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John Cairns SaskToday.ca The ribbon has now been cut to officially open the new Weyburn General Hospital. The hospital held its grand opening ceremonies on October 23, and has transitioned staff, equipment and patients from the old hospital. The new one started accepting patients on November 1. The official opening culminates over a decade of efforts towards the over $134 million project. The province provided those capital costs, with capital costs and furniture fixtures and equipment funded through donors as well as by the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation. According to the province’s news release, the new hospital features 25 private acute care rooms, each with a ceiling lift and a larger accessible washroom. There is an in-patient mental health beds close to onsite support, a large stateof-the-art operating theatre;

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what is described as a larger and modern emergency department and trauma care spaces, upgraded laboratory and medical imaging spaces; an on-site Emergency Medical Services base and a heliport to accommodate STARS Air Ambulance for transfers of patients; ambulatory and allied health services; as well as social work and Hospital Foundation offices. “Replacement of the Weyburn General Hospital has been a top priority for several years and it is wonderful to be here today to be able to see this new beautiful facility completed and ready to welcome patients,” said Minister of Rural and Remote Health Lori Carr. Carr noted the new facility will bring together services provided at several different locations in the city, including at the existing Weyburn General Hospital, the Weyburn EMS building and at the long term facility Tatagwa View.

Oil company buys farmland Karen Briere SaskToday.ca A Weyburn company has purchased more than 12,000 acres southeast of Regina from mining giant Mosaic, adding to its portfolio of farmland available for lease. The land was listed for $75 million and had been assembled for a potential potash mine near Kronau. Del Mondor, chief executive officer at Aldon Oils Ltd., said he has been buying land since the mid1990s after someone told him it was a good investment “because they aren’t making more of it.” “We just kind of ran it on a standalone sort of a thing,” he said. “If I have a good year in the oil business, we got a few extra dollars around, we’re going to buy some more land. And then it be-

came a beast in its own.” That beast is Brownstone Resources, which has a dedicated team looking after leases on more than 38,000 acres. Mondor estimated about 98 per cent of that land is in Saskatchewan. He said the company would continue to buy land, even with the trade wars and high input costs, because he knows those things will pass. Brownstone bought 80 quarters from Mosaic and also signed a long-term lease on another 18 quarters Mondor described as “pretty good dirt.” He said the same person who told him to buy land also advised he buy good quality land. “We paid fair market value for some very high quality land,” he said.

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Card games held at Wheatland

Submitted A number of games were held recently at the Wheatland Senior Centre. In Spades on October 26, Erskine Sandiford won first, Kathy Carson placed second and Bonnie Olvera finished in third. During Military Whist on October 26, first place went to the team of Marge Schultz, Fay Johnson, Marj Mcleod and Jannette Tonn. Second place was won by the team of Coral Schindel, Willa Mae Donald, Gerry Thompson and Marlene Szczecinski. During Kaiser on October 27, Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar won first, Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson took second and

Mildred Sandiford and Coral Schindel placed third. In Canasta on October 28, Marg Warnke won first, Brenda Paul took second, Kathy Carson placed third, Chris Carter finished fourth, Kath Picard took fifth and Jean Reich placed sixth. During Hi-Low Whist on October 28, Brenda Paul and Dave Frayn won first, Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson placed second, Gladys Lokken and Sharon Eggum took third and Elaine Frasz and Janice Carson finished fourth. Playing in Thursday crib on October 29, Garth White and Stan Hubick won first, Don Peterson and Fran Long placed second, Doreen Knibbs and Brenda

Paul took third and Lucy Braaten and Cheryl Vogel finished fourth. During Friday contract bridge on October 30, Jeannie Molnar won first, Erskine Sandiford placed second and Lucie Nickel finished third. There was a fun cribbage game on October 31. Stan Hubick won first, Marge Schultz placed second and Bonnie Olvera finished third. The Wheatland Senior Centre will host another cribbage tournament on Saturday, November 14. Residents can follow the Wheatland Senior Centre on Facebook. They welcome new members to join them for weekly events.

Submitted The Weyburn Duplicate Bridge Club resumed to monthly action in October, after a summer break. There were two tables played on October 1. Gord Bell and Jim Kaz placed first, and there was a tie for second between the pair of Barry Mactaggart and Lucie Nickel, and the pair of Marg Stewart and Diane Bell. There were two tables

played October 5. First place went to Gord Bell and Marg Stewart who had a strong game playing at 72.9 percent, and second place went to Barry Mactaggart and Diane Bell. Two and a half tables played on October 8. Gord and Marg Stewart claimed first place, and Erskine Sandiford and Dave Frayn took second place. Two tables were played on October 15. Barry Mactaggart and Lucie Nickel took top honours, while Erskine Sandiford and Dave Frayn placed second. Two tables played on October 19. Finishing in first place were Gord Bell and Marg Stewart, followed by

Barry Mactaggart and Diane Bell who placed second. Two and a half tables played on October 22. First place went to Gord Bell and Barry Mactaggart while second place went to Erskine and Mildred Sandiford. The last game of the month was played on October 29 with two and a half tables. The leaders were Lucie Nickel and Jeanne Molnar who edged out Grant Paulson and Garnet Hart who came second. The 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 invited to come and play.

