Pinocchio (Hunter Koller) and other fairy tale characters shared their tales of
rehearsal for “Shrek, the musical, Junior” at the Weyburn Comp School. The
performance tonight, May 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Weyburn Concert Series new season kicks off with King
Weyburn’s own Brayden King will kick-off the 20252026 Weyburn Concert Series on Thursday, September 25.
King emerges as a captivating force in Canadian country music, seamlessly blending raw talent with undeniable stage presence. After winning the coveted “Golden Ticket” on American Idol, he swiftly captured the public’s attention with a series of chart-topping singles and electrifying performances.
His relentless touring schedule and dynamic energy have earned him a reputation for transforming every show into an unforgettable celebration. With accolades from industry icons and a fervent fan base, King is poised to redefine the boundaries of country music.
He consistently delivers authentic, high-octane performances that leave audiences craving more. His passion promises an undeniably extraordinary future. This concert is bound to leave you wanting more.
Directly from the stages of Broadway and the Stratford Festival, Lee Siegel presents a retrospective of the greatest soul singers of all time. Drawing from over twenty of the defining voices of soul music such as Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Percy Sledge, Smokey Robinson and Edwin Starr, Lee guides his audience through the history of soul with personal recollections on how the music has influenced and guided his life. Siegel will perform on Thursday, October 25.
CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some of their own chart topping songs, as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics. Truly a show not to be missed, in celebration of the Holiday season. The two will hit the stage on Thursday, December 4.
Concerts to be held in 2026 include Rum Ragged on Wednesday, March 18.
Rum Ragged brings a bold take on Newfoundland folk music, 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.
Teagan Littlechief from White Bear First Nation will perform Monday, March 30. Her country rock show promises to be an exhilarating journey filled with captivating energy and uplifting melodies. Ending the 2025-2026 season will be Trevor Panczak: Genius of the Gentle GiantThe Music of Don Williams on Wednesday, May 6. Panczak is a Canadian country music entertainer who is no stranger to the stage. As an original artist, he has 4 top 50 hits and 1 top 40 hit in Canada.
Season tickets for Weyburn Concert Series are available by visiting showpass.com.
woe, after being exiled to the swamp, during a dress
musical, held at the Cugnet Centre, will wrap up with a
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Brayden King
COMMUNITY
Boat Safety Week held May 19 to 24
Saskatchewan RCMP remind everyone to stay safe this boat-iful summer
“This month marks the start of summer for many Saskatchewan residents as people launch boats for the first time this season, or head out for their first paddle. We’re reminding everyone to stay safe on Saskatchewan lakes and rivers by following safe boating guidelines,” says RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) Coordinator, Corporal Jamie Diemert.
Safe Boating Awareness Week is held May 19-24 is, and the Saskatchewan RCMP are reminding boaters and passengers to stay safe with these tips:
• Wear a life jacket. Everyone onboard, at all times.
• Stay sober. Avoid alcohol, cannabis, or other intoxicants. Impaired operation of a boat is punishable under the Criminal Code.
• Stay off your cell phone
– don’t be distracted when operating a boat or supervising activities.
• Have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card onboard
– its required for all motorized boat operators.
• Avoid overloading the weight capacity of your watercraft – limit the number of passengers.
• Be prepared with safety equipment and a first aid kit
- whether you own, borrow or rent a boat. Know what to do in an emergency.
RCMP remind boat operators to:
• Watch your speed and manner of operation around others. Speed is a major contributor to incidents on the water.
• Know general guidelines for passing, docking, anchoring, etc., especially if you’re driving a motorized boat and be mindful of smaller and non-motorized watercraft.
• Be patient at public boat launches, docks and slips.
• Have appropriate adultto-child ratios onboard –you don’t want children to be left unattended.
• Beware of fatigue from sun, wind and waves that can impair motor skills and judgement.
Many people looked through a wide selection of plants for sale, during the annual event held by the Weyburn Horticultural Society on May 14.
Ministerial Message: Keeping God in your summer plans
By Pastor Brian Hopfe Generations Pastor Weyburn Free
Methodist Church
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time to break out the flip-flops, sunscreen, and charcoal. As people make their way
to the beaches, as they gather for summer BBQ’s, and sit out by the beach or the pool it can be easy to allow the relaxed atmosphere of summertime to carry over into your walk with the God.
If you are like I am calendars get packed with all kinds of things like summer weddings, visiting with long lost relatives or just enjoying the longer warm days. And then for some there is the squeezing in some sort of vacation or alone time. All of this can leave one needing a vacation from your vacation. But what about God? Allow me to suggest to
you a few ways that might help you keep God on your mind while on your way here and there to your summertime destinations.
