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Spooktacular activities set for Weyburn Library during October Harvest activities and spooky crafts will be featured during children’s and tween/teen programs at the Weyburn Public Library during October. Children’s programs during the month include: Wiggles and Giggles (newborn to two years with caregivers) Enjoy a cozy morning filled with harvest songs, stories and sensory play on Monday, October 5. The itsy bitsy spider will encourage participants to crawl, climb, sing and play on Monday, October 19. SHA nutrition specialist Rhonda Crozier will answer questions about introducing solids on Monday, October 26. All programs start at 10 a.m. Little Explorers (ages two to five years with caregivers) Craft, chat and celebrate all the things that make families thankful on Tuesday, October 6. A creepycrawly program will be filled with fun activities and stories on Tuesday, October 13. Calling all night-time explorers, fly and explore during a batty good time on Tuesday, October 20. A storytime will enjoy pumpkin themed stories, activities, movement and entertainment on Tuesday, October 27. All programs start at 10 a.m. KidVentures (ages six to 10 years) Celebrate National Taco Day by creating your own mini taco on Thursday, October 1. Create spookythemed glitter spider webs on Thursday, October 8. Roll, mix and decorate some monster cookie balls on Thursday, October 15. Get crafty and cozy and decorate pumpkins with yarn on Thursday, October 22. Enjoy a Halloween Minute-to-Win-It afternoon of challenges on Thursday, October 29. All programs start at 4 p.m. Odds and Ends A Level Up Friday will
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feature video games, board games and other activities for ages six to 12 on Friday, October 9 at 4 p.m. Learn about the world of coding with unplugged activities to build the problem-solving and logical thinking skills suited to ages eight to 12 on Monday, October 26 at 4 p.m. Learn about dragons and their love for tacos during storytime for ages two to five with caregivers on Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. inBeTween Club (ages 11 to 17 years) Explore a haunted house during a virtual escape room on Wednesday, October 7. Learn a recipe for no bake cookie dough balls on Wednesday, October 14. Enjoy some Halloween crafting by making cemetrriums on Wednesday, October 21. Take the ultimate weird food challenge on Wednesday, October 28. All programs start at 6 p.m. All Ages and Family Program Everyone’s favourite bear, Winnie the Pooh, is celebrating a 100th anniversary and the Library will host a party to cele-
brate all things in the 100 Acre Woods on Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled celebration of cultures, traditions and community on Saturday, October 3 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The program includes stories, a scavenger hunt and different stations to learn about the many cultures that make up Weyburn. Celebrate Halloween with the Weyburn Library before heading out to go trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Fun and Games New players are welcome during the tabletop role-playing game nights every Monday at 6 p.m. Marvel Multiverse RPG and Daggerheart will be played on October 5 and October 16. Dungeons and Dragons and Borderlands RPG will be played on October 19. For more information on programs held at the Weyburn Public Library, visit their website at weyburnpubliclibrary.weebly. com, or follow them on Facebook.
St. Michael students, l-r, Lainey, Kate, Christina and Sophie participated in the Terry Fox School Run on September 24. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week
Members of the Soo Line Cruisers held their Care Home Cruise on September 27, driving past the Weyburn Special Care Home on Fifth Street. Photo submitted
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James and Theo designed clay tiles during a Culture Days workshop held at the Spark Centre on September 26. There was an estimated 130 tiles created during the day. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week
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Submitted Entrepreneurs and business owners from across southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba will have a unique opportunity to connect, learn and build new relationships this fall as six Community Futures offices come together to host “Two Provinces, One Vision: A Community Futures Summit for Entrepreneurs.”