A community-focused market will be held at the Wildlife Federation building on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Weyburn Artisan Farmers’ Market is hosted by a trio of hard working artisans: Kellie, journeyman pastry chef from Batter Up Bakeshop; Majesta,

a trained herbalist from Back to Earth and Nature; and Jaime, beekeeper from All the Buzz Honey and Hive Products. Their goal is to create a back-to-grassroots, consistent and reliable market, supporting local and surrounding quality growers and makers.

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Weyburn centenarian chosen to lay wreath in honour of war mothers

At 100 years old, Lillian “Lil” Heibein will honour the sacrifices of generations of mothers who sent Sergeant-At-Arms March on the Colours their sons and daughters Sergeant-At-Arms Deposit the Colours to war when she lays the “O Canada” wreath at the Weyburn LeThe Last Post gion’s Remembrance Day The Silence ceremonies. The Act of Thanksgiving As 2026 marks the LeReveille Welcome by Brian Glass, President of Weyburn Branch #47, The Royal Canadian Legion gion’s 100th anniversary, Call to Worship and Prayer of Invocation: Chaplain: Rev. Trust the Weyburn branch hoped Song: Christ be our Light to find a centenarian to lay Introduction of War Mother Representative: Ms. Lil Heibein the wreath in honour of the Introduction of the Dignitaries and Deposit of Dignitary Wreaths: Jerry Ponto milestone. Lil Heiben met Reading of Wreath Donations: Jerry Ponto exactly that criteria. Greetings from the Government Jones on behalf of Steven Norman Hawkinsof Canada: Yvonne Orville Edgar DahlBonk, MP William Stanley Roszell Georges-Emile Prefonatine John Gair Sinclair Her husband Henry Greetings from the Province of Saskatchewan: Michael Weger, MLA 1919 2013 Served 1941 1943 1923 1979 Served 1942 - 1945 Greetings from the City of Weyburn: Jeff Richards, Mayor John Heibein served in the Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12: Chaplain: Rev. Trust military for a number of years. ALL: God of peace, on this day we remember. “He joined up when he We remember the cost of war, was 17 and they put him the lives given, the families changed, into school in Moose Jaw,” and the peace we too often take for granted. We give thanks for those who served, said Lil. for those who serve still, and for those who work daily for peace in our homes, our firms, and our communities. Make us instruments of Johnny studied as a your peace. mechanic for a year, then Where there is division, let us bring understanding. went to Ontario for milWhere there is hurt, let us bring healing. itary training. Where there is forgetting, let us remember with purpose. He served for two years Let peace begin here, among all the people gathered, on the front lines of the At 100 years old, Lillian “Lil” Heibein will lay the and let it go with us into the world. Amen War Mothers’ wreath at the Legion’s RememSecond World War. by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week Song: Variations Community Choir Lil met Johnny after he brance Day ceremonies. BRANCH 47 WEYBURN Erwin Street Ralph Pryce Clarence “Clair” Chester Bishop Harvey A. Kuntz RussellPhoto Melvin Reisner Speakers: Pam Scott returned home and recalled, 1916 Rev. - 1996 1921 - 2006 April 10 1911 – Jan. 31, 1971 Casualty May Koin 20, 1943 Ministerial Prayer: Cherian Poonnoose son- 1997 Doug and daughter intodate the King Laun“I went to the dance with 1919 Offering for the Veterans’ Poppy Trust Fund: 5th Weyburn Scouting Group him, but ended up leaving Shelley to complete their dry mat, which Doug and Song: Variations Community Choir his wife Linda purchased with somebody else. The family. Sergeant-At-Arms prepare to March off the Colours Johnny did not speak in 1979. next week he was inviting “God Save the King” Although Lil semime to the dance again, so I about his time on the front Sergeant-At-Arms March off the Colours lines often. Lil mentioned retired in 1996, she conthought this is it.” Closing Remarks: President Brian Glass Commissioning and the Benediction: Chaplain: Rev. Victoria Mwamasika They were married in that he was offered a pro- tinued to help support the 1947 and later welcomed motion, but would not take family businesses. Shelley it. “He didn’t tell the kids and Linda opened New anything, either. He still Dawn Wellness in the same paid respect to his fellow location on 1st Street in comrades.” 2011. Candice, Shelley’s After a short and dif- daughter, opened Karma ficult journey with cancer, Salon alongside New Johnny passed away in Dawn in 2011. During this John Ronald M. Corman Albert Fredrick McGirr Sam Boisvert George2006 Lockwood DonLil Johnson at the age of 82. time, continued to greet The Heibein family has customers at the store and Casualty July 1. 1944 1918 - 1985 a long-standing history of sew until she moved into a business ownership and nursing home. entrepreneurial roots in Remembrance Day Weyburn. ceremonies for the Wey“My mom, and Doug, burn branch will be held started with Dron’s Dry on the second floor of the Cleaners on Fourth Street Legion on Tuesday, Novin 1975. They purchased ember 11. the Pop Shoppe on RailThe doors open at 10 way Avenue in 1978 and a.m., with the ceremony moved the dry cleaning starting at 10:55 a.m. plant to the new location,” Wreaths will be laid by said Shelley Kievits. the dignitaries representing The family purchased federal, provincial, civic, theJenner Camera Company Lorne military members, emerDon Lemond Harry Dodds W.G. Farwell J. R. 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those who have served and are still serving. Laying wreaths In many cities and municipalities, it’s customary to place wreaths at the foot of veteran memorials. The flowers used have different meanings, such as gratitude, hope and resistance. Tulips, forget-me-nots and daisies are popular choices. Wearing poppies Since 1921, the poppy has been a national symbol of Remembrance Day. It’s also the symbol of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign, which raises funds to support veterans and their families. Wearing the poppy on November 11 is a gesture of solidarity and respect. Discover other Remembrance Day traditions by participating in the commemorative activities in the local area.