For example, while you’re heading to the zoo, think about Noah and the ark and the diversity of God’s creation (Genesis 7:1-5). If you are going to the beach, why not talk to your child or children or even your grandchildren about the difference between building your house on shifting sand verses solid rock (Matthew 7:24-27).
May I suggest if you are spending some time near a lake or on a boat, consider how Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25. When cooking out having a hotdog roast or enjoying a BBQ and enjoying the sweet smell of coming from the grill consider how we are the fragrance of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:15). There are many opportunities to bring God into your daily summer activities, so be creative and enjoy your summer more as you consider how God can be seen everywhere you go. If you are away on a Sunday, be sure to look up a church near you and take in their service, always fun to see how others do it. Here is hoping you have a great Summer!
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Xander carefully created a design on his clay butterfly, while participating in the May Clay program at the Credit Union Sparks Centre. Schools from the city, and the surrounding area, send classrooms to the May Clay program every year.
EDITORIAL
RUTTLE REPORT - KIDS HAVE IT HARDER THAN WE REALIZE
Derek Ruttle/SaskToday.ca
You’ve probably seen more than your fair share of content like this before.
You’re browsing social media, checking out what your friends and family may have posted, and you eventually come across it.
Images of life being enjoyed by generations past, maybe something from the 70’s, 80’s or 90’s, and the message in text form just below such photos saying something to the effect of, “Kids today don’t know how easy they’ve got it! We had no internet, no texting, no Facebook, none of that stuff! We had to walk eight miles to school every day, trudging through six feet of snow each way, even in May!”
Okay, so I exaggerated that last sentence for comedic purpose.
But let’s be honest, we’ve still seen such content and statements shared online, am I right? In the eyes of many adults, kids today live on Easy Street, with anything they could ever want easily procurable at the touch of a button and living in Cyber World with the growth of social media in the last twenty years.
Respectfully, this mindset by many adults is also complete and utter bull crap.
I drove down to Elbow yesterday to watch a play put on by students from Loreburn Central School. Not just performed by them, it was actually an original work that was written by two of the castmates. It was called ‘Unspoken Reflections’, and it dealt with the pressures that kids find themselves under today that are coming at them like a freight train, whether it’s school work, issues at home, peoples’ expectations of them, and of course, that lovely little thing everyone’s addicted to, social media and the
online world.
I was impressed by what the students came up with, and I like to think the message that the play sent reverberated with people who were watching it down there in Elbow.
Kids today are expected to perform at a high level in school, be obedient and respectful at home and not “cause a fuss”, and with the rise in social media, many of them end up feeling like as if they’re missing out on something if they’re not online for hours every day, creating profiles and exhibiting something that I can only compare to a mask that they wear. Online? Everything’s hunky dory, everyone looks great, and life is awesome. Offline? It can be the complete opposite sometimes, but that’s not what your followers on Instagram want to see and read about, is it?
The play’s central message hit home with me in one particular way: kids are almost expected to carry themselves like as if they’re adults, but too many of us almost forget that at the end of the day, they’re STILL kids. They’re still developing human beings, and they’re still learning all about the world around them.
The question that continuously pops up online these days is how great would it be if us kids in the 80’s and 90’s had things like social media, or how things would be if those generations grew up in today’s environment. Most people seem to think it’d be a great idea that would make life easier.
Not me.
You couldn’t pay me to be a teenager in 2025. I come from a generation that grew up right before the big boom of social media. My class and I graduated from Outlook High School in 2004, and
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it was a year or so later that we all saw the global explosion that was Facebook take place and start to infect - sorry, infiltrate our society.
What was a typical week like for me in high school, without things like social media or even texting?
It was hanging out at school, talking with friends and making plans for the weekend, or screwing around in spare periods. We’d talk about where the party was going to be after that Friday’s football game, and after everyone understood the ‘assignment’, it was back to life as usual.
It wasn’t too complicated, and there was no Facebook or Instagram to keep track of everybody, or produce hurt feelings when one person wouldn’t follow or ‘Like’ someone else. And there wasn’t this monstrous thing called ‘Cyber bullying’ just yet, which is perhaps a whole other article.
In short, life was pretty agreeable growing up when I was a kid. There were trials and tribulations, of course, but that was just par for the course when it came to growing up. We had it good, and I think people sometimes forget that because they believe that kids today have it better.
Honestly, if social media was around in those early 2000’s, it may have wrecked me from an emotional standpoint. I give today’s kids all the credit in the world for growing up in a turbulent world that demands perfection from them at all times, whether it’s coming from online or their everyday lives.
Kids are strong as hell, but at the end of the day, many of us need to remember that they are still, in fact, just kids.
For this week, that’s been the Ruttle Report.
