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Rum Ragged will grace the stage at the Cugnet Centre on March 18 as part of Weyburn Concert Series’ 2025-2026 season. Band members include, l-r, Zach Nash, Colin
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Rum Ragged brings Newfoundland folk music to the Cugnet stage
Rum Ragged, a Newfoundland based folk band, will grace the stage at the Cugnet Centre on Wednesday, March 18, combining deep roots with a contemporary twist.
As leading performers of their vibrant tradition, they play instruments like bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar, and accordion, captivating audiences with their unique style.
When asked about the formation of Rum Ragged, Mark Manning, co-founder
Sara Parks
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The long-awaited pool replacement took a step forward Monday, with the city preparing geotechnical and structural assessments to determine the site of the new $30 million aquatic facility and the future of the existing leisure centre.
Leisure Services Director Richard Henning told council the assessments mark the first steps toward
of the group, said, “Myself, my name is Mark Manning, and then there’s Aaron Collis. Myself and Aaron started the band a number of years back now, about 13 years.”,
“And I’d say for the last seven to eight years, Zach Nash and Colin Grant have been in the band as well. We’re very much looking forward to heading out for our first ever tour of Saskatchewan. Some of us have been lucky enough to visit there, but this will be
the replacement of the shuttered Harry Church Indoor Pool, following last year’s feasibility study and council’s decision to build a new facility.
our first time playing as a band around Saskatchewan, obviously our first time in Weyburn as well.”
“I know that through Saskatchewan, from what I understand, there’s a lot of roots in the traditions of rural and, you know, outside the city kind of areas around the province there that would very much be in line with different parts of Newfoundland, Labrador. I know that fishing, being a landlocked province that Saskatchewan might not
“We’re moving into the project initiation with Collier’s,” he said. “The next step is going to be choosing that design team, and then that is when we’re going to get closer to learning what we can design within the budget that city council has approved.”
Mayor Jeff Richards said residents continue to raise concerns about what the final facility will include and how far the $30 million cap can stretch.
“At the end of the day, the number is $30 million. You’re tasked with fitting that inside that box that everybody wants and needs,” he told Henning.
Councillor Todd Bedore said location remains one of
be something that would exactly relate to some of the things, some of our songs, especially as compared to the maritime type of living and the fishing industry and different kind of rural areas.”
“I think the whole idea of community that we have been told that’s there in Saskatchewan would very much meet with the cultural identity of Newfoundland, Labrador as well. You find it through the signs and just we always love the ex-
the most common questions he hears from the public.
“I’ve had a lot of people ask me about location and I’ve said it’s not been picked. I hope I’m not wrong,” he said.
Henning confirmed no site has been chosen and that geotechnical testing will guide that decision.
The existing indoor pool has been closed since the 2024-25 winter season after engineers found the
perience to get to bring it through Canada because even to understand other parts of Canada is very important to us and to also have other parts of Canada, people in Canada, understand Newfoundland, Labrador a little bit better and hopefully someday come for a visit, just like we’re getting the opportunity to do, to come for a visit to the towns around Saskatchewan.”
Known for their honest, thought-provoking, and
pool basin can’t be repaired and major mechanical systems are at end-of-life. A full renovation would cost about $25 million and trigger extensive building code upgrades, Henning said.
Design work hasn’t started. Henning said a design team will be hired after the geotechnical and structural results come in, with user-group consultations scheduled at key milestones.
often humorous live shows, they have quickly become fan favourites. Their impressive vocal harmonies and storytelling deliver unforgettable concerts.
Despite a demanding tour schedule, Rum Ragged has performed at top global folk venues and recorded five acclaimed albums. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., with an opportunity to meet the band after the show.
Tickets are available at showpass.ca.
In a split vote in November 2025, city council voted in favour of constructing a $30 million indoor competitive pool. Council selected Colliers Project Leaders to manage the project. The city’s anticipated timeline includes design by fall 2026, tendering by spring 2027, construction completion by fall 2029, and a grand opening in 2030.
Grant, Mark Manning
Aaron Collis.
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COMMUNITY
Weyburn Library AGM set for March 19
The annual general meeting for Weyburn Public Library will be held on Thursday, March 19 at the library program room on the lower level at 6 p.m.
The meeting is open to all with the regular board meeting taking place once
the AGM concludes. Anyone interested in becoming a library board member can pick up a City of Weyburn board application at the AGM. Board members are appointed by the City of Weyburn Council for renewable yearly terms.
Funding applications now available for 2026 Communithon
Submitted
The Weyburn Communithon Foundation has announced that applications are now open for 2026 funding.
Local non-profit organizations and charities are invited to apply for financial support to help deliver programs and services that strengthen the Weyburn community.
Communithon funding is designed to support initiatives that enhance quality of life, promote inclusion, respond to emerging community needs, and strengthen local culture. Each year, funds raised through the annual Communithon event are reinvested directly back into the community, supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.
Eligible applicants include registered charities, non-profit organizations, and community-based groups serving the Weyburn area. Funding may be requested for programs, services,
or specific projects that align with Communithon’s mission of building a caring, connected, and resilient community. In order to be eligible, applications must provide either 40 hours of local programming and/or staff an employee locally, and/ or maintain a local office.
“We are proud to continue supporting the incredible organizations that work every day to make Weyburn stronger,” said Lindsay Manko-Bauche, Weyburn Communithon Foundation Chair. “Communithon is truly community-powered, and we encourage eligible groups to apply and share the important work they are doing.”
Application forms and funding guidelines are available online at www. communithon.com.
The deadline to apply is March 30.
Organizations are encouraged to submit complete applications by the stated deadline. Successful applicants will be notified following the review process.
Wheatland Senior Centre game results
The Wheatland Senior Centre played several games in the past week.
In Spades on March 2, Erskine Sandiford placed first, Jannette Tonn won second and Stan Hubick finished third.
The team of Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar took first during Trump Whist on March 2. Chris Carter and Sheila Wendel placed second, and Marge
Schultz and Fay Johnson came in third.
In Kaiser on March 3, Rose Levesque and Jeanne Molnar placed first, Marlene Szczecinski and Eva Morley took second, and Mildred Sandiford and Coral Schindel came in third place.