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Remembrance Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women who fought on behalf of Canada to defend its values of freedom. On this solemn day, held each year on November 11, several commemorative events take place from coast to coast. Here are some of the moving traditions associated with these gatherings. Reading the Ode of Remembrance. This is an excerpt from Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen. Full of sadness and gratitude, this moving text was written in 1914 following the deaths of thousands of young soldiers. Minutes of silence At 11 a.m. on Remembrance Day, the public is invited to stand in silence for two minutes and pay tribute to the courage of

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Lest We Forget - November 11 First poppy in Saskatchewan presented as Legion marks 100 years Denis Conroy SaskToday.ca The first poppy presented in Saskatchewan this year carries a story that began long before Thursday’s ceremony in Regina, with a woman who served overseas during the Second World War and a daughter determined to keep her memory alive. Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre received the first poppy of the 2026 Royal Canadian Legion campaign from provincial president Roberta Taylor at Legion Branch 001, as the organization marks its 100th anniversary. McIntyre said she would wear the poppy in memory of her late mother, who served as a radar operator with the Royal Air Force in Liverpool, England, during the Second World War. “Mom was proud of her contributions to the war effort and of being a veteran,” McIntyre told the gathering. The moment gave the annual ceremony a deeply personal meaning. Alongside honouring her mother, McIntyre said the poppy represents her gratitude to all the women and men who have served in Canada’s military. “Wearing a red flower on your lapel may seem like a small gesture, yet with millions of poppies sold throughout Canada each year, the benefits are huge,” she said. Those benefits extend beyond public remembrance. Donations to the Legion’s Poppy Fund help veterans and their families with needs including food, housing, transportation and medical expenses as they navigate life during and after military service. “This year marks 100 years of the Royal Can-

adian Legion standing on three pillars,” said Chad Wagner, executive director of the Legion’s Saskatchewan Command. “Veterans, remembrance and community.” Wagner said the annual campaign raises money to support veterans across the province and help them transition to civilian life. The assistance can make a difference in the everyday challenges that remain after a uniform is put away. The ceremony also recognized retired Cpl. Georgia Morgan, who received Saskatchewan’s second poppy. A Canadian Forces veteran and executive member of Regina Branch 001, Morgan enlisted in 1978 at just 18 years old, hoping to pursue a medical career through military service. After basic training at CFB Cornwallis in Nova Scotia, she trained as a medic at CFB Borden and the National Defence Medical Centre in Ottawa. She was later selected to work in the centre’s cardiac ward, an uncommon opportunity for a junior member, and went on to serve at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Morgan’s life in uniform was shaped by both opportunity and barriers. She told the ceremony that, after marrying fellow medic Dick Morgan, she struggled to secure a military posting that would allow her to join him in Germany. She eventually became a military spouse, using her medical training as a civilian medical administrator while raising their two children overseas during the Cold War. After 22 years of service, the couple settled in Regina. Dick has since died, while Georgia continues to volunteer with the