The first-of-its-kind regional event will take place November 1 and 2 in Moosomin, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders from both provinces to focus on learning, networking and collaboration. The event is a partnership between Community Futures Sunrise, Community Futures Ventures, East Central Develop-
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ment Corporation, Community Futures Westman, Community Futures Triple R and Community Futures Parkland. “This is about recognizing that entrepreneurs don’t operate within municipal or provincial boundaries,” said Andria Brady, General Manager of Community Futures Sunrise. “Our communities share many of the same opportunities and challenges, and by working together, we can provide entrepreneurs with access to a larger network, new ideas, and connections that may not otherwise happen.” The summit will begin Sunday, November 1, with a networking social from 7 to 9 p.m., providing atten-
dees with an opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs and business owners in an informal setting. The full conference will take place Monday, November 2, at the Mike Schwean Arena, featuring speakers, learning opportunities and opportunities to connect with other entrepreneurs and business professionals. While the six Community Futures offices regularly support entrepreneurs within their individual regions, this event represents an opportunity to bring those networks together and create stronger connections between businesses on both sides of the provincial border.
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Weyburn Police Service requesting assistance SaskToday The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) is requesting assistance from the public in locating 34-year-old Dante James Marinari. According to a news release from the WPS, Marinari is the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant for two counts of sexual assault stemming from incidents in June and July of 2024. The WPS added he is also the subject of an arrest warrant stemming from charges of assault causing bodily harm and failing to appear in court from the Maidstone RCMP. Marinari is described as standing approximately 5’7” tall with a stocky build. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Marinari has also been known to
use the last name Elig. The WPS said Marinari has resided in Weyburn but is last known to be in Calgary. Police attempts to locate Marinari have been unsuccessful. Anyone who sees this individual or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the WPS, their local police agency or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
A number of games were held recently at the Wheatland Senior Centre. In Spades on September 21, Marge Schultz won first, Janet vanWinkoop placed second and Stan Hubick finished third. Playing Trump Whist on September 21, Ruth Boren and Willia Mae Donald placed first, Jannette Tonn and Shirley Cherpin took second and Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson placed third. In Kaiser on September 22, Bruce Clements and Dave Cruerer won first, Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar took second and Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson placed third. During Canasta on September 23, Shirley Cherpin won first, Cris Herlick placed second, Marlene Szczecinski took third, Sheila Wendel placed fourth and Coral Schindel finished fifth. In Hi-Low Whist on September 23, The team of Fay Johnson and Marge Schultz tied first with the
team of Sheila Wendel and Shirley Cherpin. In second place was Cris Herlick and Betty Herlick and finishing third was Dave Frayn and Heather Carter. Playing in Thursday crib on September 24, Stan Hubick and Garth White won first, Heather Carter and Dave Frayn took second and Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson placed third. During Friday contract bridge on September 25, Jeannie Molnar placed first, Dave Frayn took second and Shirley Sparks finished third. A shuffleboard game on September 25 was won by June Irvine and Will VanRoon, with second placed by Ron Frayn and Sophie Gall and finishing third was Willa Mae Donald and Bruce Clements. Residents can follow the Wheatland Senior Centre on Facebook. They welcome new members to join them for weekly events.
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Leisure Saturday in the country By Trudy and Dale Buxton, Publishers of The Independent
We will take a break from our Alberta adventures and focus on a Saturday run in the country. We were on our way to Moose Jaw, and instead of going the traditional routes, we decided to take a cross-country route. The temperature this day didn’t get above 12 degrees but with little or no wind and bright sunshine, it really didn’t seem that cold. We started by going to Rosetown on Highway 4 - a stop a Timmies is always welcome before travelling on, then down to Highway 15 as we head towards Outlook. This stretch of highway is always good, not too many curves in the road and really nice countryside views, especially during the harvest. Just outside of Milden we come across a nice little herd of buffalo. It’s not very often that you see them close to the highway, normally they tend to stay way back and avoid the noise and pesky onlookers. Did you know that Outlook is home to the Skytrail, which is Canada’s longest pedestrian bridge? Yup, the historic railway bridge was converted into a walking trail in 2003 and still sees much use. The population of Outlook is around 2,300 people, and is an agriculture town. The community houses the Canada Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre, which is a research hub, showing different irrigation methods, while testing crop diversification with different methods of irrigation. This project is considered quite unique because it operates through a rare, multilayered partnership of federal and provincial governments. Outlook’s early beginnings goes back to the early 1900’s when settlers came to the area looking for farmland. It is considered the gateway to Lake Diefenbaker with most of the parks south of the town.