During Canasta on March 4, Eveline Porte won first, Brenda Paul placed second, Jean Reich
came in third, Doreen Knibbs placed fourth, Cris Herlick came in fifth, and Frank Porte finished fifth.
In Hi-Low Whist on March 4, Fay Johnson and Marge Schultz placed first, Gladys Lokken and Sharon Eggum came in second, Dave Frayn and Brenda Paul took third, with Janet Van Winkoop and Emily Zyla taking fourth place.
During Thursday Crib
on March 5, Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson placed first, Rose Levesque and Marlene Szczecinski took second place, and Stan Hubick and Fran Long came in third.
In Friday Contract Bridge on March 6, Bonnie Olvera placed first, and Jean Knibbs took second. There were six players in attendance for Friday board games on March 6.
Duplicate Bridge Club results for February
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The Weyburn Duplicate Bridge Club played several games during the month of February.
The first game of the month was played February 2 with two tables. There was a tie for first place between the pair of Warren Betker and Denis Tremblay, and the pair of Barry Mactaggart and Diane Bell.
Three tables played on February 5. Barry Mactaggart and Lucie Nickel were
first place finishers, Gord Bell and Jim Kaz took second followed closely by Terry Bendickson and Jeanne Molnar who came third.
Two tables played on February 9. Gord Bell and Boyd Stewart claimed first place while there was a tie for second place between the pair of Barry Mactaggart and Marg Stewart, and the pair of Terry Bendickson and Lucie Nickel.
Two tables played on February 12. First place
went to Grant Paulson and Boyd Stewart, and second place went to Warren Betker and Denis Tremblay.
Two tables played on February 16. Barry Mactaggart and Diane Bell took top honours, and Gord Bell and Marg Stewart placed second.
With two tables playing on February 19, Gord Bell and Boyd Stewart had a strong game to claim first place. Warren Betker and Denis Tremblay finished in second place. There were two tables played on February 23. Marg Stewart and Diane Bell finished in first place
while Barry Mactaggart and Gord Bell placed second.
The last game of the month was played on February 26 with two tables played. First place went to Jeanne Molnar and Lucie Nickel, and there was a tie for second with the pair of Gord Bell and Barry Mactaggart, and the pair of Marg Stewart and Diane Bell.
The Weyburn Duplicate Bridge Club plays on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Wheatland Senior Centre. All bridge players are welcome to come and play.
The Legacy Park Elementary School Grade 6 Instrument Ensemble practiced for the Music Festival. Back row, l-r, Zach, Jace, Payson and Bryer. Front row, Kenna, Lillian, Drew, Mac and Kaisen.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week
EDITORIAL
OPINION: SGI RATE INCREASES NECESSARY FOR AUTO FUND SUSTAINABILITY
Submitted by Derek Lothian
Earlier this year, the SGI Auto Fund submitted an application for rate increases of 3.75 per cent in each of 2026 and 2027. Understandably, that ask has led to renewed questions around affordability, necessity, and value.
The basic premise of insurance is that the premiums of the many ultimately pay for the claims of the few. Similar to a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders, the SGI Auto Fund is not designed to generate profit. Instead, it is intended to make just enough money to cover its operations and maintain an appropriate capital reserve.
For more than a decade, SGI has upheld the compulsory auto insurance program without
obtaining incremental rate from customers. That is a feat virtually unparalleled in the insurance industry. It is, however, no longer a sustainable path forward.
As with any public agency or crown corporation, it is entirely fair for taxpayers to scrutinize SGI’s financial decisions. But core insurance costs are not opaque. They are a simple calculation of premiums versus claims. Unfortunately, in two of the last three years, the Auto Fund has paid out more in claims than it has generated in insurance revenue — and that is the case again through the first three quarters of the current SGI fiscal year. It is not difficult to see why. We all feel it — costs are going up everywhere. Between December 2024 and December 2025 alone, the Consumer Price Index for passenger
Province announces over $46 million of planned rural road network improvements
The Ministry of Highways and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced more than $46 million for planned road, bridge and culvert projects on March 5, to keep rural Saskatchewan and the province’s export-based economy moving.
Under the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program, the provincial government will invest more than $16.9 million toward the 41 projects and rural municipalities (RMs) will fund the remaining more than $29.1 million.
“Saskatchewan’s rural road network is the starting point for many agricultural products and other goods on their way to destinations throughout the province, across the country and around the world,” Highways Minister Kim Gartner said. “This infrastructure program enhances the connectivity of Saskatchewan rural roads to the rest of the transportation network, which supports our export-based economy.”
“SARM is pleased to see funding support for these important projects,” Saskatchewan Association of
Rural Municipalities President Bill Huber said. “Rural Saskatchewan faces substantial transportation infrastructure needs, as many of the goods and resources driving our provincial economy originate in rural municipalities. Investing in RM roads, bridges, and culverts delivers strong economic benefits across Saskatchewan, and SARM looks forward to continuing our partnership with the Ministry of Highways to deliver the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth Program in the years ahead.”
The RIRG program is funded by the Government of Saskatchewan, administered by SARM and invests in RM road infrastructure.
The program contributes up to 50 per cent per project to a maximum of $500,000 for a road and to a maximum $1 million for a large culvert or a bridge. RMs fund the remainder and are responsible for managing their approved RIRG projects, along with any additional costs.
RIRG is overseen by a joint SARM and Ministry of Highways Program Management Boar
vehicle parts, maintenance, and repairs spiked by more than 6.8 per cent. Reducing administrative overhead will not fix that problem, either. It can only be addressed through rate increases, product changes, or a combination thereof.
If there is any criticism to level, it is that this imbalance has taken too long to correct. SGI’s Rate Stabilization Reserve now sits well below its own target threshold, which has the secondary effect of producing weakened investment returns from a diminished pool of capital.
One question often asked is: So, why then did SGI decrease its reserves by issuing customer rebates in 2021 and 2022?
It’s important to acknowledge that, at the time, the operating — and consumer — realities were very different. SGI was holding capital reserves close to 50 per cent higher than its target, the pandemic had resulted in less driving and significantly fewer claims, and the economic impacts of COVID-19 were still percolating. Although it is easy to second-guess those actions with the benefit of hindsight, it is difficult to argue in good faith that they were not wholly reasonable given the circumstances of the day.
