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Nomination deadline for Women of Distinction March 23

The deadline is fast approaching to recognize outstanding achievements of woman in our community. Nominations for the 4th Annual YF Wives Women of Distinction Awards Gala is Monday, March 23.

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 remark-

able 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 in our community.

To nominate an individual, please visit www. weyburnyfwives.com or

their Facebook page @ Weyburn YF Wives Club for submission guidelines and more information. You can forward a submission to yfwivesgala@gmail. com or reach out to Cara Cugnet 306-861-7066 or Kristen Iversen 306-8611515 to arrange drop off.

Infrastructure, amalgamation key issues at SARM convention

John Cairns SaskToday.ca

A number of key issues were on the mind of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Bill Huber at their annual convention in Regina. Infrastructure, amalgamation, and the federal gun buyback program were among the items that have come up from delegates to the annual convention being held at REAL District. For Huber, it comes down to a need for more funds for RMs in general.

“It’s always about money,” Huber told reporters. “We can always use more money. There’s no backing away from that.”

The entity that SARM wants to see step up to the plate with more funding is the federal government. Huber pointed to the

trip that municipal leaders were on last September to Ottawa, alongside the provincial Ministry of Government Relations, to lobby for dedicated infrastructure funding. At that time the Saskatchewan delegation had proposed a one-thirds funding share by each level of government.

“The trip that we were on last September with Minister (Eric) Schmalz and government relations, this was a partnership between the municipalities in Saskatchewan, rural and urban, also the provincial government and the federal government,” said Huber.

“We need the feds to step up. The province is committed to it. The municipalities have committed to it. We need the feds to be committed to it and start writing the checks because it’s long

overdue.”

Closer to home, Huber pointed to funding for infrastructure as a pressing need. He said SARM was fortunate in that they manage the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth, which sees the province contribute $16.9 million and the rural municipalities $29.1 million.

But Huber reiterated that it’s “time that the federal government stepped up and started funding a few things in Western Canada. We’ve been left out of the picture for the last ten years.”

Huber also noted the importance of roads, bridges, railroads and expanded port facilities to get products to market, “whether it’s agriculture products, canola, wheat, pulses, and the mining industry.”

“We’ve got uranium, we’ve got copper, we’ve got

potash, stuff that’s products that are demanded worldwide, and they’re right here in Saskatchewan. So we’ve got to recognize the importance of making sure we can get our products, whether it’s crops, agriculture products, or mining, those products to market, to our customers, so we have that great reputation maintained that we’ve always had, and increase it. So those are very important to our municipalities and our members.”

Another key issue for delegates were issues surrounding mental health and addictions, and other complex needs. When asked much of a stressor that is for smaller communities, Huber acknowledged it is “huge. It’s a huge stress.”

Huber said SARM has “pushed for more RCMP members in our province

and our rural communities and our small villages and towns.” But he added that there was a need for better bail reform.

“There was a few changes in federal legislation a year ago, but not near enough. We have to keep these repeat offenders in the penitentiaries so that they’re not continually released and they’re committing the same things. We’ve got to get the drugs off the streets. I think once we accomplish that, we can see some improvement in mental health and addiction problems that can free up some space in hospitals and institutions and staff that it takes to manage all that.”

An issue that has come up time and again is whether there should be more amalgamation of rural municipalities. Huber explained

where SARM stands on the issue.

“We’re opposed to forced amalgamation,” Huber said. “We’re certainly not opposed to volunteer amalgamation, where we can work together with a municipality, whether it’s a boundary change or a village becoming part of a rural municipality or a village becoming part of another urban municipality. And some of the things that could be changed in regulation now from the Minister of Government Relations, I think is a big improvement for rural municipalities, and I think it will fit well, too, with the urbans. We need to work cooperatively with the urbans and the rurals to have a better concept of this, and the funding formula, you know, a lot better distributed the way it was.”

A group of dalmatians, along with Cruella de Vil, performed during the Inspirations of Dance competition held in Weyburn over the weekend.

Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

COMMUNITY

Jerry Mainil Ltd. made a $15,000 donation to the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn for their upcoming Concert in the Park. JML is sponsoring Switch as a local band. Pictured, l-r, Pierre Parise, Darcy McCormick, Ross Weiss, Rosalynn Meyer, Duane Walkeden, Ryan Bader, Tyler Sorenson, Chad Ror and Jeff Chessall.