Weyburn is a growing community
Submitted by Emma Zieglgansberger, Regina
Writer Summer break is only a few short months away for the students and staff that are in school. It’s a wonderful time to use sunscreen and bug spray while spending the evenings at Kinsmen Park or strolling along the Tatagwa Trails.
Many children enjoy Jubilee Park, where numerous outdoor activities occur. Families gather to use the soccer fields, ball diamonds, and tennis courts.
Various parks around Weyburn offer picnic tables and garbage cans, inviting people far and wide to enjoy picnics and a day at the park, where children can play and enjoy the outdoors.
As the weather warms, it’s also wonderful time for kids to burn their energy. It’s also a good reminder for everyone to pick up their garbage and keep Weyburn clean and functioning as people engage in outdoor activities. The community has wonderful opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air as lawns turn green and the sunshine is bright.
Many will notice free little libraries throughout the neighbourhoods, providing a wonderful opportunity to take a
book, leave a book and enjoy a new read.
Pleasant weather allows people to leave their homes and enjoy walks, runs and even bike rides around the neighbourhoods and trails. Sharing kindness and waving a friendly hello to the fellow neighbours is always a pleasure.
A great way to grow as a community is to introduce yourself to new people and become a part of the community.
As the city begins to bring life back into Weyburn, a variety of people begin planting flowers to brighten up their flower beds. Picking up litter and disposing of it in a garbage can is an excellent way to keep Weyburn clean and tidy.
The Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park will be doing a clean up on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
This would be a great opportunity to take care of our critter companions so that when they come back, the park can be up and running, as its grand opening will take place on June 7.
The community of Weyburn will be working towards creating a supportive and healthy environment for all. We must take care of Weyburn to ensure a thriving future.
Southeast MRI campaign moves forward with support, construction
David Willberg
SaskToday.ca
The latest developments in the push to bring an MRI scanner to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan include the start of construction to accommodate the building that will house the machine.
The work began in early May. St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation executive director Lori Gervais said it is pretty exciting, because people can physically see things are happening. Test holes have been drilled for the soil, the stakes are up and actual activity is occurring, she said.
“Soon enough we will see construction where they’re starting to pour cement,” Gervais said in an interview with SaskToday. “They’ll be more physically able to see that there is more progress being made, and that’s pretty exciting.”
The building is a modular structure that will be constructed in Quebec, trucked to Estevan and set
on a cement pad. “All of the pre-work will be done this summer, before wintertime, because you have to do that when the ground is not frost,” said Gervais. I don’t know the exact details on when everything is going to be set in place, but it’s starting this summer, so it will be ready for that modular unit to be installed in the fall or the spring, whenever all of that is ready, and then the MRI will be in there.”
Gervais said the building is called a cassette. It’s a specially-encased room that has to be wrapped in copper to handle all of the magnetic frequencies, and Gervais said it’s very specialized.
She hopes the unit can be operational next April.
The start of construction is a big milestone, she said. People phone and ask questions about the project all of the time, and she believes some are holding off on participating and
donating until they see it physically happening, even though the foundation was given the green light by the provincial government more than a year ago to fundraise.
“It’s important for everybody,” said Gervais. “This isn’t a hard sell for anybody. Everybody agrees that having an MRI here would be great for everybody. It’s just a matter of everybody doing what they can.”
The foundation has received $5,413,689, as of the morning of May 15, leaving them at 84 per cent of their $6.5 million goal. Pledges continue to come in, she said. The total includes the $2 million donated by Elaine Walkom, in honour of her late husband Grant, that launched the campaign.
For the second straight year, the foundation’s annual Radiothon for Life will benefit the MRI project. Last year’s event
raised more than $191,000 – the highest total ever for the fundraiser.
“We always have lots of people in the community that are supporting us in any way they can and running their own fundraisers,” she said.
Whitecap Resources kicked off the radiothon campaign by donating $50,000. Gervais noted that while there isn’t a fundraising goal for the radiothon, she always wants to top the $60,000 mark. With $50,000 already in place, she’s confident the fundraiser will surpass that mark.
The $50,000 donation is
included in the MRI fundraising total. The radiothon will be inside the hospital once again this year. It was held outside for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but returned indoors last year due to strong winds that blew through Estevan that day. It’s also easier for walk-through traffic and staff members to participate in the event.
“We are on air just celebrating everybody’s support and all of southeast Saskatchewan that steps up to help,” said Gervais. The Estevan Market Mall has donated two e-
bikes that will be raffled off. Meanwhile, Golf the Southeast includes rounds at 12 different courses. “Somebody could have quite a fantastic adventure, going around golfing and seeing how many great, great golf courses we have surrounding us,” said Gervais. Other efforts include Teen Burger Tuesday at A&W, with $1 from each Teen Burger sold going to the Radiothon. Suds Zone Car Wash had a vehicle wash-a-thon in April. The Southern Plains Co-op provides volunteers and support for the barbecue.