Regardless, it does not change the situation we now find ourselves in. Nobody likes paying more. Many consumers are already feeling stretched. The reality, though, is that, without a material shift (and soon), the Auto Fund cannot survive on its own. Getting back to a point of longterm viability will be neither quick nor easy. It will require real choices, shortterm pain, and honest conversations.
We are not the only jurisdiction grappling with similar auto insurance challenges — Alberta, Ontario, and B.C., just to name a few. The good news is that Saskatchewan maintains eminently strong fundamentals, including a well-managed and wellgoverned crown insurer, a robust regulatory regime, as well as the most cost-effective and accessible system of distribution in Canada.
We can — and should — invite open, public dialogue on what other changes are necessary in the weeks and months ahead. In the meantime, the notion of a rate freeze is more soundbite than solution. Approving SGI’s Auto Fund rate application remains the only responsible decision. Derek Lothian is the president and CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS).
Two Weyburn constables featured in recruitment campaign
Sabrina Kraft
Weyburn Review
Two Weyburn Police Constables, Al Patricio and Preston Roy, were recently featured in a national campaign promoting law enforcement careers in Saskatchewan.
According to both men, it was a honour and privilege for both men to be chosen to promote the province, and to stand alongside other law enforcement individuals.
“Deputy Sergeant Shane St. John has been on the committee for the national police campaign and he’s been on it for, I believe, well, since its inception for the last year and they’ve been working to put this together,” explained Const. Roy.
Const. Patricio was quite excited to be chosen to represent the Weyburn Police Service. He is one of the newest hires for the Weyburn Police Service.
“Deputy Sergeant Shane St. John told me to go check out this opportunity and go get my photo taken,” explained Const. Patricio.
“Basically, the idea was for it to recruit more individuals around Canada to look into Saskatchewan for law enforcement opportunities.”
“I think Saskatchewan is, just like every other province, there’s been a lack of officers in the last couple of years,” said Const. Patricio. “There’s always been a stigma around it. I think things are changing, and I think police are important as always, and if anything, are becoming more important in today’s society. Specifically in Saskatchewan, it’s a growing province with a lot of elements here that people can be very much interested in.”
Saskatchewan is diverse enough that there are bigger organizations, in the main cities, or smaller agencies in the rural areas.
“There’s different kinds of scenery that you can explore, there’s lots of opportunities. I’d say Saskatchewan probably would be the best place to go,” added Const. Patricio.
In the national recruitment advertisements there is many different divisions, including sheriffs, RCMP, corrections, conservation officers, and municipal police.
“There’s such a need for all those different organizations, just promoting as much as we can to consider it and come out and apply, it’s really important,” said Const. Patricio.
“We all work together in the goal to protect the public and make sure that this is a great place for people to raise a family,” added Const. Roy.
During his time with the Weyburn Police Service, Const. Patricio said that he has learned that policing is about helping the community. “It is about being able to give back, being a leader, and being a role model just by being a presence. I enjoy interacting with the folks here and creating relationships. Not just with my teammates here, but also with the public.”
“If there are people who have the desires for public service, who are very community-oriented, and care about the well-being of people and people’s family, then I think that that’s something I would push on to people to look into law enforcement,” he added.
“There’s always a place for everybody, and there’s not always a particular skill set that is required. Everybody’s good in their own ways and I think that can be more beneficial than people think,” said Const. Patricio.
“It is a challenging career to get into, but it’s worth the work, and it’s worth the opportunity that comes with all the things that come with policing,” added Const. Roy.
Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
COUNCILLORS (2 TO BE ELECTED): VILLAGE OF FILLMORE
Will be received by the undersigned on the 1st day of April, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village Office, and during regular business hours from March 12th, 2024 to April 1st, 2026 at the Village Office
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Village Office, 51 Main Street
Dated this 12th day of March, 2026.
Nicole Hanson, Returning Officer
Moe points to positives after mission to India
John Cairns SaskToday.ca
Premier Scott Moe has pointed to a number of accomplishments after returning to Saskatchewan from his recent trade mission to India.
Moe’s trade mission from Feb. 28 to March 6 also coincided in part with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India. In speaking to reporters at the Legislature, Moe pointed to Cameco’s long term agreement on uranium of $2.6 billion over nine years as a positive.
Moe called the deal “about triple the size of the previous agreement we had for double the years, that’s a positive for the mining industry as a whole in Saskatchewan.”
He also pointed to the pulse agreement signed between the University of
Saskatchewan with National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management. Moe said this is “going to essentially add to the value-added capacity in India and feed a number of undernourished individuals in society there.”
Moe also pointed to the Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence, which he said ”will come from Saskatchewan, also a positive, literally going to feed hundreds of millions of people a year when it’s up and running.”
Finally, Moe also pointed to his meetings with a number of Indian government ministers on number of different issues, including on the Indian tariffs on pulse, 30 per cent on peas, and 10 per cent on lentils.
But there was no announcement of any movement on that issue
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Wellington No 97 for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9: 00 am to 3: 30 pm on th e fo llo wi ng day s, Mo nday to Fr id ay, Ma rc h 9t h to Ap ri l 13t h, 20 26.
A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM of Wellington No 97, Box 1390, Weyburn SK S4H 3J9.
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0, by the 13th day of April, 2026.
Dated this 9th day of March, 2026.
Michelle Klein Assessor
following the meetings. Moe acknowledged there was still more work that needed to get done.
“Our ask was obviously to remove them, and certainly there is some domestic challenges that India has with that, so they won’t be removed immediately. But we’re going to continue to engage with the government in India over the next number of months and we’d be hopeful that if they could be... removed prior to the completion of the Comprehensive Economic Partner-
ship Agreement (CEPA), which we heard both Prime Ministers (Mark Carney and Narendra Modi) indicate that they’d like to see brought to conclusion this year, so continue to work on that part.”
Regarding those domestic challenges India is facing, Moe said they had an “agricultural support program that’s in place when there’s a gap between the domestic price of pulses and the international price, so I’d say it is a decision that they make from time to time.”