Trivia fundraiser for Humane Society

Get ready to test your knowledge at the Weyburn Humane Society’s ‘Trivia Purr-suit’ at Boston Pizza, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the lounge.

The game will include eight rounds of 10 questions, with prizes awarded to round winners and grand prizes for the top three teams. Bring your smartest friends, enjoy some great food and drinks and compete for bragging rights - all while supporting the animals at the shelter. The

cost to enter a team of four people is $100. For more information, contact Ashly at 306-861-3816. A Brick-and-Brick fundraiser is also being held in support of the new animal shelter, that is being currently constructed.

Family Place offers prenatal classes

The Family Place will be offering free prenatal classes on Tuesday, March 24.

The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. at their location, 744 McLelland Street, Weyburn. To register, please call the office at 306-8427477. Spaces are limited. For additional programs at the Family Place, follow their FB page.

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Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this Easter?

Houligan Acres Farm and Petting Zoo is once again having an ‘Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm’.

The egg hunts will be held Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, and again on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4.

Sessions are available each day at 11 a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m., giving

multiple options for your egg adventure.

These fill up quickly, so book yours today.

Children will interact with piglets, newly hatched chicks, bunnies and baby fainting goats in the petting zoo.

The cost is $15.99 for a child, and $7.99 for a supervising adult, and includes photos with the Easter Bunny and treat bags.

Senior Centre busy with March games

In Spades on March 9, Erskine Sandiford placed first, Marg Schultz won second and Melba Bent finished third.

The team of Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson took first during Trump Whist on March 9. Gladys Lokken and Janet Van Winkoop placed second, and Elaine Frasz and Jean Knibbs came in third.

In Kaiser on March 10, Marg Schultz and Fay Johnson placed first, Kim Jacob and Kathy Jacob took second, Kim Bent and Melba Bent placed third, and Jean Knibbs and Rose Levesque came in fourth place.

During Canasta on March 11, Coral Schindel won first, Jean Reich placed second, Pat Peterson came in third, Janet Van Winkoop placed fourth, Heather Carter came in fifth, and Cris Herlick finished fifth.

In Hi-Low Whist on March 11, Janet Van Winkoop and Emily Zyla placed first, Fran Long and Gladys Lokken came in second, with Cris Herlick an Phyllis Lindskog taking third place.

During Thursday Crib on March 12, Garth White and Dave Frayn placed first, Sheila Wendel and Brodie Wendel took second place, and Elaine Frasz and Marg Schultz came in third.

The team of Ron Frayn and Coral Schindel took first in Friday Shuffleboard. Janet Van Winkoop and Lloyd Schmidt came in second and June Irvine and Willa Mae Donald placed third.

In Friday Contract Bridge on March 13, Bonnie Olvera placed first, Dave Frayn took second and Lucie Nickel finished in third place.

Photo courtesy of Young Fellows Club

Rylee coloured a piranha plant during a Mario Party held at the Weyburn Public Library recently.

EDITORIAL

THE ART OF FINDING WORK: SALARY-FREE JOB ADS ARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Submitted by Nick Kossovan

Most people in a tough job search are not failing because they lack talent.

They are failing because nobody ever taught them how to compete strategically.

The professionals landing right now know exactly how to tell their story. They walk into interviews prepared, not just rehearsed. They do not leave salary negotiations on the table. They have a system built around how hiring actually works today, not five years ago.

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LinkedIn is flooded with job seekers complaining that many job ads don’t mention salary. While their frustration is valid, publicly criticizing the lack of compensation transparency wastes mental energy and doesn’t look good to recruiters and hiring managers. Do complainers genuinely believe their posts and comments will influence employers, who aren’t spending their time on LinkedIn reading comments— except perhaps when assessing a candidate’s LinkedIn activities to decide if they’re interview-worthy— to overhaul their hiring process?

Controversial digital footprints negatively affect job seekers more than they realize. While you’re free to say, or write, what you want, you’re not free from the consequences of what you say.

I understand that work isn’t a hobby, and pay is important. However, in fairness to employers, there are many reasons why they might choose not to include compensation details in their job ads or ask applicants for their salary expectations, a few being:

Seek candidates motivated by fit over money. While this line of

thinking contradicts why people work, it’s understandable that employers want workers who are enthusiastic about the job, not just the paycheck.