SOUTHEAST COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER RECRUITMENT
legislation, Southeast College proudly provides academic, and skills training opportunities tailored to meet the regional and industry needs of southeast Saskatchewan Situated on Treaty 2 and Treaty 4 Territory and the homeland of the Métis, the College is deeply rooted in its commitment to reconciliation and community engagement
As a cornerstone of the region, Southeast College transforms lives through the power of education. By fostering strong communities and driving economic growth in an ever-evolving world, the College plays a vital role in shaping a prosperous future
The Seven Stars Energy Project will bring many benefits to the Weyburn and Griffin region.
• More than $100 million in local economic benefits, including municipal tax revenues, over the project’s expected life.
• Approximately 200 construction jobs will provide significant spin-off benefits to local businesses, like hotels, restaurants, shops and services.
• A communit y benefit fund supporting local needs throughout construction and operation.
• Road repair and upgrades that will enhance local infrastructure—Enbridge-paid.
For more than 75 years, Enbridge has been more than just pipelines in Saskatchewan. We’re your neighbour, dedicated to the communities where we live and work Learn more at enbridge.com/sevenstars
The College is governed by a dedicated seven-person Board of Governors. With three vacancies arising due to upcoming retirements, the Board is seeking expressions of interest from individuals eager to contribute as Board members. Candidates will be assessed with preference given to those who meet the following criteria:
Geographic representation
Based on Southeast College’s operational footprint:
• 1 representative for ‘rural west communities’
• 1 representative for ‘rural north communities’
• 1 representative from Weyburn or immediately adjacent communities
Skills/experience
Ideal candidates will have expertise in at least one of the following (not in order of importance):Government, Education systems, Indigenous relations, Legal, Leadership experience, Southeast College’s operating environment, Energy, Health, Trades, Small Business & Labor Relations, Management, Finance, Risk Management, Communications, and Marketing
Diversity
Southeast College embraces diversity and inclusivity, actively encouraging
• Inclusion of individuals with disabilities
• Equal gender representation
• Representation of visible minorities
• Participation of women in non-traditional roles
Submission
Southeast College Board of Governors invites interested parties to apply, in writing or email, before 1st June 2025 to:
CJ Johns, Board Liaison
Southeast College Box 1565, Weyburn, SK S4H 0T1
Email: CJohns@southeastcollege.org
Please include a resume with your professional background, previous board experience, if any,and describe your interest/aims in serving on the Board of Southeast College All submissions willbe treated with the utmost confidentiality. The board will review applications before making arecommendation to the Ministry of Advanced Education for Ministerial approval.
For further information contact CJ at cjohns@southeastcollege.org or (306) 861-5751.
Mandated by provincial
SPORTS
The Weyburn Oilwomen held a kickoff event for the pickleball lending shed at the Credit Union Spark Centre on May 15. Jacquie Williams, Deana Mainil, and Andrea Wilson lead an incredible night of stretching, skills, and fun on the court. The City of Weyburn collaborated with the Weyburn Oilwomen by supporting their vision of accessible recreation by allowing the origanization to provide pickleball paddles at the facility.
Riders legend Darian Durant wants to be a CFL general manager
Allan Ly SportsCage.com
Saskatchewan Roughriders legend Darian Durant wants to work in pro football in a management capacity.
“I still want to, whether it’s scouting or being in a front office somewhere, work my way up to GM, hopefully. One day, that’s the goal,” Durant told the SportsCage. “I feel like I have an eye for talent. Being around the game and knowing what’s happening. Being on the personnel side is something I love to do.”
Durant does not have
any aspirations about coaching or becoming a head coach in the Canadian Football League.
“I wanted to be involved with football, but not so much in the coaching aspect. When you get into coaching, now you continue with the long hours and it’s not a lot of security in coaching,”
Durant explained. “I always say this when I go to speaking engagements or things of that nature:
‘You’re a quarterback getting hurt away from losing your job as a coach.’ I’ve seen that happen time and
Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Public Notice is hereby given the Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No 65 intends to adopt a Bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No 5-99 by enacting as follows;
Purpose:
To establish regulations and requirements for the development of Wind Energy Systems in the entire Municipality.
Reason:
To provide criteria for the development of a Wind Energy System
Public Inspection:
Any person may inspect the Bylaw at the R.M. of Tecumseh No 65 at 111 Government Road North in Stoughton, SK. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from May 22, 2025 to June 10, 2025.
Public Hearing:
A public hearing will be held on June 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the R.M. of Tecumseh No 65 Council Chambers at 111 Government Road North in Stoughton, SK. to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Bylaw. Council will also consider written comments at the hearing or deliver to the undersigned: By mail: R.M. of Tecumseh No.65
P.O. Box 300
Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0
By e-mail: rm65@sasktel.net
time again and I didn’t want to put myself in that situation.”