2026 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TENDER
South East Cornerstone Public School Division No 209 invites tenders for Grounds Maintenance at all locations in the division: Tendered amount shall be on a per cut basis
• Cut includes mowing, removal of large grass piles, trimming and cleaning grass clipping off walkways
• Cost to include the supply of equipment, labour, fuel & mileage
• For a maximum of ten (10) cuts during this period
Contractors must carry their own WCB and insurance liability up to $1,000,000 in coverage.
For further information, please contact Jim Swyryda, Manager of Facilities at (306) 848-4713 or jim.swyryda@secpsd.ca
Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Preference will be given to applicant(s) within each school catchment area
Please submit tenders by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to:
Michelle VanDeSype
South East Cornerstone Public SD No 209 80A-18th Street N.E. Weyburn, SK S4H 2W4 michelle vandesype@secpsd.ca
Weyburn Police Constable Al Patricio, centre, was recently featured in a national campaign promoting law enforcement careers in Saskatchewan.
Photo courtesy Weyburn Police Services
SPORTS
Gold Wings wrap up round one series
The Weyburn U18AAA Gold Wings faced off against the Regina Rebels in an important game three of the first round in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League playoffs, last night, March 11, at the Co-operators Centre in Regina.
Due to publishing deadlines, details of the game will be published in next week’s paper.
The Gold Wings won 3-2 in overtime over the Regina Rebels in game one, held at the Co-operators Centre on March 6.
There was no scor -
ing in the first period. In the second period, Skyla McNichol scored a Weyburn powerplay goal at 8:56, assisted by Tristan Todosichuk. The Rebels tied up the game at 19:25 in the third period, then pulled ahead with a goal scored at 5:36. Weyburn tied up the game late in the period, when Todosichuk scored off assists by Chelsea Madsen and Sage Johns. In the overtime period, an unassisted goal by Taelah Schnurr at 13:45 secured the win for Weyburn.
Tila Boyd was out-
standing in net for the Gold Wings, stopping 50 out of 52 shots.
The Regina Rebels cambe back strong with a 4-2 win in game two, at Whitecap Resource Centre in Weyburn on March 8.
The Regina Rebels kicked off scoring late in the first period, with an unassisted goal at 5:33. There was no scoring in the second period.
Flood gates opened in the third period with the Rebels scoring an unassisted short-handed goal at the 18:10 mark, followed by a Weyburn powerplay goal
Dunstone rink wins first Brier
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Matt Dunstone is a Brier champion. Dunstone and his Manitoba foursome of third Colton Lott, second E.J. Harnden and lead Ryan Harnden picked up a pair of wins on March 8, including a 6-3 victory over Alberta’s Kevin Koe in the gold medal final, to claim his first-ever Canadian men’s curling championship.
The Dunstone foursome will now represent Canada at the LGT World Men’s Curling Championship running March 27 through April 4 in Ogden, Utah.
Knapp rink results
In the afternoon draw of March 3, Regina’s Kelly Knapp (1-3) found himself in must-win territory against winless Nunavut (0-4), skipped by Derek Samagalski. Knapp wasted little time seizing control. He scored three in the opening end with hammer and followed it up by stealing two more in the second to jump out to a 5-0 lead.
Samagalski managed
Red Wings close gap on Terriers
The Weyburn Red Wings won two important games against the Yorkton Terriers last week. The Red Wings are still in contention for first place in the Bunge division of the SJHL, as they sit just four points behind Yorkton.
The Red Wings won 4-2 over the Terriers during a home game on March 4.
After a scoreless first period, theTerriers scored a powerplay goal at 9:16 in the second period, followed by a Weyburn goal by Josh Karman at 10:33, assisted by Sawyer Aquila and Dion Schraeder. Weyburn went ahead at 17:29 with Schraeder netting a goal, assisted by Aidan Mohan and Jonah Bierd.
by Madsen at 12:18, assisted by Skyla McNichol and Kinley Damman. Haven Bourassa scored an unassisted goal at 10:16 to tie up the game.
The Rebels responded at 8:38 with an unassisted goal of their own, and secured the win with a a later goal scored with one minute and 47 seconds left in the period.
Boyd was in net for the Gold Wings again, stopping 34 out of 38 shots.
In the third period, the Terriers tied up the game with a goal at 5:08. Weyburn pulled ahead with a powerplay goal scored by Rylan Pearce at 14:15, assisted by Turner McIntyre and Roan Burgess. An empty net goal by Aidan Mohan sealed the win for Weyburn at 18:07, assisted by Will Munro and Rylan Pearce.
Joey Rocha was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 35 out of 37 shots.
The Red Wings went into Yokrton two days later and carded a 6-3 at the Westland Arena.
Weyburn started strong
with three goals in the first period. Callas Pierce scored an unassisted goal at 3:51, followed by Munro at 11:50, assisted by Pearce and Josh Karman and Drew Molde, assisted by Josh Sale and Burgess. The Terriers finally got on the scoresheet at 14:10. In the second period, Pierce scored a short-handed Weyburn goal at 7:05, assisted by Mohan and Bierd. The Terriers responded with a goal at 8:54, followed by a late Weyburn powerplay goal by Adam Savage Keller at 18:44, assisted by Pearce. The third period kicked off with an early powerplay goal by the Terriers at 3:41, but that is as close as Yorkton got. The Wings wrapped up the scorign with a late goal by Munro at 16:02, assisted by Sale. As tensions were high, there was major fighting penalty for both teams at the 17:00 mark.
Nate Stevens was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 26 out of 29 shots.
The Wings will end the regular season with a homeand-home series against their Highway 39 rivals, the Estevan Bruins. Weyburn will host the first game on Friday, March 13 at Whitecap Resource Centre, and then travel to Estevan for game two on Saturday, March 14.
a single in the third. After blanks in four and five, Nunavut stole one in the sixth to make it 5-2 and briefly create some tension.
Knapp responded like a veteran. A deuce with last rock in seven restored order, and he stole another in eight to close it out 8-2. Then during play on March 4, Knapp defeated Newfoundland’s Nathan Young 10-7 in the morning draw before falling 6-5 to hometown favourite Brad Gushue in the evening draw.