Avoid salary questions from current workers. It’s common for employers to have salary disparities among their employees.

Avoid wage wars with competitors. Employees who contribute measurable value to their employers’ profitability are often on the lookout for higher pay, especially in higher-level professional circles.

They’ll get stuck at the top of the salary range. If a candidate is offered a starting salary near the lower end of the range, they might feel disgruntled before even beginning the job.

More diverse applicants. In some cases, salary isn’t listed because the employer is willing to pay even more for a truly exceptional candidate. From personal experience, I know that salary ranges are meant for average applicants, but if an ever-so-rare ‘must-hire’ candidate comes along...

Whether you agree with the reason(s) or not isn’t the employer’s concern, nor is it their concern that omitting salary details in job ads can seem like a power move to pay as little as possible—an unsubstantiated narrative that job seekers tend to promote.

The employer’s closed-door reasoning for not including salary in their job postings isn’t the job seeker’s concern. It’s because job seekers are hyper-focused on what they can’t change, which, in this case, having employers list a salary or a small gap between the minimum and maximum salary pay range in their job posting, that they’re overlooking a huge business opportunity.

Stay with me; what I’m about to explain will require a shift in your mindset—letting go of any limiting beliefs you might have about employers’ motives, along with any frustrations and anger you have towards them, which recruiters and hiring managers can sense.

Employers whose job postings don’t mention compensation often (no guarantee) are willing to negotiate salary; a skill most job seekers lack and, for some reason, refuse to learn. My advice: Name your salary

expectation and stick to it!

I’ve never accepted a job where I wasn’t comfortable with the salary; consequently, I’ve never been the employee who constantly complains about not being paid enough. Whenever a recruiter or employer contacts me, which, thanks to my writing of The Art of Finding Work, occurs frequently, I make it a point to inquire within the first five minutes what the compensation plan is, where the job is located, and how the role fits with the employer’s bottom line. (Is the job essential to the employer’s success or just a ‘nice to have’?)

Growing up, I was taught that employees are free agents providing services; essentially, each employee operates as a business of one. I came to understand that an employee doesn’t own their job; their employer does. This understanding led me to adopt the view that by making my salary requirement non-negotiable—rather than having expectations or desires like most job seekers—I controlled my salary, not the employer. By waiting for an “offer” from the employer, you give them too much leverage. State your salary requirement, and see what happens. “But Nick, what if I’m too expensive?” Do you want to work at a job where you’re constantly feeling underpaid? You deserve to

feel satisfied with your salary. Don’t be salary-guilt-tripped or salarybenchmarked.

Your attitude should be: “Yes, I may be expensive; however, here’s how I can impact an employer’s bottom line.”

You probably noticed that I’ve overlooked the crucial part of securing the salary you want, which most job seekers fail to do. You must justify your compensation request (salary, paid time off, benefits, paid sick days, perks, bonus, profit sharing, etc.) by demonstrating the value you can bring to an employer’s profitability. As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, job hunting is a sales activity, and interviews are sales meetings based on the core sales principle: features tell, benefits sell.

There’ll always be job postings without salary information, or with a ridiculously large salary range. How you react—how you spend your mental energy—is a matter of choice. You can get frustrated, angry and publicly condemn employers, which, as mentioned, hurts your job search, or say to yourself, “I’m a business of one! going to prove my worth and name my salary!”

Nick Kossovan, a wellseasoned corporate veteran, offers “unsweetened” job search advice.

Chloe and Erik mixed food dye to make their own unique coloured sticky goo during Weyburn Public Library’s In-Between Club on March 11.

Congratulations to our contest winners of our Love Your Local Merchants!

H Jennifer Hawton H Katelyn Wagner H H Leah Whitrow H

Thank you to the participating merchants!

New record-setting Municipal Revenue Sharing announced

This year, Saskatchewan municipalities will receive $392.4 million through the Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) program, an increase of $30.7 million more than the 2025-26 budget year. This is the highest ever amount allocated under MRS and a result of the underlying strength in Saskatchewan’s economy.