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Canadian Red Cross, deploying across the country when disasters strike, and remains active with her local Legion. For Morgan, the poppy honours a wider circle than those who died on the battlefield. It remembers military members lost in training accidents, those who served in support roles and veterans who carried physical or psychological injuries long after their service ended. “For a lot of people, it’s become almost routine at this time of year, just a pin on a poppy without a second thought,” Morgan said. “But for some of us, we take a moment to reflect.” Her words offered a reminder that the effects of military service are not always visible, and that remembrance can include people whose sacrifices were made far from the front lines. “As a veteran, I see the poppy as a symbol of a shared identity with those who are willing to sign over their life in service to their country and the many who paid that price,” Morgan said. The ceremony’s historical perspective came from Kelsey Lonie, a Reginabased military historian, educator and author, who spoke about the Legion’s century of advocacy and community service. The organization emerged from efforts to unite veterans after the First World War, when many returning soldiers struggled to find medical care, financial assistance, employment and recognition. Several veterans’ groups joined together in 1926 to create a national organization, and Regina Branch 001 was established that same year.

Lonie said the Legion’s history also includes people whose service was not always met with equal treatment. Indigenous veterans faced discrimination after serving their country, while Chinese, Japanese and Black Canadians encountered barriers to enlistment, voting rights or acceptance within veterans’ organizations. “Service and sacrifice have taken many forms and remembrance has not always included the experiences of all who have served,” Lonie said. Regina Branch 001 has preserved its own part

of that history at 1820 Cornwall St. Its memorial building was completed in 1951 and officially opened by Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip during their visit to Regina. The branch’s museum and archives now house more than 5,000 artifacts, including photographs, uniforms, documents, letters and other records that connect military history to individual lives. “Behind every photograph, letter, uniform, and medal is a personal story,” Lonie said. “Some tell of service overseas. Others speak of life on the home

front, the challenges of returning home, or the support of family and communities.” Taylor said the Legion’s work has evolved over a century, but its responsibility to veterans and their families remains central. She called the poppy a symbol of courage, loss and service, and said the annual campaign asks Canadians to take part in remembrance rather than leave it solely to those who served. “Remembrance is not only a military duty or a Legion duty,” Taylor said. “It’s a Canadian duty.”

Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre received the first poppy of the 2026 Royal Canadian Legion campaign from provincial president Roberta Taylor at the Regina Legion Branch. Photo by Denis Conroy/SaskToday.ca

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Lest We Forget - November 11 The roles of the three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces

Each November, individuals across Canada honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Remembrance Day is celebrated in Canada every year on November 11, making the month of November an ideal time to learn about each of the three branches of the country’s armed forces. The Royal Canadian Navy The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is tasked with protecting Canadian sovereignty at sea, at home and abroad. Sailors in the RCN also provide peacekeeping services and humanitarian aid and prevent illegal activities from happening at sea. According to the Government of Canada, the RCN is made up of approximately 8,400 Regular Force personnel. An additional 4,100 Reservists and 3,800 civilians serve in the RCN. The Canadian Army The Canadian Army is the land component of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Army consists of full-time Regular soldiers, part-time Reservists who serve in communities across Canada and Canadian Rangers from remote locations in Canada.

The Government of Canada notes that the Army Reserve is a part-time component of the Canadian Army that deploys members both at home and abroad. With roughly 21,500 members, Reservists make up nearly as large a force as the Regular Force (22,500 members), and an additional 3,500 civilian employees serve in support of the Army. Royal Canadian Air Force Working in partnership with the United States, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) defends and protects Canadian and North American airspace. The RCAF flies a large inventory of aircraft, which the Government of Canada notes includes a significant amount of new or completely modernized aircraft. The RCAF serves in both peacetime and during times of conflict. The Canadian Armed Forces serve a variety of functions, protecting Canadians, Canadian interests and even foreign citizens both at home and abroad. Remembrance Day marks the perfect time to celebrate and honor the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Remembrance Day honours the Canadian effort in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the war in Afghanistan and all peacekeeping missions. Nationally recognized Canadians wear a poppy to pay tribute to veterans. The national ceremony in Ottawa is held November 11, broadcast across the country, is held in the presence of government representatives.

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Every year, Canadians come together for Remembrance Day on November 11 to honour the courage and sacrifices of the men and women who serve or have served in the country’s armed forces, and particularly those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Here’s a look at this day of remembrance. Evocative numbers It’s important to remember the sacrifices made by the more than 2,300,000 individuals who have joined the armed forces in Canada’s national history. Over 118,000 brave servicemen and women have given their lives to defend freedom.