Knapp got into a bit of trouble early against Young, giving up three in the third and another three in the sixth to trail 6-3. A deuce in the seventh closed ground, though, and a steal of three in the eighth would suddenly see Knapp holding an 8-6 lead. Young got back within one in the ninth, but Knapp scored a pair in the final end to put things away.
Things couldn’t have been closer against Gushue, with a deuce in the fifth giving Gushue a 4-3
lead. Knapp blanked the sixth before taking one in the seventh, and the teams would exchange single points the rest of the way until Gushue used the hammer to get his single point in the 10th for the win.
The Knapp rink wrapped up their Brier appearance during the afternoon draw on March 5, where they dropped a 9-4 decision to Ontario’s Jayden King. They finished 3-5 and tied for fifth place in Pool A. Knapp got off to a good start against King with a deuce in the first end, but King came right back with four in the second for the early lead. Knapp was unphased, though, scoring one in the third and adding another in the fourth to see things tied up 2-2 through five ends. Ontario regained the lead with a deuce in the sixth and took control of things with a steal of two in the seventh to lead 8-4, and after they stole another in the eighth, the teams shook hands.
Weyburn U9 boys soccer players Bennett Oberkirsch, Remy Berg and Rexton Dayman surrounded an opponent during the Frostival fun tournament held at the Credit Union Spark Centre over the weekend.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week
Kaden Miller, left, and Jaxon Porter recently won the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association Open Doubles Curling regionals in Estevan. They also competed in provincials in Estevan, over the weekend. Photo Submitted
Harrison excited about National Energy Corridor announcement
John Cairns
SaskToday.ca
The Government of Saskatchewan has joined other provinces and territories in signing an agreement to advance the development of a National Energy Corridor.
The agreement was announced at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention by Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce. According to the province’s news release, this is a partnership between Saskatchewan and Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon, Prince Edward Is-
land, Nova Scotia and the Northwest Territories.
In speaking to reporters at the Legislature Wednesday, Minister of Crown Investments Corporation called it a “very, very exciting announcement” and the “culmination of a lot of, you know, really diligent work that went in across the country.”
“Provinces and territories coming together for the very first time, really in a historic way, to build a national transmission infrastructure program across the country, with the Government of Canada being a significant part of that dis-
cussion, and we are very hopeful a significant partner in that program as we go forward.”
Harrison said he looked forward to announcements from the Government of Canada, adding that they have had some “very, very good and productive discussions, including a couple of weeks ago, the Premier and I sitting down with (Finance) Minister (FrançoisPhilippe) Champagne and having a very detailed discussion around transmission infrastructure.”
Harrison said this “speaks to the unique position that Saskatchewan is
in, in Western Canada, in actually having allocatable baseload power here in the province. And what that means, outside of kind of the technical jargon, is we have power to actually put towards significant investments in Saskatchewan, whether that be uranium mines, whether that be potash mines, whether that be other announcements that I’m really looking forward to in the next couple of weeks as well, that are going to have a profound and positive impact for the people of this province, and really uniquely positions us in having that power to allocate for
Will, Brysen and Ryker read an artist’s statement during a tour of the James Weir People’s Choice exhibit at the Weyburn Art Gallery. The students from Legacy Park Elementary School recently learned about the annual art show. Voting for the competition closes March 14.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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these sort of investments, which are going to create jobs and create opportunities for people right here at home, which really is what the overall objective is.”
Harrison also spoke to reporters about how this will go together with the province’s transmission strategy, which was announced last week.
He said this will be significant for the province in “actually tying together our northern and southern grids here in Saskatchewan.”
Harrison said that for “most people it’s probably a surprise that we actually have two separate grids.”
He noted there is a completely separate northern power system and there is a southern power system.
Harrison noted that part of the overall transmission plan is how to “tie those grids together so we can actually move power around the province, which has significant impacts for northern investment and mine sites and communities as well as we build the infrastructure into the northwest.”
Harrison noted that they have to move power through interties with Manitoba into the northern system to get power up there, which he said not ideal because during the summer, interties tripped off during the fires in northern Saskatchewan and Sask Power.
Harrison said their grid operators at SaskPower had to basically create a “power island” out of Island Falls to keep the grid stable in northern Saskatchewan. “Otherwise we would have
had a complete blackout. They did a great job on that. But it really underlines some of the vulnerabilities that we have as a part of our national grid in even that context of having to move power through Manitoba.”
When asked about the National Energy Corridor announcement NDP SaskPower critic Aleana Young said “that’s good, that’s progress, that’s huge from where we’ve been.”
“Having those bilateral negotiations province to province to province is important, that’s a first step, and yet if the goal… is looking at a national grid which I believe is what the minister called for, that’s not what this announcement was. These are provinces working together — as would be us working together with Manitoba, working together with Alberta — but if the goal is a national grid then there needs to be a national conversation.”
Young said her party will “continue to call for significant and sustained federal investment into interprovincial interties, and to Saskatchewan’s electricity sector. The federal government has historically made major investments in the generation of grids of provinces like Ontario. And if we’re serious in Canada about growing the economy, about reducing emissions, about ensuring a high quality of life for people here in Saskatchewan and across the country going forward then the best place to invest the money in Saskatchewan’s electricity factor.”
Storm chaser brings stories/science to Estevan students
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Chris Chittick is no stranger to southeast Saskatchewan.
The storm chaser has been in the region on numerous occasions in the pursuit of severe weather. And he has also spoken to various groups.
Chittick was back in the Energy City March 6 to speak to students at Spruce Ridge and Hillcrest Schools about his experiences as a storm chaser, as well as to inform students about how severe weather forms and the different types of storms.
“In the offseason, which is right about now, I focus on different school districts in the three Prairie provinces. So, I go out and do school talks, speak-
ing about education, safety and what to do,” he said after the Hillcrest presentation.
Previous stops on his Saskatchewan tour took him to Davidson, Outlook, Kyle, Moosomin and Carnduff.
Chittick has a degree in business, but his love is storm chasing, which he said he found in 1998.
“I saw it was a lot of fun. I fell in love with it ... that nomad lifestyle. You’re not knowing where you’re going to end up, what you’re going to eat, what you’re going to see.”