“When developing the 2026-27 Provincial Budget, our government remained steadfast in delivering on our commitment to Saskatchewan communities and municipal revenue sharing,” Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz said. “This year’s $392.4 million is an eight per cent increase over last year, to be invested in the municipality where you live, work and raise your family.”

Since 2007-08, the Government of Saskatchewan has supported the municipal sector by providing nearly $5 billion in unconditional grants through MRS.

MRS provides predictable, unconditional funding to Saskatchewan cities, towns, villages, rural municipalities and northern communities based on threequarters of one point of provincial sales tax revenue from two years prior. Because the MRS calculation is predictable, it ensures commun-

ities can make budget plans knowing what their annual allocation will be. Municipalities allocate MRS dollars to their strategic priorities.

MRS funding also supports programs dedicated to building resilience and connections between municipalities:

• An additional $800,000 is being invested in the Communities in Transition capital program. This support brings the program’s total available funding to $1.5 million each year. These dollars help municipalities with feasibility studies, administrative costs and infrastructure planning when they take on responsibilities from a dissolving municipality. CIT is a vital support to en-

sure that municipalities can make the transition, continuing to provide the necessary services for their residents.

• Under the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative, $1.5 million is available for project-specific funding for joint municipal projects focused on increased regional cooperation, capacity building, municipal corporate transition as well as relationship building and dispute resolution. Since 2020, the TSS Initiative has allocated more than $6.5 million to 168 municipal-led projects.

MRS amounts by community including historical allocations will be available on saskatchewan.ca on budget day, March 18, 2026.

Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

Rookie of the Year awarded to Gold Wings player

Weyburn U188AAA Gold Wing forward Skyla McNichol received the Dana Antal Rookie of the Year award during the 2025-2026 Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League awards. McNichol was recognized as a highly dedicated player that came into the league determined to succeed. She had 14 goals and 23 as -

sists for a total of 37 points in 28 games, leaving her one point behind the leading scorer.

McNichol was also named a First Team AllStar for the 2025-2026 season.

Goaltender Tila Boyd was also recognized as a Second Team All-Star for the season, after an impressive year as the backbone of the team.

The Weyburn Gold WIngs ended their playoff run after a 2-0 loss to Regina in game three on March 11.

The Rebels scored their first goal at 6:57 in the first period and the second goal at 12:57 in the third period.

Boyd was in net for the Gold Wings, stopping 37 out of 39 shots.

The StarSkaters group performed ‘Shut-up and Dance’ at the Music of Ages carnival for the Weyburn Skating Club held on March 15. Skaters, in no particular order, included Braxton, Clare, Sara, Rehaam, Brooklyn, Minsa, Emma, Nasyah and Zahra.

Ellette Fenn, Amelia Kotylak and Julianne Kotylak showed off their skating skills during the Music of Ages carnival.

Photos Sabrina KraftWeyburn This Week

Archers compete in 3D Fun Shoot

The Weyburn Wildlife Federation 3D Archery shoot was held at the Goodwater Rink on March 14 and March 15, with 52 archers participating.

Archers travelled from Crystal Lake, Moosomin, Balgonie, Oxbow, Estevan, Weyburn and surrounding areas.

Some archers used the shoot as practice for up -

coming provincials and events such as the world’s largest shoot in Vegas.

The Weyburn Wildlife Federation Archery group started in March of 2013.

A small group looked into renting the curling rink from the Goodwater Community Center to open an indoor archery range.

With the indoor range facilities, members are

able to practice throughout the year no matter the weather in this new 4,300 square foot indoor archery range. The shoot range offers a six lane, 10 yard x 40 yard heated indoor area. The range is currently located in the town of Goodwater, which is a short 25 minute drive from Weyburn on Hwy 35 south.

Austin Johnstone, Brian Maas, Bryanna Manns captured a caribou during the WWF 3D Fun Shoot held at the Goodwater Rink last weekend.

J.R. Johnson of Oungre competed during the 3D Fun Shoot held by the Weyburn Wildlife Federation on March 14 and 15.

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Go Wings Go Playoffs start Friday, March 20

The fifth-place Weyburn Red Wings will now face the fourth-place Nipawin Hawks with games set for: March 20 and March 21 in Nipawin March 24 and March 25 in Weyburn If Needed: March 28 in Nipawin March 30 in Weyburn April 1 in Nipawin (all games are at 7 p.m.)