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NEW HOSPITAL OPENS IN Weyburn This Week

The new Weyburn General Hospital started serving patients on November 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by the Government of Saskatchewan, along with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation on October 23. “I am so proud to see the beautiful new Weyburn General Hospital fully equipped and ready to provide modern, convenient access to high-quality health care for Weyburn and surrounding communities,” said Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr. “This new hospital stands as a testament to our government’s unwavering commitment to putting patients first and ensuring every Saskatchewan resident receives the right care, in the right place, at the right time.” The new facility will expand access to health services in one location, with 25 private acute care rooms, each with a ceiling lift and larger accessible washroom; 10 inpatient mental health beds close to onsite support; one of Saskatchewan’s largest, state-of-the-art operating theatres; a larger modern emergency department and trauma care spaces; upgraded laboratory and medical imaging spaces; an onsite Emergency Medical Services (EMS) base

with a heliport to support timely transfers for critically ill or injured patients; ambulatory and allied health services; and social work and Foundation offices. “The opening of the new Weyburn General Hospital marks the completion of a significant investment that continues to build a strong, steady Saskatchewan by supporting residents from Weyburn and across southeast Saskatchewan for generations,” said SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister Sean Wilson. “This facility provides the modern infrastructure needed to deliver high-quality care and strengthens the region’s ability to serve patients well into the future.” “The opening of the new Weyburn General Hospital marks the next chapter in a proud history of health care in Weyburn and southeastern Saskatchewan,” said Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Andrew Will. “This modern facility was designed to meet the needs of patients, families and care teams, bringing services together under one roof to support integrated, patient-centred care and an enhanced health care experience. It is a tremendous example of what can be accomplished through the commitment and partnership

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donors, volunteers, health care professionals, and community partners whose support helps make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families. This new hospital represents an investment in the health and wellbeing of our community for generations to come, and we are proud to be part of this important chapter in health care for Weyburn and the surrounding area.” The provincial government committed more than $134 million toward the project. Additional capital costs, furniture fixtures and equipment have been funded by generous community donors and the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation.

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The history of healthcare in Weyburn spans from early private 20th-century doctor-run clinics to the massive mental health facility to the modern general hospital opening in late 2026. Early Private Hospitals (1905–1918) • First Hospital (1905): Dr. Hugh Eaglesham opened a wood-frame, eight-bed private hospital operated for a year by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Cross; it closed in 1913 after the opening of Weyburn General Hospital. • Second Hospital (1905): Dr. Smith and Dr. Bowman

built a stone private hospital south of the river funded by subscriptions and patient fees; it later served as a Royal North West Mounted Police headquarters (1915–1918) and a Red Cross supply depot. • Weyburn Union Hospital (1913 to 1952): The building replaced a structure that had functioned as the hospital since 1905. After completion, the Municipal Hospital was the primary health care facility for the city and the Rural Municipality of Weyburn. From 1913 until about 1936, the hospital also functioned as a training school

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for nurses, and offered instruction for 12 students at a time. After being replaced in 1952, the building served as a Catholic-run nursing home until 1984. Souris Valley Mental Health Hospital Saskatchewan Hospital Weyburn (1921–2006) • Opening (December 29, 1921): Opened as the Saskatchewan Hospital, it was initially the largest building in the British Commonwealth and a massive public psychiatric institution housing over 600 patients at start and peaking at 2,500 to 3,000 patients. • Experimental Treatments: The hospital gained a reputation for cutting-edge and controversial psychiatric therapies, including hydrotherapy, insulin shock, lobotomies, electroshock, and 1950s LSD experiments led by researchers Humphry Osmond and Abram Hoffer. • Closure and Demolition: Rapid deinstitutionalization occurred in the 1960s under the “Saskatchewan Plan”. The facility closed completely in 2006 and was demolished in 2009. Modern Weyburn General Hospital and New Facility (1950s–2026) • Weyburn General Hospital: built in 1952 and served the community for 74 years before being replaced. • New Weyburn General Hospital: welcomed patients on November 1. Built with over $134 million in provincial funding and more than $30 million raised by the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation and tax levys. • New Facility Features: Features 25 private acutecare rooms with ceiling lifts, 10 inpatient mental health beds, a large modern operating theatre, expanded emergency and trauma care, an EMS base with a STARS air ambulance heliport, and upgraded lab/imaging spaces.

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Saskatchewan Health Authority employees from In-patient Acute and Emergency poses for a picture in the new Weyburn hospital on move-in day, November 1. Photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Health Association

The Weyburn District Hospital Foundation board gathered for a donor recognition event at the new hospital on Ocotber 2. The WDHF office is now located in the new hospital. Back row, l-r, Derrell Rodine, Mal Barber, Dr. Alain Lenferna, Scott Moffat and Jeff Hayward. Front row, Dan Cugnet, Dale Renz, Melissa Swayze, Marga Cugnet, Amanda Bartlett, CJ Mainil and Whitney Johnson. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

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‘Henry is going to save lives’: start of carbon monoxide law