Meanwhile, Durant praises star Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive end Willie Jefferson for his work ethic and how he can constantly be effective.
“Year in and year out, even if his sack numbers are down, he still finds ways to impact the game. Whether it’s knockdown passes, whether it’s hurries, fumble recoveries,” Durant
said. “He always seems to know what’s going on and has that knack for being around the football. I’m glad that I got out of the league before he really hit his prime because I didn’t want to see him at that point in time.”
Jefferson recorded the most sacks of his career during the 2019 season, playing 16 games for the Bombers and registering 12 QB takedowns. That year, he won the CFL’s Most Out-
standing Defensive Player award and helped Winnipeg win the Grey Cup by beating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12.
He helped the Blue Bombers repeat as champions in 2021 beating the Ticats a second time 33-25. That brought his Grey Cup total to three, the first time he won was in 2015 with Edmonton. Durant’s last year in the CFL was 2017 with the Montreal Alouettes.
Durant provided his list
of defensive players who he had the most trouble with while he was playing.
“There are three guys from my era: John Bowman, Charleston Hughes and Odell Willis,” Durant said. “All three of those guys were students of the game. When you put smart defenders, mix it with athletic ability, that’s why you have three Hall of Fame guys right there.”
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Weyburn A Blues runner, Sawyer Knoll, watched for an opportunity to steal second base, during a game against the Regina Blue Jays on May 17.
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‘We Care. For Everyone’ theme set for EMS Week
Paramedic Services Week, May 18 to 24, acknowledges the important contributions of EMS professionals in safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their communities, and ensures their hard work is fully celebrated and appreciated.
The Paramedic Services Week campaign brings the country together to honor the accomplishments of EMTs, paramedics and other critical team members, in addition to building awareness of their vital role in prehospital medical care, emergency management and community healthcare.
The theme, “We Care. For Everyone,” expresses how the nation’s emergency service professionals’ dedication and
lifesaving skills are put to the test every day, for everyone–in big cities and in small towns and everywhere in between.
EMS are on the front lines of providing medical care for their commun-
ities, treating the most vulnerable of society, oftentimes on a repeated basis.
“Our dedication and lifesaving skills are put to the test every day. We’re called to care in big cities
and in small towns, in private homes, businesses, schools and on our nation’s roadways.
Whether it’s saving a young victim of a motor vehicle crash, helping an elderly patient who’s
forgotten to take her medication, stabilizing a construction worker experiencing chest pain on the jobsite, or treating an overdose on a city street, we’re trained and ready to deliver a range of medical interventions and support because ‘We Care. For Everyone’.”
Special theme days of EMS Week help to structure the week’s activities.
EMS for Children, or “EMSC” Day is held to-
day (May 21) is an annual opportunity to thank EMS clinicians for their dedication to meeting children’s unique health needs.
Paramedic Services Week is a time to celebrate and recognize the important contributions of EMS professionals who are helping to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their communities are fully celebrated and recognized.
Estevan No. 1 in Sask for Tim Hortons Smile Cookie support
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Estevan finished first in Saskatchewan and eighth overall in Canada for funds raised through the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign.
Estevan Tim Hortons franchise owners Ryan and Mandy Irwin presented a cheque for $50,046 to the Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre (EEYFRC) and the Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC) on May 13. The money will be split between the two non-profits, both of which have a positive impact on local families.
Misty Pennington, the director of programs and community engagement with the EEYFRC, said they were “incredibly grateful” for the support, as she said the entire community was buying cookies and supporting them.
She noted the Irwins went along with all of her ideas to help promote the campaign, and the couple has been so great to work with. The EEYFRC was also the beneficiary of last
year’s campaign.
“Anything we asked them to do, they were willing to do, and it was a great experience to be able to mentor them through the process,” said Pennington.
Prior to the campaign, Pennington had a $50,000 fundraising goal, which she knew was lofty, and she’s “ecstatic” they hit the objective.
In addition to people purchasing smile cookies, Pennington said they had daily matching donors.
Classroom sponsors provided cookies to local school students for $50 per class.
“We were able to sponsor all of the classrooms in Estevan, Alameda, Macoun, Lampman,” said Pennington.
People took pictures enjoying their cookies and tagged the family centre.
One lucky person won a $50 gift card, and a colouring contest was held through the schools, day cares, the family centre and online.
“We encouraged the kids to bring their coloured
sheets to the Tim Hortons location in the hopes that they would also purchase a cookie,” said Pennington.
The funds for the EEYFRC will go to programs for the six to 11 years age group, or anything that doesn’t fall within their pillars for kids ages zero to five.