Weyburn Red Wings goaltender Joey Rocha blocked a shot during a home game against the Estevan Bruins on March 13. Wings players Will Munro, Adam Savage Keller, and Luke Schraeder helped to clear the zone.

Red Wings split games vs. Bruins

The Weyburn Red Wings ended their regular season by splitting a home-and-away series against the Estevan Bruins over the weekend.

The Red Wings finished second place in the Bunge division of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, and will face Nipawin in round one of the playoffs, with the Hawks holding home-ice advantage.

The Bruins won 5-2 in the first game, held at the Whitecap Resource Centre on March 13.

Estevan opened the scoring with the only goal

in the first period, at 2:40. Aidan Mohan tied the game with an early Weyburn goal at 2:31 of the second period, assisted by Jonah Bierd and Will Munro. The Bruins responded with a goal at 3:35 to regain the lead. Turner McIntyre tied up the score for Weyburn again at 8:52, assisted by Josh Sale and Roan Burgess. The Bruins ended the period with a goal at 15:19 to keep hold of their lead.

The Bruins scored two empty-net goals in the third period at 16:59 and 19:52 to secure the victory.

Joey Rocha was in net

for the Red Wings, stopping 32 out of 35 shots.

In the second game, the Red Wings won 5-1 over the Bruins at Affinity Place on March 14.

Weyburn started strong with two goals scored in the first period, with Dion Schraeder netting the first at 3:35, off assists by Munro and Mohan, and Drew Molde scoring the second at 7:10, off assists by Wyatt LaCoste and Josh Karman.

Two more Weyburn goals were scored in a penalty-heavy second period. Rylan Pearce scored at 6:58, assisted by Turner

McIntyre and Mohan, followed by a powerplay goal by Munro at 9:17, assisted by Pearce and Callas Pierce.

The Bruins finally got on the scoreboard with a powerplay goal at 16:03 in the third period. The third period was also very penalty heavy for both teams. An empty net goal by Mohan sealed the win for Weyburn at 19:27, assisted by Sale and Pearce. Nate Stevens was in net for 20 minutes and stopped 10 out of 10 shots. Keane Reid had 40 minutes of action in net, stopping 17 out of 18 shots.

Photos courtesy of Kim Wilkes

‘Significant’

injuries in Estevan assault, assistance sought

The Estevan Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance as it investigates an assault.

According to an EPS report for March 14, police responded to an incident at Gibby’s Kitchen and Bar. The EPS reported a patron sustained “significant” injuries.

The EPS is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this assault, call the EPS at 306-634-4767 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at saskcrimestoppers.com or 1-800-222-8477.

In other recent police news, during the March 13 night shift, members attended a local bar regarding a man who was reportedly causing a disturbance and destroying property. Employees did not wish to proceed with mischief charges, so he was arrested for public intoxication and

released when sober.

Members conducted a search of a person and residence, as the individual was bound by court-ordered conditions, including submitting to a search without a warrant.

The EPS reported no contraband was located during the search and the man was found to be complying.

EPS members attended a domestic disturbance March 14 at a hotel in northeast Estevan. The EPS said an investigation resulted in a male being arrested for public intoxication and lodged in cells until sober. No injuries occurred as a result of the incident.

Police attended a reported fight near Affinity Place. Several on-scene interviews were completed and the EPS said the matter remains under investigation.

A report came in of several youths attending

a liquor establishment. Members attended and located four youths, including several with fake identification cards. The matter remains under investigation, and the EPS said the youths were charged under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act and released to the custody of their parents.

EPS members attended a residence March 15 to assist with the removal of an unwanted guest. On arrival, the woman left with no further issues.

Police attended a domestic disturbance in the central area. The EPS said a resolution was mediated with both parties and no further police involvement was required.

EPS members assisted with a missing person investigation in which a woman was located safe and well in the RCMP jurisdiction.

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Current and former Estevan hockey players up for SJHL awards

David Willberg

SaskToday.ca

There will be plenty of current and former Estevan hockey players for local fans to cheer for when it comes to the SJHL awards.

The league recently announced its award finalists for the 2025-26 regular season, and two members of the Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins are vying for recognition.