Did you know that the museum in Outlook has over 400 antique salt and pepper shakers? We continue our way south on Highway 45, coming upon the community of Birsay, population of around 40 people. Unincorporated, it belongs to the RM of Coteau 255. Like a lot of communities that we travel through there is always a story to each community. Birsay is no different and this story involves a young pilot named Wally Niemi. Wally grew up in and around the Birsay area, and from a teenager Wally wanted to fly jets. Wally enlisted into the Royal Canadian Air Force in Saskatoon in 1979, receiving his wings at CFB Moose Jaw, adding awards in 1981. Wally then moved on to CFB Cold Lake where he would enter the fighter pilot training program. While there, he flew twice to Mach 2, two-times the speed of sound. Wally completed training and was stationed in Germany where he would become part of the CF-104 Starfighter program. He was the last Canadian to fly over 1,000 hours in the famed ‘Widowmaker’ jet. While overseas Wally became an instructor to the Turkish Air Force pilots, and was the last Canadian to fly the Starfighter. Wally was transferred back to Cold Lake in 1986 and became an instructor for the CF18 Hornet at the 410 Squadron, which was the Tactical Fighter Jet Training program. He died in 1989 while flying his CF-18 over the skies of Alberta. A monument in Birsay features a plaque of his service and a restored wingtip of a CF104 Starfighter. We always seem to find an interesting story while on our travels and this one is a great story of a veteran. Stay tuned next week as we continue to Moose Jaw.
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Stéphane Dion/SaskToday.ca European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed hope that Canada could become the European Union’s first “associate member.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, more realistically, has called for a strong, unique alliance. Whatever form these strengthened relations take, it’s clear the EU and Canada each have high ambitions for the other. But Europe is being courted from all sides. Competition to capture market share and attract investors there is fierce. Canadians need to work better with Europeans, but also work better among themselves to succeed in Europe. They must develop effective work habits and organize themselves better, in a methodical and planned way, so that Canada can achieve its ambitions in Europe. Currently a diplomat-in-residence at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, I served as Canada’s ambassador to Germany from 2017 to 2022, then to France until December 2025. Throughout those eight years, I also served as the Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Canada to the European Union and Europe. Drawing on that experience, here are four suggestions for how the Canadian government should organize itself internally to help Canada better succeed in Europe: Clear accountability The prime minister should systematically and officially appoint, for every agreement signed with the EU or European countries, a senior Canadian official who, together with a European counterpart, will be held accountable for its implementation. This requires clear deadlines and specific goals attached to each agreement. This is what Carney did in the case of the Strategic Partnership with the EU signed in June 2025. He appointed his personal representative to the European Union, John Hannaford, to implement the agreement, along with Hannaford’s European counterpart. The next Canada-EU Summit, on October 29th and 30th, must be an opportunity to take stock of what’s actually been achieved over the past year across all priority areas, in order to build on this momentum and take the relationship to the next level — a genuinely unique alliance. Adopt a true ‘Team Canada’ approach A team-based approach would be valuable for Canada’s ambitions around the world, but it’s especially needed in the European context. Europe is the only truly integrated continent, thanks to the EU and the appeal it holds for every country that wants to join it. That’s why there’s an undeniable need for a “Team Canada” approach. High hopes are riding on the Strategic Export Office the prime minister has just created. But the initiative will only prove useful if its work is co-ordinated — not only with government ministries, but also with all the organizations that already exist: Export Development Canada, which provides trade financing; the Canadian Commercial Corporation, which