John Cairns/SaskToday.ca As Henry’s Law prepares to take effect November 1, the Losco family and members of the legislature marked the approaching changes this week. The regulatory changes are named after Henry Losco, the 11-year-old who died of carbon monoxide poisoning last year following a CO leak at a multi-unit apartment building on Albert Street. During the spring sitting, regulatory changes were introduced with support from both major parties in the legislature. As of November 1, carbon monoxide alarms will be required in every suite of a multi-unit residential building, either inside sleeping rooms or within five metres (16 feet) of each sleeping room door. On October 29, parents Sergio Losco and Marina Hills, who advocated for changes requiring carbon monoxide alarms in every unit, were at the legislature, where they met with Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz. Schmalz told reporters he was “truly inspired by their courage and their resilience through what most of us would consider to be unbearable circumstances. Schmalz said he shared some further encouraging news with the family that day: six other provinces and territories are “seriously reviewing and potentially taking on Henry’s Law in their jurisdiction.” Those are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Schmalz said that earlier this year, he had the opportunity to address a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for municipalities about Henry’s story. The minister said he was “immediately taken aback” by how many ministerial colleagues from across the country had come up and spoken to him about it. “I said it repeatedly over the last number of days that Henry is going to save lives. He’s going to save lives not only in Saskatchewan, he’s going to save lives across this country through the advocacy of his parents and that is a tremendous legacy for someone so young.” Marina spoke more about the family’s advocacy efforts, which began soon after Henry died and while her husband, Sergio, was recovering from the carbon monoxide poisoning incident in hospital. “When Sergio was in the hospital I sat down on his bed and said we have to do something about this, this isn’t right. So we had two missions. Number one was to make sure this never ever happened again to any other child and their family. To raise awareness through safety and education. And when Minister Schmalz sat us down a few minutes ago and told us that six provinces were on board and that this could go federal to the National Building Code, we found it hard to process — because the government did exactly what they said they were going to do.”

Marina also paid tribute to the advocacy by NDP MLAs Meara Conway and Erika Ritchie. “Meara came to my son’s funeral before I even knew her, so she has been with us from the very beginning, and when we sat down with Carla Beck, Meara and Erika at a big table they said we are here to listen what do you want which helped start this, this mission, this initiative.” As for the legacy their son had left, Marina said it would live on. “It leaves us a little speechless. We can talk at home through our crying and helping each other through this but to stand here and say that this actually happened, we’ve been unable to really absorb this.” She said their son Henry “was kind, he still believed in Santa, he believed in the magic of Christmas and we unfortunately didn’t get to have our Christmas with him last year because he died on the 19th and this has forever changed us. He was a good son, he was good to us — we were very, very close, the three of us. We lived for our son, and now that he’s gone we’ve had to figure out what we’re going to do next, what our next steps are in life and how we’re going to keep his legacy alive. First through education and safety and advocacy, and second through justice.” By “justice,” Marina said she was referring to the lawsuit filed earlier this year against four companies alleging negligence in Henry Losco’s death. She said the process is “ongoing. The wheels of Canadian justice are unfortunately really slow but we have nothing but time now.” How enforcement will work As for how the new requirements will be enforced, Schmalz said that through the regulations, “we provide the framework under which municipalities are able to enforce this.” “It’s going to be required in new construction building inspections. They will be looking for it immediately. The rollout and uptake has already, you know, seen significant interest from our hotels in the province. They’re interested in keeping their people and their occupants safe in the hotels in this province. Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO Jim Bence has been right there with us shoulder-to-shoulder. Rental Housing Saskatchewan CEO Landon Field also, again, strong advocate and supporter throughout this process.” Schmalz also said penalties will be determined through the fine tables within The Municipalities Act for this type of contravention of the building code. As for enforcement, Schmalz said they want to “make sure that we’re providing people and landlords and businesses opportunity to correct, course correct, and make these adjustments. Perhaps with a warning first and then a stepped approach going forward. So those processes are done through the municipalities.” read the full story on SaskToday.ca

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A beautiful day on the Prairie - it’s time to take a little ride on the bike! Where to? Well, today we have decided to take a trip to St. Louis. For those who are not familiar with the location, it’s about 30 kilometres south of Prince Albert just off Highway 2. We started off by travelling east to Saskatoon and then taking Highway 41 towards Wakaw. Did you know that along Highway 41 there is a old ghost town named Smuts. Rumour was there was a deadly plague, causing mass death to this little community. However, that is totally incorrect. Smuts was established and named in 1905. The community was entirely built on the backs of Ukrainian settlers in the late 1890’s and early 1900’s. The railway came through the area, and back then it was fashionable to name these communities after prominent British political figures. Smuts was one of those examples, naming the community after a South African General, Jan Smuts, who later became the Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. The decline of the community came from the closing of the rail line in the late 1970’s. This forced the closing of the elevators, and along with the high interest rates of the time, forced the few businesses into bankruptcy, schools closed. It was cheaper to walk away than to try and carry on. One building did remain intact and is still looked after to this day, and it’s the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, which has been declared a heritage building. The church looks spectacular alongside the abandoned buildings that still remain.