Bonnie ChepilKvamme and Maisy Daoust marvelled at the support for the campaign. Chepil-Kvamme said it was a lot of work, but people were so generous.
“The community of Estevan’s overwhelming support, in general, with the purchase of the cookies, was so amazing,” said Chepil-Kvamme.
She never imagined that $50,000 was a possibility. She hoped they would match last year’s total of roughly $46,000.
Young people promoted the campaign through videos in front of a window created by Mercedes Symons and decorated with smile cookies. A gift card was awarded to the winner of the contest. Chepil-Kvamme and
Daoust went to different businesses and corporations, asking for support and handing out pre-orders for cookies.
At the end, as a thank you to the Irwins, EPYC went to both the King Street and Fourth Street Tim’s locations and joined Jessie Smoliak’s physical education students from the Estevan Comprehensive School to clean the parking lot.
Chepil-Kvamme said Pennington and EEYFRC executive director Sydney Wanner were “amazing” to work with.
“They schooled us quite well and welcomed us aboard, and assigned us some tasks, which EPYC took on without any question,” said ChepilKvamme.
Daoust said this reinforces her knowledge that Estevan is an incredible community. Volunteers were eager to decorate cookies, and the Irwins allowed them to be part of the fundrais -
ing. Chepil-Kvamme and Daoust both spent time decorating cookies.
“It was just a very unique and cool experience. Bonnie and I come from our education backgrounds, so this was something that was very outside of our realm. We’ve done other fundraisers and smaller-scale fundraisers, so being part of something so amazing and so huge was so cool to experience.
The money will allow EPYC to keep the doors open and will support programs for the youths EPYC supports.
Mandy Irwin said this year’s Smile Cookie Campaign was the most successful to date and that is due to “our incredible community” showing up in full force. Support has made a “powerful impact”.
Mandy Irwin said the volunteers went above and beyond, and Tim Hortons is “endlessly grateful” for the energy, time and love poured into the campaign.
The Tim Hortons team
rose to the occasion and gave their all, Irwin said.
“This is what community looks like. This is what collaboration can do. Thank you, Estevan,” wrote Irwin.
The 2025 Smile Cookie Campaign earned $22.6 million franchise-wide, she said, a record-breaking year with every cent going back into the communities.
Over the past five years alone, Estevan has raised upwards of $170,000, she said.
“This is an incredible number for the size of our community and we are so thankful to have the support that we do.”
Tim Hortons is currently looking for recipients for the Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign in November. Details will be shared on the Tim Hortons Estevan Facebook page in the coming days for the application process. Prospective organizations can email timhortonsestevan@gmail.com.
Tim Hortons presented a cheque to the beneficiaries of the Smile Cookie Campaign.
Photo sourced from Tim Hortons Estevan’s Facebook page
On the frontlines: a day in the life of a paramedic
Being a paramedic is more than just a job — it’s a calling that demands resilience, compassion and unwavering dedication. Here’s what a typical day entails for these frontline healthcare heroes.
Preparation and readiness
The day begins with meticulous preparation. Paramedics must check their equipment, ensuring everything is in working order and fully stocked so they can respond to any emergency.
On the frontlines
Once on duty, paramedics are on standby. They may receive a call to respond to a car accident, medical emergency or traumatic
injury. Time is crucial as they rush to the scene, navigating traffic and obstacles to reach the patient as quickly as possible.
Critical interventions
At the scene, paramedics assess the situation and administer life-saving interventions. They stabilize patients, control bleeding, provide CPR and admin ister medications. Their quick thinking and expert medical care can mean the difference between life and death.
Transport and care
Once patients are stabilized, paramedics transport them to the hospital while continuing to provide critical care. They
communicate with hospital staff to ensure a smooth handover and provide essential information about the patient’s condition and treatment.
Routine tasks and training
Between emergency calls, paramedics engage in routine tasks, such as restocking supplies, completing paperwork and joining training sessions to stay up to date with the latest medical advancements and protocols. Paramedic Services Week is May 18 to 25. Take this time to celebrate these healthcare heroes who work tirelessly to save lives and provide critical care to those in need.
What to do before EMS arrives: dos and don’ts for bystanders
Paramedic Services Week, celebrated from May 18 to 25, 2025, recognizes the essential role that emergency response teams play in saving lives. Here are some dos and don’ts to help you assist effectively in an emergency until paramedics arrive.
Do call for help
First, dial 911 and provide your location and a clear description of the situation. Then, shout for help; an extra set of hands can be invaluable.
Don’t provide food or water
Never offer food or water to an injured person, especially if they’re unconscious, vomit ing, or having difficulty breathing, as this can lead to choking.