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helps Canadian companies sell to foreign governments; the Trade Commissioner Service, which builds connections on the ground; Invest in Canada, with its mission is to attract investment from everywhere, including Europe; and the new Defence Investment Agency. If each of these bodies pulls in its own direction and becomes a state unto itself, Canada will fail. Maintain diplomatic resources in Europe You have to be on the ground to win. As Canada sharply increases its military spending, it must not neglect its diplomatic resources on the ground either. They are underdeveloped for a G7 country, and even by comparison with smaller, less influential countries. Global Affairs Canada is being required to make cuts to help the government reduce its deficit. These savings must be made within the department in Ottawa, while sparing the geographic branch and Canada’s presence in the field. The number of Global Affairs staff based in Ottawa is disproportionate compared with Canadian deployment abroad, particularly when measured against what Canada’s allies do. Above all, the Trade Commissioner Service must not be weakened, especially since it’s important to encourage Canadian companies to take greater interest in the European market. Trade commissioners guide these companies from start to finish and show them how to approach the German, French, Italian, Polish and other markets. Canada also needs to make full use of its trade agreement with the EU — the CanadaEuropean Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, known as CETA — which, until recently, was only at 60 per cent of its potential, according to Global Affairs Canada’s chief economist. Make better use of ambassadors During my eight years as special envoy to Europe, I only ever met competent, dedicated heads of mission. At the same time, I saw how often they and their teams were kept out of essential information, because the Canadian government’s operations are too often siloed. I propose the government adopt a four-rule protocol stating that: • During bilateral meetings held on the occasion of official visits, the ambassador is always present; • If there is silent monitoring of a phone call between heads of government or ministers, the ambassador is, of course, always part of the group listening in; • The briefing books prepared for official visits are always reviewed by the ambassador, who has a chance to make suggestions; No matter where in the world bilateral meetings take place, the report is sent to the ambassador. Following these four rules wouldn’t cost the government a cent, but it would make Canadian diplomacy far more effective at doing its job. Putting them into practice would leave Canada better placed to truly strengthen ties with Europe.
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Gold Wings split opening series vs Prince Albert Bears
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review The Weyburn Gold Wings opened the season splitting two games with the Northern Raider Bears while playing in Prince Albert over the weekend. Weybun 5 Prince Albert 0 September 26 The Gold Wings scored twice in the first period. Liv Peck scored a powerplay goal at 3:33, assisted by Taelah Schnurr and Harper Danchilla. Kahli Keen followed with a goal at 1:37 left, assisted by Sage Johns and Schnurr. There was no scoring in the second period. The Gold Wings added three goals in the third period. Schnurr scored at 17:58, assisted by Johns and Kinley Dammann. Danchilla scored at 8:26, assisted by Schnurr and Peyton Birnie. Haven Bourassa scored at 3:55, assisted by Mickenzie Petford and Essa Hurford. Weybun 2 Prince Albert 3 September 27 The following evening, the Bears scored twice in the first period to start the game off. In the second period, Keen scored a powerplay goal at 8:26, assisted by Petford and Chelsea Madsen. The Bears kept their lead by adding another goal at 7:11. In the third period. Harbour Janz scored for the Gold Wings at 11:52, assisted by Danchilla and Peyton Birnie, but that was all the Gold Wings could respond with. Players Look Foward “I enjoy playing hockey for the Gold Wings because we have such a great team culture and have built a high standard for ourselves and our teammates that we hold each other accountable to,” said Haven Bourassa, a defensemen from Estevan who is returning to the team. “I love that we find fun from the effort and work we put in,” she added.