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Did you know that the Wheatland Express located in Wakaw, is a one-of-a-kind experience that travels to the nearby community of Cudworth. You can experience many types of excursions on this two-and-half-hour trip like a Murder Mystery or a Great Prairie Train Heist. Along with the action you can explore the Prairie scenery, have some good food and in Wakaw you can visit the Little Big Town, visit the museum and explore the railway hall of fame, honouring the legacy of railway workers from many different communities in Saskatchewan. Back on the highway and off to destination of St. Louis. I had spoken to Rich Pilon at our Fair Days in Biggar and he told me where he had come from. Rich was a former Canadian professional hockey league player, drafted by the New York Islanders and played defense in his 15-year NHL career. He finished off with Blues in 2002, only playing eight games before he retired. We thought it would be nice to see where Rich had grown up and find out some history behind the community where he was raised. St. Louis, population of around 425 people was named in honour of the patron saint of the parish St. Louis. Saint Louis was an early King of France who had fought in many crusades and was made a saint for his efforts. St. Louis Missouri was named after the same person. Stay tuned next week as we continue our adventure in St. Louis and then into Batoche.

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‘The definition of spirit’ - Estevan woman wins provincial Spirit Award

David Willberg SaskToday.ca Julia Iverson is known around Estevan Diversified Services (EDS) for her desire to make people smile, laugh and be happy.

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Now she has garnered a provincial recognition for her efforts. Iverson was presented with the provincial Spirit Award by the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) during the recent convention October 21 in Regina. Iverson, who has been with EDS for about 10 years, said she enjoys spending time there every day. She works in the kitchen, washing and cleaning the linens and putting them away. She also takes lots of notes, colours and handles other duties. “She’s very helpful,” said Tracey Ross from EDS. The award ceremony was a lot of fun, Iverson

said. She was happy to be in the Queen City, where she went shopping and visited some of the sites; and she enjoyed spending time with friends and watching the video made for her award. The meal was really good. She had her hair done before the event and she had a new dress and shoes. “We made a big deal of it,” said Ross. “Back in July, they had a film crew from SARC come down and they took the video ... and it wasn’t released until the awards ceremony. Iverson said her friends at EDS were really happy for her, said she enjoys making people smile and laugh. Ross believes the outgoing and helpful nature is a big reason why

David Willberg SaskToday.ca Members of Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Local 25 learned more about the area surrounding the potential site for Saskatchewan’s first small modular reactors (SMRs) during a presentation and site tour on November 1. Estevan chapter president Linda Sopp said the event was part of SaskPower’s effort to engage Indigenous and Métis people regarding the SMRs. “It gives our Métis citizens an idea of what’s happening and what the future could look like,” she said. About 15 members took the tour. Sopp said she would have liked to have seen a few more people, but the weath-

er forecast might have scared some away, and there are members who use walkers, so it would have been difficult for them to traverse the ground. The day started with a brief presentation at Doug Third Hall in Wo o d l a w n R e g i o n a l Park about some of the artifacts that have been found and jobs that would be created by SMRs. Representatives from MN–S and SaskPower addressed the crowd. Then the group took a tour near the site south of Macoun where the SMRs would be built, should the project go ahead. They saw teepee rings and buffalo smoothing rocks, and they tried to identify plants. “We just walked on the land and had an over-

view of what area it was in,” she said. The people who took the tour seemed to get a lot out of it, she said. Sopp is pleased with SaskPower ’s consultation efforts with the Métis people. MN–S is more involved than it was with previous projects, which she said is a trend with businesses in general. “You look out there, ... there’s hunting, harvesting, fishing, migrating birds and stuff out there, and we just wanted to make sure everything’s going to be protected. It looks like SaskPower is doing a pretty good job.” MN–S is in favour of the SMRs, she said, thanks to the potential benefits for the environment, power usage and job security for Indigenous and Métis people.

Iverson was selected for the award. A video created by SARC reflected on what makes Julia so special. When she was asked about what having a good spirit means to her, she said it’s trying to keep everyone happy. The video has footage of Iverson smiling, laughing, interacting with others and even singing karaoke. Several people from EDS paid tribute to her. “I think Julia was nominated for the Spirit Award because she is the definition of spirit,” said Sasha Riersgard. “A hundred per cent. There’s always a silver lining, and Julia is the silver lining.” “She is so spirited, and sometimes it’s just as

simple as listening to her laugh and you find yourself laughing,” said Ross. “I feel so lucky to be a friend of hers, to know her,” said Peggy Rohatyn. “I could go there and be in the worst mood, but by the time I leave, I’m smiling. She’s just smiling all of the time. It’s the sweetest thing. There’s so few people who can do that.” “Her positive energy just draws people in,” said Leia Nelson. “She’s one of the reasons that makes it so easy to come to work and love what we’re doing every day.” Riersgard noted Iverson has her own sense of style. Iverson might have purple hair or a braid. She has the brightest clothes and she loves her jewelry.