Do check for breathing and a pulse
If the person is unconscious, try to determine whether they’re breathing and their heart is beating. If you’re
trained in CPR, start immediately if the person isn’t breathing. If the person is conscious, talk to them calmly, ask them to stay still or place them in the recovery position, reassuring them that help is on the way.
Don’t ignore your own safety
Prioritize your safety if dangerous conditions, such as fire or toxic fumes, are still present. Wait for the trained professionals.
Do control bleeding
If the person is bleeding, use a clean cloth, bandage or your hands to apply firm pressure to the wound.
Don’t crowd the scene
When the EMS team arrives, step back and give them the space they need to perform their duties.
Following these dos and don’ts can significantly improve the individual’s chances of recovery.
In loving memory of Ray Paslawski who passed away 5 years ago May 24 2020
Remember him with a smile today
He was not one for tears
Reflect instead on memories of all the happy years
Recall to mind the way he spoke and all the things he said
His strength, his stance, the way he walkedremember these instead
The good advice he'd give us, his eyes that shone with laughter
So much of him will never die but live on ever after
As we loved you so we miss you
In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, missed always, bringing many a silent tear
In our hearts forever, Love, your family
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Two-person German submarine
6. 60-minute intervals (abbr.)
9. Database management system
13. Vertical position 14. American jazz singer Irene
15. Ancient Greek City
16. Former Senate Majority Leader Harry
17. Japanese seaport
18. Self-immolation by fire ritual
19. Assigns tasks
21. Beloved type of cigar 22. Discounts 23. Cambodian communist leader Pot 24. Important football position
25. Kilometers per hour
28. Lentil
29. Extremely angry
31. Yellow-flowered European plant
33. American state
36. Some are made by rabbits
38. Express with a head movement
39. Affair
41. Cured
44. Youth organization 45. 18-year a stronomical period
46. Automobile
48. Focus a shot
49. The NFL’s big game (abbr.)
51. Mouth
52. Infections
54. Curved pieces of a horse collar
56. Shameless
60. Assist in escaping
61. Capuchin monkey genus
62. Cold wind
63. Retired Brazilian NBAer
64. Tropical Old World tree
65. Bulgarian city
66. Speak indistinctly
67. Soviet Socialist Republic
68. Between-meal sustenance
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2. Sharp-pointed dueling sword
3. Line a roof
4. Greek god of the underworld
5. Software
6. Large-headed elongated fishes
7. Shag rugs
8. Type of whale 9. Lacking a plan
10. Spill the beans 11. Some is “heavy”
12. One who has been canonized
14. Indicate times 17. Greeting
20. Broadway actor Josh 21. Seashore 23. Indicates before 25. Electrical power unit 26. Destitute 27. Drags forcibly
29. Impropriety
30. Word forms 32. Equal to 10 meters 34. Neither 35. Computer language 37. Practice of aging film or TV characters (abbr.)
40. A woolen cap of Scottish origin
42. A promise
43. Challenges
47. Official
49. People living in Myanmar
50. Notable tower
52. Type of sword
53. Vaccine developer
55. Listing
56. Summertime insects
57. Concluding passage
58. Guitarist Clapton
59. Damp and musty
61. Central nervous system
65. Against Answers on Page 11
Members of the Weyburn Fire Department gathered recently, to award Service Pins to a few members. In the back row, from left, are Ben Highmoor, Jeremy Van Roon, Brydon Hnatiuk, Kevin Cooke, Tinus Lötz, Tim Sawatsky, Mike Hudson, Andrew McMillan, Jim Greig, Rob Jack, and Fire Chief Trent Lee. In the front row, from left, are Matthew Chicoine, Marc Schweitzer, Rodney Lang, Jola BellErb, Sheri Lawrek, Kelsey Arnott, Marlow Killian, Chuck Hignett, Tyler Trudgeon and Preston Tolhurst. Missing from the photo were Danielle Koeslag, Kyle Doane, Lindsey Leko, George Kerr, Byron Shangraw, Mike Kaip, James Ereth and Harold Whiteoak.
Weyburn Fire Association honour members with service awards
• Jola Bell-Erb – 5 Years
• Rob Jack – 5 Years
• Kyle Doane – 5 Years
This year’s recipients included:
• Brydon Hnatiuk – 5 Years
The Weyburn Fire Department hosted its annual Years of Service awards on May 7 at the Weyburn Fire Hall, recognizing members of the Weyburn Fire Association for their dedicated service and commitment to the community.
• Jeremy Van Roon – 15 Years
• Michael Kiap – 30 Years
Weyburn City Council attended the ceremony and Mayor Jeff Richards expressed his gratitude to the honourees and the entire department.
Service awards presented by Fire Chief Trent Lee
“Whether it’s five years or thirty, your commitment to protecting this community speaks volumes, and it’s something we deeply respect and are proud to honour,” said Mayor Richards.