Bruins’ forward Ewan Rennie is up for two honours. One is the SGEU MVP award and the other is the Bourgeault Forward of the Year category. Rennie led the league in goals with 37 and finished second in points with 78 despite missing three games due to injury

Forward Cash Olson is up for the SaskMilk Rookie of the Year award. Olson was the top scorer among first-year players in the SJHL this season with 15 goals and 34 assists for 49 points in 56 games.

Also, one-time Bruin prospect Kale Margolis, who was dealt to the Mel-

ville Millionaires in a three-team trade in the offseason that also involved the Battlefords North Stars, is vying for the Most Sportsmanlike Player Award. In 51 games, Margolis had 17 goals and 38 assists for 55 points this season to go with just two penalty minutes.

Former members of the Estevan U18 AAA Bears are also up for awards.

Two Bears’ alumni, Boston Harkness of the Melville Millionaires and Thomas Ries of the Yorkton Terriers, are among the finalists for the SuperU Defenceman of the Year Award.

Meanwhile, Harkness and Yorkton’s Jye Zawatsky are former Bears nominated for the Canterra Seeds Saskatchewan Player of the Year recognition.

The winners will be announced March 18.

Bruins close season

On the ice, the Bruins closed out the regular season with a 5-1 loss to the Weyburn Red Wings March 14 in front of

an announced crowd of 1,500 spectators at Affinity Place.

Defenceman Ethan Andrews had the Bruins’ lone goal, scoring on a power play with 3:57 to play in the third period. By that point, the Wings were already up 4-0, as Dion Schraeder and Drew Molde scored in the first period for Weyburn, and Rylan Pearce and Will Munro tallied in the opening half of the second.

Former Bear Aidan Mohan scored into an empty net in the final minute of the third.

Nathan Kam made 30 saves in goal for the Bruins, while Nate Stevens and Keane Reid shared goaltending duties for Weyburn.

The Bruins finished the regular season with a 26-25-4-1 record, leaving them in the eighth and final playoff spot in the SJHL. They will face the top-ranked Flin Flon Bombers in the first round of the playoffs. The series schedule was not immediately announced.

Drug, weapons charges laid after Estevan arrest

David Willberg SaskToday.ca

A conditions check in Estevan on March 13 resulted in two people being arrested on drugs and weapons charges.

According to a report from the Estevan Police Service, members attended a residence on Second Street to conduct a conditions check on a 22-yearold man. The court-ordered conditions were in relation to a previous arrest for drug trafficking. While at the residence, the EPS said officers conducted a search

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in accordance with those conditions.

During the search, the EPS said police located a bag with a small amount of drugs in one of the bedrooms, containing items consistent with drug trafficking, as well as an electric stun gun.

The EPS said 22-yearold man, Hayden Neff, and 18-year-old Hailey Dawn Stewart were arrested at the residence and transported to cells.They are charged with one count each of trafficking cocaine, trafficking methamphetamine,

possession for the purpose of trafficking hydromorphone and having a weapon (a stun gun) for a purpose dangerous to the public peace.

Both individuals were lodged in cells and remanded into custody to appear in Estevan Provincial Court on March 16, where the charges were read. During their appearance, the Crown said it was opposed to their release and looking to revoke Neff’s bail. They remain in custody and are slated to be back in court March 19 in Weyburn.

Estevan Repair Café - a chance to have items restored

SaskToday staff

The Estevan Public Library will be the site of a Repair Café on March 28.

A news release for the event says Repair Cafés are a pop-up, one-day event in which the public can bring in household items to be fixed for free by volunteers. With the help of people who will be offering their know -

ledge and skills, Repair Cafés encourage people to consider repairing items rather than throwing them away.

“The repair stations that will be available are only limited by what volunteers are willing to work on, so we’re looking for people who enjoy fixing just about anything to volunteer,” states the promo-

tional material. Items that could be brought include small appliances, clothes, bicycles, lawn mowers and more.

“Our team of friendly fixers will do their best to bring them back to life –for free,” said the promotional material.

Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will be prioritized.

Estevan Bruins right-winger, Cash Olson, is a finalist for the top rookie award.

SaskToday staff

Photo courtesy of Estevan Bruins’ Facebook page

Allscott’s Tots, comprised of Shawn Meyers, Matt Olson, Justin Berday, Garret Schultz and coach Allscott Trach, won the A event of the Estevan OTS bonspiel in 2025.