“Some highlights of my hockey career so far are winning gold in the NAHC tournament in U13, beating Battleford in league my rookie season, and having lead the league in most points for a rookie defensemen,” added Bourassa. Her prediction for the upcoming season is “we will be relentless and prove to the league that we’re a team that they should be scared of. I think we have constant compete and the mindset that we can only get better so with saying that I think that this season can be a longer one and lead us deeper into playoffs, as long as everyone owns their role and brings their constant effort to not only games but also practices.” “I really enjoy playing for the Gold Wings because we have a great coaching staff and so many talented and caring girls on the team. Everyone pushes each other to get better while also making it a fun and supportive environment,” said Kahli Keen, a defencemen from White City who is a new addition to the team. “I predict we’re going to come out hard, compete every game, and play to our full potential. We have a lot of talent and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together this season!” Community Focus The Gold Wings team is involved in the community through various levels of helping with Weyburn hockey teams, power skating and PD days. They also volunteer at Tatagwa with the residents. They are pursuing many other opportunities throughout the season for them to be more involved. Many of the players are full-time students, who are also on top of playing at the elite level, so their time is limited with school and training. The team still has a focus on being supportive and contributing members of this community.
The U14 Young Fellow Falcons players of the game for September 20 were Dierks Schneider as offensive player, Jace Patrick as offensive lineman, Roy Payton as defensive player, Hudson Fowler for game all star and Logan Payak for special teams. Photo submitted
U14 Falcons claim huge win over Oilers
Submitted The U14 Young Fellow Falcons won 44-0 against the Estevan Oilers during a game held September 20. An overcast day kept the temperature down for an excellent afternoon clash. Falcons jumped out scoring early and often. Offence was firing on all cylinders and was able to march the field and finish
in the endzone. Three different quarterbacks were able to have success, this was in large part due to the athletes on the line. offensiveline continues to improve weekly and are becoming a difficult force for opposing teams. On the flip side of the field, defence had themselves a day, each play
was met with a gang of Falcons that simply would not break. Their play kept the Oilers off of the scoreboard and kept our offence in excellent field position. Safety Landon Koszman put an exclamation point on their efforts by finishing the game with a huge play, scoring the first defensive points of the season. Special teams were able
to pin the oilers deep in their own territory to make for a long day for Estevans offence. Players of the game for September 20 were Dierks Schneider as offensive player, Jace Patrick as offensive lineman, Roy Payton as defensive player, Hudson Fowler for game all star and Logan Payak for special teams.
Funds raised at Swing for Scholarships
Submitted The 2026 Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament raised $10,000 in scholarship dollars for students pursuing post-secondary education at Southeast College. These dollars will be matched by the Ministry of Advanced Education through the Saskatchewan
Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program to create a total of $20,000 in student scholarships. The 2026 Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament had 17 teams participating with countless community sponsors, held September 18 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course in Estevan.
The United Way Estevan Team placed first in the Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament held September 18. Pictured, l-r, Francis Shorthouse, Kent Pachal, Dave Lavoi, Jared Tremblay.
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Red Wings win opening SJHL series vs Estevan Bruins
