outside in the dark,” said Tuffnell.
He said he has never been in a situation where he had to fight a moose, but added he has been charged
by them twice before while hunting deer.
“You come up on them while they’re sleeping in the bush, and you’re in thicker brush, and they get up and they’ll charge you, but I was in pretty thick trees, so they couldn’t get at me really bad.”
In this instance, Tuffnell suspects the moose was likely starving and laying against the dryer vent to keep warm. The dryer had not been running for a couple of days, but it was still generating warmth at a time when it was –48 C with the windchill. The property’s yard light had also burned out earlier in the week.
Tuffnell believes he saved his mother’s life. If he had not intervened, he believes the moose would have started stomping on her, which is why he continued punching and striking the animal.
He added conservation
The Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) is reminding the public about how to respond to finding needles after a call earlier this month.
The EFRS said its duty officer responded to a needle pickup outdoors in the central area on February 2.
The EFRS asks that if residents find needles anywhere, they should notify the fire department so the needles can be
picked up and disposed of properly.
That same day, crews responded to a commercial fire alarm in central Estevan.
Once on scene, the EFRS said members determined the alarm was caused by a cooking-related incident.
Crews ventilated the structure and reset the alarm panel before returning to the station.
In the evening of
February 6, crews were called to a possible grass fire northwest of the city. Firefighters determined bales were on fire in a field. Crews extinguished the flames and returned to the station.
The department also reminds people that the fire station parking lot is not a through road. Vehicles driving through the lot might be ticketed.
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The annual Whiskers and Wine Gala remains one of the most important fundraisers of the year for the Estevan Humane Society (EHS) and the animals in its care.
The fundraiser was held February 7 at the Estevan Exhibition Hall. A near-capacity crowd of almost 180 people filled the building for a supper prepared by EB’s Catering, entertainment provided by magician-comedian Matt Gore from Saskatoon, and live and silent auctions.
EHS president Tayja Lakusta said the organization would definitely consider having entertainment like Gore again.
“It seemed to go over just as well as live music for the venue, so it’s definitely something that we’re
going to look at for the future,” said Lakusta.
She believes the EHS had the biggest collection of live and silent auction items it has had in some time. Everybody was pleased with the interest in the merchandise, and all items received bids. She was impressed with the gift baskets available and other donations she saw.
The top seller was a date night for two at the Over the Hills Orchard in Lumsden and the Hotel Saskatchewan, which brought in just over $1,000.
Lakusta estimates Whiskers and Wine brought in $25,000 to $30,000 before expenses, and the event is one of the humane society’s top two fundraisers of the year, along with the Judy Martin Memorial Duck Derby
in the fall. The events help cover the EHS’s ongoing monthly expenses.
“We like to make sure they’re done big and done well so that they can continue year after year,” said Lakusta.
She thanked those who supported Whiskers and Wine and other fundraisers by attending, purchasing tickets, donating items, volunteering and working behind the scenes in ways that nobody sees.
The humane society currently has about half a dozen dogs and 40 to 45 cats. It’s a comfortable number, she said, as the EHS will embark on a renovation of its animal shelter later this year.
“Right now, we’re not in a bad position, but there’s always more animals that we can be helping,” she said.
officers understand why he took those measures. The moose did not test positive for rabies and likely did not have chronic wasting disease, he said; it was just hungry and emaciated.
In an email to SaskToday, the Ministry of Community Safety said conservation officers transported the moose to the Canadian Wildlife Health Co-operative (CWHC) i in Saskatoon on Jan. 23 for a necropsy.
The ministry encourages
people who encounter wildlife to remain calm, keep their distance, make noise and never approach or feed the animal. Most animals will move on naturally.
“Moose are large and unpredictable, so it is important to keep your distance and call the authorities if you encounter one in an urban area. Contact your local conservation officer, call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561, or dial 911,” the ministry said.
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Weyburn residents concerned about neighbourhood safety and police response times will see continued investment in local policing, as the Government of Saskatchewan expands its Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) enforcement initiative.
For 2025-26, the province has allocated nearly $6 million to support its multi-year plan to add roughly 100 frontline officers across Saskatchewan. Part of that funding includes $238,000 for the Weyburn Police Service to maintain two SCAN officer positions created last year, announced the province on February 3.
“As a resident of Weyburn, I know firsthand how important strong, responsive policing is to our community,” said Community Safety Minister Michael Weger. “The people who live here care deeply about their neighbourhoods and neighbours. They deserve a police service that has the resources and supports it needs to meet public safety expectations. This investment will help ensure officers can continue working to keep our families safe, strengthen community trust, and support the wellbeing of everyone in Weyburn for years to come.”
Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards said the continued funding will have a direct impact on day-today policing, increasing
the Weyburn Police Service’s visibility and presence.
“It gives our police service more capacity to focus on issues residents care about most like safe neighbourhoods and timely responses to calls,” said Richards. “We appreciate the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to policing investments that help us keep our community safe and welcoming for all.”
Weyburn Police Service Chief Brent VanDeSype said the demands on officers continue to grow, and provincial support is essential.
“Funding provided by the Ministry of Community Safety, through the SCAN initiative, is critical in helping meet these ever-changing challenges,” said VanDeSype.
“The ministry’s support directly impacts our frontline officers and strengthens our service, enabling us to better serve the community of Weyburn. We are very fortunate and thankful to the Government of Saskatchewan for their much-needed continued support.”
The province says its partnership with municipal police forces remains central to its public-safety strategy. By investing in additional frontline officers and supporting local agencies, officials say they aim to enhance response capabilities and ensure officers can attend more calls for service across Saskatchewan.