“Every one of these members has shown up time and time again, for their team and for the community,” said Wey -
burn Fire Chief Trent Lee.
“They’re the kind of people you want beside you when it counts, and I’m proud to work with them.”
The City of Weyburn thanks all members of the Weyburn Fire Department and Weyburn Fire Association for their ongoing dedication, training and service.
Jeremy Van Roon – 15 Years
Jola Bell-Erb – 5 Years
Brydon Hnatiuk – 5 Years
Rob Jack – 5 Years
Summer Reading Program to kick off at the Weyburn Library
Another exciting year of the Summer Reading Program will kick-off at the Weyburn Public Library on Thursday, June 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. The teen readng program will beginFriday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Families who are interested in registering for the program are invited to join the library at the kick-off events.
A number of children, teen and adult programs are also available at the library. Registration for any of these programs is encouraged, with no cost required to attend programming.
Toddler and Me programs include Itchy Bear story and craft on Thursday, June 12, Do Your Ears Hang Low music and craft on Tuesday, June 17, and Frozen Goop outdoor fun on Monday, June 30. All Toddler and Me programs start at 10 a.m., and are suited for two and three year old participants and a caregiver.
Baby and Me programs include Itchy Bear story and play on Thursday, June 5, and Do Your Ears Hang Low songs and fingerplays on Monday, June 23. All Baby and Me programs start at 10 a.m., and are suited for newborns to two years old participants and a caregiver.
Kids Korner programs include Rainbow Fun stories and craft on Tuesday, June 3 at 10 a.m., Frozen
Goop outdoor fun on Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m., and Itchy Bear story and craft on Tuesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Kids Korner programs are suited for ages four and five year old participants and a caregiver.
Junior Programs include a Protein Balls cook on Monday, June 2, a Cardboard Glam Beauty Creation craft on Wednesday, June 11 and a Robo Mouse STEM on Wednesday, June 19. All Junior Program start at 4 p.m., and are suited to six to eight year olds participants.
Tween Programs for June include an Awareness Art with Liz Lambe and Envision on Wednesday, June 4, a Protein Balls cook on Thursday, June 12 and a Robo Mouse STEM on Monday, June 16. All Tween Programs start at 4 p.m. and are suited for ages nine to 12.
A special Putt-Putt Palooza will be available to participants from both the Tween Program and Junior Program on Wednesday, June 25. Junior participants start at 4 p.m., with Tween participants starting at 6 p.m.
For All Ages programming, there is a Pride and Pronoun Buttons program held during Pride Week on Monday, June 16. Buttons will be available to pick up at the library throughout the day (while supplies last).
Chess Club meets on
Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m.
Lego Masters meet on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. ‘The Unbreakable Boy’ will be shown during Movie Time on Saturday, June 14 at 3 p.m.
Caring Saturdays for Newcomers will have a program (for adults only) on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Families are welcome to bring their children in for the Lego Masters program at the same time.
Other June teen arts and craft programming include Neon Art on Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m., a Glow Up: Figurine Painting on Tuesday, June 17 at 6 p.m., and a Teen Take and Make program that will be available on Friday, June 20.
Teen food and drink programming includes Cookies and Crime on Wednesday, June 11 at 6 p.m., a Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes bake on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m., and a No Bake S’Mores program on Wednesday, June 25 at 4 p.m.
There will be a Teen Friday the 13th After Hours spooky fun on Friday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. For fun and games programming, the Anime Club meets on Wednesday, June 4 at 4 p.m., Tabletop Teens will play board games on Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m., and the movie Wicked will be shown on Monday, June
30 at 2 p.m.
Adult arts and craft programming in June include Maker’s Nook on Tuesday, June 10 from 1 to 3 p.m., a Jam Session with Marna McManus on Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m., and a Paint a Dragon program on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m.
Adult fun and games programming includes Gets Your Game On: Shuffle Time Cards will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. A special How to Be a Game Master program will be held on Wednesday, June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a Magic Beanie Club on Saturdays throughout June
at 1:30 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons is also held every Monday at 6 p.m.
Adult food and drink programs include Smoothies on Saturday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m., and a Sip, Snack and Chat with deviled eggs and grapefruit sage mocktail on Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.
There will be a Southeast College Info Night at the Library on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m.
The Southeast Advocates will host a Social Circle for newcomers at the library on Thursday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m.
The Souris Sharpshooter Photography Club will
meet on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. In adult wellness and lifestyle programming, Meditation through Movement will be held on Friday, June 13 and Friday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. Mindful Mingle with the Alzheimer Society will have a windup and chair yoga program on Wendesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Canada Purple Shield will hold a special preplanning for final expenses presentation at the library on Thursday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information on any of the programs at the Weyburn Library, visit their website.