Steven Wilson SaskToday.ca The Weyburn Red Wings kicked off the Highway 39 Cup with a wild 8-5 victory over the rival Estevan Bruins at the Whitecap Resources Centre on September 25. The back-and-forth rivalry game featured a steady stream of offence before Weyburn blew the doors open with a fourgoal third period. Red Wings coach Cody Mapes felt his players eventually found their footing in the high-scoring affair. “It’s probably a true early season rivalry game that is a little wild at times,” Mapes said. “As the game went on, we settled in and stuck to what was going to give us success. We answered well in the first half of the game.” Weyburn’s scoring came from up and down the roster. Jase McNichol led the way with two goals, including a first-period, short-handed marker. Jaxson Doyle racked up three points with a goal and two assists, while Jace Harder and Jordan Wales also notched a goal and an assist each. “We really did get contributions from all over the ice, so it was good to see,” Mapes said. Defenceman Jonah Bierd also added two assists on a night he was honoured before puck drop for his performance with the Calgary Raiders of the Rocky Mountain Junior A Lacrosse League. The Raiders won the Minto Cup this year, with Bierd picking up three points in the tournament. Estevan initially took control in the first period when Shea Rollason opened the scoring at
10:26. The two teams traded tallies, with Lochlan Tetarenko scoring for the Bruins before Harder tied the game at 2-2 late in the opening frame. The see-saw battle continued in the second period. Estevan capitalized on a power play with a goal from Aiden Laing, but Weyburn’s Wales answered less than 30 seconds later. After Doyle gave Weyburn their first lead, Ty Hynes tied it 4-4 for the Bruins at the 10:02 mark. Following the Hynes goal, Mapes opted for a change in the crease. Starting goaltender Nate Stevens was pulled at 10:59 of the second period after stopping 13 of 17 shots. Relief netminder Ethan Berard stepped in to earn the win, turning aside nine of the 10 shots he faced over the remainder of the game. “Sometimes you just don’t have it that night and it’s no big deal,” Mapes said. “We know that Stevie’s a rock star and we know that he’s going to be good. It’s why we didn’t pull him after the goal. We waited until the time out and didn’t want to make a scene of it.” He added that having two capable goaltenders drives the team to be its best. Weyburn completely dominated the final 20 minutes. McNichol put the Red Wings ahead for good just 1:37 into the third period. Jacob Morrison, Ryan Gibbs, and Savage Keller piled on with three more goals to extend the lead to 8-4. Gunner Moore added a late goal for Estevan with three minutes remaining, but the Bruins couldn’t close the gap. Es-
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tevan goalie Brady Carr took the loss after making 33 saves on 41 shots. Mapes knows there are still details to refine on the defensive side of the puck, particularly on zone entries and exits, but he is optimistic about the team’s trajectory. “We saw a lot of processes tonight that give us success and, when we buy into those, we are going to be very successful,” Mapes said. Red Wings 5, Bruins 3 September 26 The Red Wings captured a 5-3 win over Estevan, while playing at Affinity Place for the home-and-home series on September 26. Estevan scored first midway through the first period on a Steven Steranka goal, moments after Weyburn goalie Nate Stevens’ attempted to clear the puck. Weyburn responded with three power-play goals in under four minutes, courtesy of Teigan Semchyshen, Ryan Gibbs and Adam Savage Keller. Lochlan Tetarenko scored on a break 94 seconds into the middle frame to pull the Bruins to within one, and the Bruins hit the post a short time later. It remained a 3-2 game until midway through the second, when former Estevan U18 AAA
Estevan Bruins forward Gunner Moore and Red Wings forward Jacob Morrison battled for the puck after a face-off during a home game at Whitecap Resources Centre on September 25. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week Bears’ forward Jase McNichol scored on a twoman advantage to restore Weyburn’s two-goal lead. Estevan cut the deficit in half again with 6:02 to play in the frame when Shea Rollason scored. Estevan outshot Weyburn 11-5 in the third period, with most of the opportunities coming in the final five minutes. Another former Bear, Aidan Mohan, had the lone goal of the frame, scoring in-
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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Griffin No. 66 intends to adopt bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to adopt Bylaw No. 5/2026, known as the Official Community Plan and adopt Bylaw No. 4/2026, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
to an empty net with 76 seconds to play to clinch the win for Weyburn. Stevens made 24 saves for Weyburn. Dylan Adams stopped 26 shots for the Bruins. The Weyburn Red
Wings travelled to Flin Flon on September 30 for an away game. We y b u r n hosts Nipawin on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. and then Yorkton on Sunday, October 4 at 6 p.m..