The Weyburn Police Service received $238,000 from the province to maintain two Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods officer positions. Pictured, l-r, Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards, Minister of Community Safety and MLA Weyburn-Bengough Michael Weger, and Weyburn Police Chief Brent VanDeSype.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is accepting nominations for the President’s Awards. This annual event recognizes achievements in public safety in the province.
The awards are available to both youth and organizations that have shown leadership in emergency preparedness.
Nominations can be made at saskpublicsafety. ca. The deadline for nominations is March 6, 2026.
“There is an incredible amount of work that goes into keeping Saskatchewan safe,” said SPSA President and Fire Commissioner Marlo Pritchard. “Given the difficult 2025 wildfire season, it is more important than ever
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The City of Weyburn has approved the purchase of a new 2026 Fireline Quick Attack Pro Type 5 Wildland Truck, awarding the contract to Commercial Fire Equipment Ltd. at cost of $206,996 plus taxes.
Acting Fire Chief Mike Wock told council at its regular meeting Jan. 26 that the department’s existing wildland unit, a 2004 Ford F-450
known as Wildland 51, has reached the end of its service life after accumulating about 280,000 kilometres and experiencing ongoing maintenance and reliability problems.
“The purpose of the wildland truck is to transport members out to the scene of the fires and supply them with water and other equipment so that we can handle those incidents,” said Wock. “This vehicle will also serve as a
rapid response in the offseason primarily to get a two-person truck outdoor quicker and start knockdown or assess problems a little bit faster.”
Mayor Jeff Richards said the purchase was already included in the city’s approved Fire Department capital budget.
The 2026 budget earmarked $200,000 for a new wildland truck, leaving the purchase $6,996 over budget.
that we recognize the efforts of those who help to safeguard our province.”
The President’s Award for Youth honours the high school student within the Emergency Services Response Training Program that has shown their commitment, skill, dedication and interest in helping others. Eligibility is one student from each school that holds the Emergency Services Response Training Program.
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Coun. Laura Morrissette asked if selling the current unit could offset the difference.
Wock said he expects the resale to cover the overage. “I think we should be in good shape to offset that cost,” he said.
Wock said the fire department plans to sell the truck to a smaller community once the delivery timeline for the new unit is confirmed.



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A Weyburn nursing student is helping give postsecondary students a voice across Saskatchewan as a member of the province’s 2025-26 Post-Secondary Student Council.
The council is made up of 24 students who will share their perspectives on various topics and help inform initiatives that fulfill the needs of post-secondary students in Saskatchewan.
Skyler Kreger, a secondyear practical nursing student at Southeast College in Weyburn, is one of the 24 students.
Kreger first heard about the council from an instructor at Southeast College, who told her about it and then sent her the application form.
Kreger applied to be part of the council in early October and found out she was selected right before Christmas.
“I think that, especially in the health-care field, having those extra volunteer hours or being part of a student council looks good on a job resume,” said Kreger. “It gives you experience in that type of setting.”
Kreger and her fellow students have had two Zoom meetings, but due to confidentiality agreements, Kreger cannot say what they have talked about.
“It’s intriguing to be in a meeting with all these different individuals who have a lot of different perspectives on education and everything overall. To hear their stories and why they want to be on the council and make an impact on education for other students is powerful and inspiring. It makes me want to do the same thing,” said Kreger.
Kreger hopes to use what she learns from the others to
make all forms of post-secondary education as positive an experience as possible for everyone.
“I want to educate myself more on the different areas of post-secondary education in the province and to hopefully contribute my knowledge to make a change for the better and be able to create bonds with people and talk about my experiences freely and use other people’s knowledge to help myself, too,” said Kreger.
This marks the third year of the Saskatchewan PostSecondary Student Council, and Kreger will be on the council until the end of the school year in June.
Kreger feels that having a program like this is beneficial for everyone.
“I feel lots of people don’t know lots about it (and) it’s good to let people know there is this option. It’s extremely beneficial,” said Kreger.



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The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) and four co-applicants have filed a notice of appeal with the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, seeking to revive their legal challenge of the provincial government’s plan to continue operating coal-fired power plants beyond the federal phase-out deadline.
The appeal follows a January 12 decision of the Court of King’s Bench, which dismissed the case on procedural grounds. The lower court ruled that the province’s June 2025 decision to extend coal-fired power generation amounted to government policy and not subject to judicial review.
“The Court of King’s Bench dismissed the case without allowing the full legal arguments to be heard,” said Margret Asmuss, SES President. “We are asking the Court of Appeal to allow the case to proceed to a full hearing.”
The groups argue that Saskatchewan’s decision isn’t a policy decision but involves administrative actions, including plans to spend almost one billion dollars retrofitting aging coal-fired power stations with the explicit intention


of operating them well beyond December 31, 2029 — the date by which federal law requires all conventional coal-fired power plants in Canada to cease operations. The Saskatchewan government has further indicated that these retrofitted plants are intended to operate into the 2040s.
“SES believes this is precisely the kind of administrative decision that should concern the courts, whose role is to uphold the rule of law and intervene when a provincial government signals an intention to defy federal law,” said Peter Prebble, SES board member. “Our court case involves one of the most significant climate change decisions in Canada, because coal is the most polluting form of electricity generation, and because Saskatchewan currently accounts for a stunning 24 per cent of the greenhouse gas pollution associated with electricity generation In Canada. Curbing that pollution is urgent.”
SES Vice-President Bob Halliday said Saskatchewan is the only province planning to extend coal use.
“Every other province has already phased out coal or committed to doing so by 2030,” he said.
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