Estevan OTS ready for annual bonspiel

The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) is ready for the 2026 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.

The annual trap shooting event is set for 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 scheduled for 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.

Photo courtesy of Sam Bakala

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PCL Construction recently celebrated the achievements of two of its team members following the inaugural Women in Construction Awards Gala, held February 27 in Saskatoon.

Alesha Johnson, Superintendent, Special Projects, and Kayla Caine, Journeyperson Carpenter, both of PCL were recognized among outstanding industry peers, earning top honours in two highly competitive award categories.

Johnson received the Rising Star Award, while Caine was named the recipient of the On the Tools Award, each standing out among exceptional nominees from across Saskatchewan’s construction industry.

The Rising Star Award recognizes women in the early stages of their construction careers who are already making a significant impact and represent the next generation shaping the future of the industry.

The On the Tools Award celebrates women working hands-on in the trades who demonstrate excellence in their craft, a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.

proud of Alesha and Kayla and the recognition they’ve received,” said Mike Staines, vice president and district manager for PCL Construction. “They are both integral members of our PCL Saskatoon team, and their achievements speak to their talent, dedication and the positive impact they have on our projects and our people. Having women represented and

Kayla Caine

recognized across all areas of construction is essential to building strong teams and a stronger industry.” In addition to the award wins, PCL was proud to support the event as a gala sponsor and through leadership involvement. Claire Marentette, another member of the PCL team, served on the planning committee for the premier event, helping bring it to life.

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Alesha Johnson

Ministerial: My true Easter Story

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Pastor Cameron Weber

Easter is my favorite time of the year as evidenced by the display I put up in our front yard every year celebrating Jesus’ death and resurrection for me. It was on April 6th 1969 Easter Sunday night 57 years ago that I invited Jesus into my heart, let me tell you, my story.

I was 11 years old living with my father, mother, older brother and younger sister in a church going family. We were having special services at our church over Easter weekend, and as a family we went to every service. Sunday night was to be the last service of the special meetings, so a group of us young boys asked our parents if we could sit together (because normally we were all required to sit with our parents) and they agreed because it was the last service, and we (boys) had been sitting with our parents for the other services. By the time we had our parents okay the main floor seating was nearly full, so there was not enough room for us to all sit together, so we went up to the balcony of the church in the back corner as far away from the preacher as possible. There was the singing and then came the preaching, were us young lads quit paying attention and started fooling around and carrying on. About half way through his message the

preacher stopped his message, and pointed his finger up towards us and told us to settle down God had a message for us. With our parents looking up and us knowing we would have to answer for our behavior when we got home, we all settled down and started listening to the message.

The message how we were sinners (we had just been reminded of our bad behavior) so we knew we were sinners, and how Jesus had been crucified to pay for our sins (our bad behavior) and had taken our punishment upon himself (so maybe our parents could also forgive us) on the cross. Then, he rose from the dead three days later to new life to confirm our penalty for our “bad behaviors” were paid for, our forgiveness was assured, therefore there was no future payment required for our bad behavior.

The “salvation” message resonated with me and the Holy Spirit (God’s Spirit) confirming it in my heart, so at the end of the message when the preacher invited anyone that wanted to receive forgiveness for their sins, to come forward, three of us boys made our way down to the front of the church and asked for forgiveness and for Jesus to come into our hearts to help us be good boys and live our lives for him.

That decision looking back 57 years latter was the best decision of my

life, as the Holy Spirit living in my heart and life has led me, keeping me away from many of the pitfalls of life’s journey, but not all as I have wandered away from Him at various times of my life, but Holy Spirit never left me and I always knew I could return to him and find forgiveness again because of Easter weekend. (Jesus’ death and resurrection). This is why Easter weekend is so special to me and my family knowing Jesus is always willing to forgive us, and help us along life’s pathway. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

This is Pastor Cameron Weber saying you can also experience this forgiveness and assurance by acknowledging you are a sinner (have done bad things in life) and asking Jesus to forgive you your sins and invite Jesus to come live in your heart, and help you on your life’s journey because of what he has done on the cross for you, and rising from the dead three days later to prove you can be forgiven. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” You too can make Easter weekend special to you and receive His assurance that you are forgiven and have eternal life.

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