He reported documenting 651 tornadoes, and has seen even more, but didn’t take pictures or videos of them. He added he has been in 15 “major” hurricanes, although he
hasn’t handled one since the COVID-19 pandemic, since he has been focused on his family.
“My wife is amazing to let me go storm chasing, but hurricane season is right after tornado season, so sometimes I have to bite the bullet and be home,” he said.
Chittick witnessed the world’s widest tornado in Oklahoma in 2013 and twin tornadoes in Nebraska in 2014. Among the notable storms from the Prairies for Chittick include one in Manitoba that he showed early in his presentation.
He has also suffered broken bones, has almost lost an ear and once broke 10 toes due to storms.
In the past, he has chased with Ricky Forbes
Estevan OTS accepting registrations for bonspiel
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) is looking for entrants for its upcoming open curling bonspiel, which is the first of its four events this year.
The bonspiel will take place March 20 and 21 at the Power Dodge Curling Centre. OTS president Tony Sernick said they had more than 10 teams as of March 1. Traditionally most of the registrations come in during the final weeks before the event.
“In the last four or five years, we’ve been averaging around that 20 teams. We’re hoping to get that 20, and it looks like we’ll get there no problem, but it’s always good to fill it up with 24,” said Sernick.
If spring road restrictions are implemented before the bonspiel, Sernick is confident the competition will have a full field.
Games are scheduled to begin March 20 at noon, and will wrap up the following evening. The bonspiel will also feature a steak supper March 20, as
well as a Calcutta, raffles and a 50-50.
A strong social element is another highlight of the bonspiel, he said.
“It’s always good to catch up with what everybody’s doing, and everybody’s up to,” said Sernick. “We don’t really get to see each other out in the field that much, so it’s good to come together and keep the oil patch proud and alive,” said Sernick.
People can register on the Estevan OTS website.
The annual trap shooting event May 1 at the Estevan Wildlife Federation’s range south of the city. Sernick said the competition attracts 120 entrants and it fills up quickly.
The biggest event of the year, the oilmen’s golf tournament, is from May 28-30 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course. Participants can register for an 18-hole or a 36-hole tournament.
The OTS events season wraps up July 4 with the mixed doubles tournament at the Hideout Golf Course at Hidden Valley. It will happen the same day
as the River Jamm outdoor concert at Hidden Valley. Sernick noted having the events on the same weekend worked out well. Each event has a different crowd, he said. Those who aren’t golfers or curlers enjoy the shooting event. And the mixed tournament gives men and women a chance to play.
and famed Saskatchewanbased tornado hunter Greg Johnson, but now he has his own crew with a man and a woman from London.
Chittick said he enjoys school presentation because young people get into his speech, photos and videos.
“If we hit them with too much science, you can see you’re losing them a little bit,” he said. “And then you hit them with a cool video, and it brings them right back into the conversation and into the
presentation. Just seeing the kids’ reaction is great.”
The talk for students includes basics like warm and cold air, the life cycle of a severe thunderstorm, different types of tornados and information on wind shear, which he said is important.
“Sometimes I switch it up every year. Sometimes I put the ingredients you need for storms to form together. One year I’ll talk about storm dynamics, but I bring it down a little bit for the students.”
His other presentations
are to businesses, community events, library talks and even politicians. Kids are the best, he said, because they are creative in their questions and will even stump him sometimes.
“Through my presentation, obviously it’s safety and education when it comes to storms, so they can have an idea of what to do and what not to do, but also follow your dreams. Nothing is unattainable. You just have to put in the work and put in the time, and you can get there.”
Quick volunteer response helped keep Bienfait ice sport season going
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Daniyale Woolsey said she was hoping for the best but preparing for the worst this past weekend after a problem with the brine lines at the Bienfait Memorial Arena.
But the issue was resolved and the arena board hopes the solution will hold for the rest of the season.
Woolsey, who is the secretary and the scheduler with the arena board, said the situation arose on March 6 when one of the Zamboni drivers noticed a leak in the compressor room. They called off minor hockey games the following day and the ice plant had to come offline. Excel Refrigeration from Regina came down to look at the ice plant alongside board pastpresident Bill Mann.
“There came a point in the day where we realized we needed to get more brine, so we got ahold of a fellow at Prairie Mud and we got more brine,” recalled Woolsey.
The brine was refilled so they could find the presumed leak. Boards were shifted,
and Woolsey said the leak was found and patched up to get the rink through the season. More repairs will occur after the season, she said.
A couple more games for March 8 were relocated. The ice plant was fired up again on March 8.
“Our ice has gotten pretty warm and they needed to get that cool again, so they were going to get the ice plant fired up and hopefully everything works,” said Woolsey.
Mann said he became aware about some foam that had come out of the brine supply reservoir tank. Once he saw it, he knew there was a problem that had to be resolved.
“We thought initially that we had a leak in our evaporator chiller, because all of this bubbling was happening in our cooling water side,” said Mann.
After some troubleshooting by Excel, they realized the problem was with the brine side rather than the chiller.
“That got us involved in adding more brine and purging the air out of that system, and looking for a
leak, and yesterday afternoon [March 7] just before supper, we found where the leak was, just outside the Zamboni door, on a header,”
Mann said on March 8. “And it was squirting water, so we fabricated a temporary patch for it, and put that water in service last night, circulated it all night and tried purging the air out of the system.”
The arena’s concrete slab cooled down during the night after the ice plant was fired up, and it was expected to be back to the normal temperature in the afternoon of March 9.
“It looks like we are back in service, as good as we were before, for the time being,” said Mann.
During the summer, the brine piping will be replaced, he said.
Mann noted they were worried the season at the rink could be finished, because they thought the issue was with the ice plant’s chiller. The ice plant went into service in 1986, they said, but most of it was replaced three years ago, including the compressors, the brine chiller and the brine pump.
Mann, Woolsey, board
president Jesse Juneau, Tyson Turnbull, Tyler Fornwald, Ivan Boire and Kristine Lester were involved with looking for leaks, ripping up inspection spots, locating the leak and resolving the problem, Mann said.
Woolsey is thankful for the community’s support and understanding. Most of the board for the Bienfait Memorial Arena and the Zamboni drivers were present. They made numerous phone calls, and people helped in any way they could.