“Her clothing matches her personality,” said Riersgard. Riesgard recalled when they went to karaoke one night and the place was packed. But once Iverson started dancing and singing, everybody was clapping, cheering and singing along. “She is not only our rock star but she is the biggest cheerleader. We come in here to support them, but honestly she takes care of us,” said Nelson. One of her friends is in a wheelchair, Riersgard said, and provides extra help to him. “I think it’s just her nature,” said Riersgard. “She is a natural caregiver and it’s part of her personality.”

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Renovations, ongoing work make positive impact on Estevan mall David Willberg SaskToday.ca The owners of the Estevan Market Mall continue to be pleased with the improvements that have been made to the shopping centre in recent years. Martin Blair, the managing director with First Aberdeen Properties Ltd., said that even before the company purchased the mall in 2019, it came up with a “pretty aggressive” renovation program, which the company jumped on right away after the building was purchased. The tasks included opening up the south side of the mall, including parking lots, which provided access from 360 degrees. But some other things have happened, including the addition of traffic lights at the intersection of King Street and 13th Avenue, the addition of a food court, which now has its first tenant in Sub Express, and construction of a Burger King restaurant. “They’re currently

working on their foundation up front right now next to the access off that controlled intersection,” said Blair, who expects the restaurant will open around mid-2027, if weather cooperates. There are some other things that the mall is discussing that gives it reason to be excited for the immediate future, he said, but they can’t be disclosed at this time. Vacancies still exist in the mall, he said, including where Wearhouse One used to be. The clothing retailer went into insolvency earlier this year. Star Gift Leather Goods, which has been coming to Estevan seasonally for many years, will be using the space until Christmas. “We’re going through any space that’s not currently occupied, and we’re removing any of the ... tenant improvements, just so that the new entrepreneurs, when they arrive, they can walk into the space and they can visualize how they’re going to be part of that

space,” said Blair. “I find personally, and I think others feel the same way, is that you walk into a space that has old improvements in it, it kind of distracts you relative to what opportunity might be there for you in the future. So part of our program is to be ahead of it, and our crews are ... removing anything that was leftover just so that we have a nice, clear space.” He expects it will be a while before the mall starts dealing with that particular space. “The vibrancy is certainly returning, and the dynamics of having a 360-degree mall, I think it’s been really well received by everyone around us.” A mall the size of Estevan is always evolving, he said. The mall is pleased with the five-year plan that was launched after First Aberdeen purchased the property. The renovations generated a lot of dust and noise, but the tenants and customers did a good job of handling the work.

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Tribute to veterans on Estevan street signs approved by council

David Willberg SaskToday.ca The roads in Estevan that are named after veterans will soon carry a special tribute on their signs. South East Military Museum founder and president Craig Bird and research assistant Troy LeBlanc appeared before Estevan city council at the Oct. 13 meeting to discuss their plan to place insignias on the road signs and QR codes on the poles. Bird noted the request is in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. Bird noted that as he and LeBlanc conducted their research, they saw how veterans returned to Estevan after the First and Second World

Wars, and started businesses, served on city council and found other ways to build the city. “Through our research, we’ve uncovered about 10 names that have links, we think, to veterans.” said Bird. He knows of two roads for certain. One is the Highway 47 North service road, which is now named Dryden Road in honour of Samuel Dryden. Bird noted Dryden was a veteran of the British military who served in India from 1894 to 1898 and in the South African Boer War. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his bravery in the latter conflict. In 1905, Dryden came to Estevan and was Este-

van’s first police officer. Bird noted Dryden lied about his age to serve in the Canadian army during the First World War. Dryden was involved with the legion when it was formed in Estevan and was the first president of the branch. The other is Trout Avenue in honour of Greg

Trout, who served with the army during the Second World War and became the mayor of Estevan. Bird and LeBlanc want to add the cap badge of the soldiers’ respective units to the street sign. “We would also put a QR code up on the poles that hold th

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photograph and some other information about him and his service, and how the street came to be named after him.”

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Pablo Scarlett

Pablo and Scarlet are a bonded pair and we would like if they could be rehomed together. Both are now in their senior years (seven and eight). Their dear mama passed away and they have been at the shelter since. Neither are intact and are ready to be adopted. Scarlett and Pablo require a nice sturdy fence as they both love to be adventurous.

Can’t adopt? Please donate to go towards medical emergencies like this one. If you are interested Call (306) 848-7387 or visit at 1810 East Avenue, Weyburn.