She noted the town still has four more tournaments to go this season, including two recreation hockey tournaments and the annual three-on-three Battle in the Barn, which is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. The tournament runs from April 2-5.
Bienfait’s arena will also serve as a site for the Estevan Strippers Molson Spring Bust Tournament – the largest recreation hockey tournament of the year – in April.
Minor hockey teams in Estevan also use Bienfait’s rink.
Chris Chittick spoke to students at Hillcrest School.
Photo David Willberg/SaskToday.ca
Host of Cash Cab to bring trivia show/comedy to Estevan
David Willberg SaskToday.ca Estevan residents will get the chance to test their trivia knowledge with the host of one of Canada’s top game shows.
Adam Growe, the host of the Canadian version of Cash Cab and Cash Cab Music, will be at the Orpheum Theatre on April 17 at 9 p.m. with his Adam Growe Quiz Show performance.
Jocelyn Dougherty, who owns the theatre alongside her husband Alan, said they wanted to try something different. Since there has been a resurgence in popularity for game shows, they thought Growe was a perfect choice to bring here.
“I sent him an email, and ... he was quite happy to come to Estevan, so we’re quite excited and pleased that he’s coming,” she said.
Jocelyn Dougherty expects the performance will be a combination of com-
edy and a quiz show. The audience can win money right out of Growe’s pocket, she said, with up to $1,000 to be given away during the night. Dougherty compared it to what people would see on Cash Cab.
“The audience can actually participate as contestants for cash prizes live on the stage,” she said. “But don’t worry; if that’s something you don’t want to do, you don’t have to do it by any means. You can just sit back and enjoy the entertainment.”
Growe was a stand-up comedian before hosting Cash Cab, and he has other TV credits, including Just for Laughs and Comedy Now.
“I believe he has been bringing this live, interactive quiz show for over 10 years now to theatres and events,” said Dougherty.
The Doughertys are fans of the Cash Cab shows and they try to com-
pete with those who wind up on television.
“Of course, it’s always easier figuring out the answers on the comfort of your couch and not actually in the cab. And then the Cash Cab Music, we’re also big fans of,” she said.
Dougherty said they have received a lot of interest already, and they had a contest for people to guess who is coming.
Tickets can be purchased at Henders Drugs and the Orpheum Theatre, or through the theatre’s website. A cash bar will also be part of the event.
“I think to have somebody of Adam’s calibre, I think we’re really looking forward to it, and we know it’s going to be a lot of fun,” she said.
The Orpheum will also host Juno Award-nominated, Newfoundland folk band Rum Ragged on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. through the Estevan Arts Council’s Estevan Concert Series.
Partnerships play a vital role in student success at ECS
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Estevan Comprehensive School principal James Jones reflected on the importance of partnerships during a speech to the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s latest Coffee Talk held March 4.
“Community connections are something that I think are really important to build a strong community and build a strong school,” he told the assembled business and community leaders.
Jones believes it’s important for ECS to be open to the community, especially after the school was shut off from the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Post COVID, the school has struck a lot of partnerships, including those with the Southeast College, which led to work with other post-secondary institutions; the Estevan Innovex U18 AAA Estevan Bears, whose players attend ECS during the hockey season; and the Southeast Techhub, which has led to opportunities through robotics, automation and 3-D printing.
“Any of those connec-
tions, I think are adding benefits for our students, and they’re seeing career opportunities and pathways beyond ECS,” said Jones.
He also recalled when the school was going through some tough times after some incidents a few years ago, and the community rallied behind ECS, bringing Challenge Day back to the school.
“It helped kids make relationships with each other and improve upon things,” said Jones.
ECS had what Jones called a “very successful” Take our Kids to Work Day in November. Grade 9 students went into the workforce to get a taste of what it is like. Only 15 Grade 9s didn’t participate, he said.
The school’s career fair has become an annual event that has grown in recent years. It helps young people with post-secondary planning, as they think about where they see themselves.
The school is also looking to have a job fair in May in partnership with Southeast Advocates for Employment. Students can bring resumés and talk
to potential employers.
Big employers and post-secondary institutions have attended to help students learn more.
“How do we help the youth of our community find meaningful employment while they’re in school?” he asked.
It’s important for kids to learn how to manage time, balancing school and employment.
ECS now offers a career education class for Grade 9s, and classes such as welding, woodworking and carpentry, among others, have an outcome related to employment. There is also a career and work exploration class.
The Muffin Mornings, which happen the first Wednesday of the month, are sponsored by local businesses and groups and put smiles on students’ faces, he said.
The school community council (SCC) plays a vital role in the school’s success, he said, and ECS has a great group of parents in the community. It has spearheaded the Load Your Locker night in September, allowing students to get to know the school.
“It’s a really simple event, but wow, does it pay dividends for those kids when they first come through the doors on day one,” said Jones.
The SCC and the school have been working on a school improvement
plan as well. (A future story will have more on this concept).
Jones described ECS as a great place for students to go and to learn, and there are lots of amazing things happening each day for ECS’s 748 students. The school typically graduates 175-185 students each year.
Hey Dads! This has probably never happened to you but I’m going to ask anyways. Did you ever get a call or text telling you that one of your kids left something somewhere? Maybe at school or at the hockey rink or at the soccer field or at a friend’s house. Believe it or not, I got a text like that the other day. We had gone up to visit a local camp for a winter family day. Visiting a camp in the winter is very different than in the summer. Instead of sandals, we wore giant boots. Instead of snorkels, we packed skates and sticks. Instead of bathing suits, we packed snow pants. With 10 kids you can imagine how many skates, sticks, and snow pants we need to cart around. And the chances of returning home again with 100% of those items is far less than 100%!
The good news is that we got most of the stuff home. The bad news is that someone found a set of snow pants at camp with the wonderful name, “Weening” written on the tag. So now the game begins: How to retrieve the lost pants. Who do we know that is going to the camp, coming back from the camp, coming to our house, visiting our city, or traveling somewhat generally close to the approximate vicinity of someone we know? And once we find that person and connect those dots, how do we ensure that the lost pants make the journey without further emotional trauma?
But it looked like things were going to work out. Someone who works at the camp was going to be visiting our
“We are fortunate that our projected enrolments are looking fairly consistent, coming in from the elementary schools in the years ahead,” Jones said.
Lost clothing
church and could handily deliver the pants unharmed. A simple plan was set in place. Very few moving parts. He would bring the pants to us. We waited with bated breath for the fateful day to arrive. (I’m actually not sure I told anyone else in the family about the missing snow pants since the winter around here has been pretty warm and grassy since camp. So, I guess to be factually accurate, I was the only one waiting with bated breath.)
The day finally arrived! I saw the pants rescuer walk into the church and knew that this emotional saga was about to come to an end. I was somewhat nervous to ask about the missing pants - what if he forgot them? Unlikely! It was a simple plan that required few meetings for pants transfers to execute efficiently. Man brings pants. I get pants. The end. I worked up the courage to ask him for the pants and… He forgot the pants. We won’t be back at camp until the dog days of summer so I honestly don’t know if we’re ever going to see those snow pants again. But sometimes we need to press on through the difficult times of life. Could this tragedy have been prevented? Perhaps with proper parental planning. But such is life, dad! Time flies, make every moment count! Even the lost and not found ones.
Jason Weening, his 10 kids, and his one patient wife have lost clothing items all over the planet. Well, maybe not his wife. Grab his funny book, “Yes, Dear… I’m Watching Them,” on Amazon.
Adam Growe will bring his Quiz Show performance to Estevan’s Orpheum Theatre.
Photo courtesy Adam Growe’s Facebook page
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New high school course explores Saskatchewan energy careers
SaskToday Saskatchewan students will have a new opportunity to explore careers in one of the province’s most important and evolving sectors.
Energy and MinesEnergy Production 20 is a new high school credit course available to Grade 10-12 students across the province. Student registration for Energy and Mines - Energy Production 20, and all other high school courses offered by Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC), opened on March 3.
Energy Production 20 is designed for students interested in learning how energy is generated, distributed and managed in today’s economy. The course provides a broad overview of current energy production in Saskatchewan, including coal-fired electricity, oil and gas exploration and renewable energy
production. Students will also learn about emerging energy production sources, including nuclear power.
Students will learn about the science, technology, safety and environmental considerations associated with each energy source, while exploring the range of career pathways. The new course is a result of the government’s Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan released in Fall 2025.
Energy Production 20 is available to all Saskatchewan high school students beginning in September of the 202627 school year. This new course builds upon the success of a number of Sask DLC’s other unique course offerings including 4th and 5th Class Power Engineering and Energy and Mines Oil & Gas 20 and 30 that provides students the opportunity to
explore real career opportunities in Saskatchewan.
“Sask DLC is uniquely positioned to be able to deliver specialized courses - like Energy Production 20 - that support the Kindergarten-to-Career education experience,” said Minister Responsible for Sask DLC Everett Hindley. “The development of this course will help prepare students to make informed decisions about the post-secondary education, training and employment they may need to pursue a career in the energy production sector.”
“Saskatchewan’s energy future is bright,” said Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison. “This new course offers students a pathway into good paying jobs in rural and urban communities right across our province that help support the reliability and integrity of our power grid.”
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Spamalot at Grace United Church promises laughter/entertainment
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review
A ridiculously funny musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, will be staged as dinner and dessert theatres at the Grace United Church, in their upper hall from March 25 to March 31.
“I saw this musical several years ago in Brandon. Their community theatre did it, and I loved it. It was so funny and so humorous, and I’ve seen it again in Edmonton. It’s one I’ve always wanted to do,” said Colleen Weimer, director.
“I’m really excited to do it because it is a very, very, very entertaining show,” said Weimer.
“We’re quite excited about this space that we’re using. We’re able to use the stage that’s there, but we had to add a little more stage,” added Weimer.
The key plot of ‘Spamalot’ is the quest of King Arthur to find his Knights of the Round Table, and his quest to find the Holy Grail.
In the main role of King Arthur is Tauren Jack. “As King Arthur, I find each of the knights and collect them. We go to Camelot and we have a lot of fun.”
“I’m having a lot of fun with this role. Awesome. It’s my first main role I’ve ever done.”
Emerson Jack plays Sir Robin, one of the Knights. “He’s a little skittish. He’s kind of scared. Brave Sir Robin, they call him, but he’s not so brave.”
In addition, he also plays Prince Herbert and
a guard. “Every part I’m playing is funny. Every part everyone’s playing is just hilarious. So yeah, it’s amazing. “
“I have to get used to not laughing on stage every time the joke comes up, because I’ve heard them 100 times and I still have to hold back,” said Trent McCallum, who plays the role of Patsy, the King’s horse.
“It’s just every time, there is one line that keeps you laughing. It’s good that way,” said Sherry Klem -
mer, choir member. “The cast and crew have been really, really good to get together.”
“I feel when we stop rehearsal, nobody wants to go home right away. Everybody kind of stays and continues to enjoy their time together,” said Weimer.
Some of the cast members are playing as many as four or five different characters and having a blast doing it.
“’It is kind of fun because of the different
accents and different costumes. The difference between the Monty Python movie and the musical is they added a chorus,” noted Weimer.
“It’s just a laugh a minute, truly. Like it really is hard not to laugh when you are on stage,” said Jayme Payak.
To assist the cast and crew to get the right Monty Python feeling, they have called upon the expertise of Chris Gillespie, who plays Sir Galahad, the Black
Knight, the King of Swamp Castle and a guard.
“Well, it’s kind of a lifelong dream to bring this to other people. Since I first saw the movie in, it was probably 1992, 1993 around there, I thought that everyone in the world should be able to enjoy Monty Python.”
“Now I get to use my knowledge and pass my love for the show to the rest of the community here. It’s excellent. I am super pumped,” said Gillespie.
“We are definitely capturing the spirit of Monty Python.”
‘Spamalot’ dinner theatre dates are March 25, March 27 and March 31. Tickets for the dinner theatre are $55 each, four for $200 or eight for $400. The only dessert theatre will be March 29. Tickets are $40 each, four for $140 or eight for $280.
There is limited seating, so advance tickets will be sold only at the Grace United Church office.
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