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BYLAW 2005-05 Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town Of Milestone intends to adopt a Bylaw, under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw 2005-05 known as the zoning bylaw. Intent: The proposed Bylaw will rezone Parcel P Plan No. 87R62809 and Parcel PA, Plan No. 101343136 from M1 Industrial District to C2 Commercial District. The property will be rezoned as shown below highlighted in red:
Intent: The intent of the new Official Community Plan Bylaw 5/2026 and Zoning Bylaw 4/2026 is to establish and implement land use policies and regulations, establish zoning districts, prescribe a permitting process and a process of appeals, and to provide a provision for amendments. Affected Land: The proposed bylaws will affect all land within the incorporated area of the R.M. of Griffin No. 66. Reason: The proposed bylaws will help facilitate, direct and manage development within the R.M. of Griffin No. 66. Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw at the R.M. Office between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays. Copies of the bylaws are available at cost. Additionally, the bylaws and associated maps may be viewed online at the following website: www.rm66.ca
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Municipal Office, 107 Main Street, Ceylon, Saskatchewan.
Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on October 24th, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Griffin Rec Centre located at 103 Griffin School Road in the Hamlet of Griffin. Any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw is welcome to attend or to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Written submissions are strongly encouraged and must be received by the RM Office no later than 4:00pm on Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Council will consider all written submissions and verbal comments received on the proposed bylaws.
Dated this 18th day of September, 2026.
Issued at the R.M. of Griffin No. 66 this 24th day of September 2026.
Leah Ward, Returning Officer
Tawnya Moore Administrator
Purpose: The purpose of the amendment is to zone the property to accommodate specific land use requirements. It is proposed to rezone Parcel P plan No. 87R62809 and Parcel PA, Plan No. 101343136 from M1 Industrial District to C2 Commercial District. Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the Bylaw at the Town of Milestone Municipal Office Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. between October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost at the Town of Milestone Municipal Office. Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions on the proposed Bylaw on the 14th day of October 2026 at 7:15 p.m. at The Town of Milestone Municipal Office Council Chambers. Council will consider written submissions received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing. For further information please contact the Municipal Office at 306-436-2130. Issued at Milestone, Saskatchewan, this 22nd day of September, 2026. Ronda Heisler, Administrator
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Estevan police make arrests for assault, unlawfully being in a residence
SaskToday The Estevan Police Service (EPS) made arrests for an assault and unlawfully being in a residence during the weekend. A report of a domestic disturbance in the back alley of the 600-block of Fourth Street was investigated during the September 26 night shift. Two related individuals were located in the area and the EPS said it was determined that an assault had taken place. The man involved was arrested for assault and was to be released on conditions in front of a justice of the peace. Meanwhile, following a report of individuals squat-
ting at a residence in central Estevan, the EPS said members located an Estevan man in the building on September 27 who had no permission to be there. He was arrested for being unlawfully in a dwelling house and for breaching a probation order. He was subsequently released with a future court date to speak to the matter. The EPS received a report September 24 of a suspicious backpack left unattended in the Hillcrest area. The EPS said the complainant brought the contents, including a syringe and possible drugs, to the police service for destruction. Police remind
the public of the dangers of coming into contact with illicit drugs and paraphernalia, and recommend not touching suspicious items, but rather reporting them to the EPS or Estevan Fire Rescue Service to be dealt with safely. EPS patrol members and the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) assisted a Regina man who was experiencing a mental health crisis to connect with community resources and medical care during the night shift. A report of a suspicious vehicle, located in west valley edge area, was investigated by the EPS. Members attended, the
David Willberg SaskToday.ca A White Bear First Nations musician is among the finalists for the Saskatchewan Country Music Association’s (SCMA) Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year Award. Teagan Littlechief is one of five candidates announced by the SCMA on September 25. Voting will
be open until noon October 2. Among her prior honours, in 2024, Littlechief became the first Indigenous musician to win the SCMA’s Female Artist of the Year Award. She has also been named the province’s top Indigenous country music artist on multiple occasions. Adam Johnson, Jake Vaadeland, Jordyn Pollard
and Josh Stumpf are the other hopefuls. One vote is allowed per person. The SCMA is partnering with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina to hold the annual awards show on November 21, starting at 7:30 p.m. In partnership with Agribition, SCMA artists will be performing throughout Agribition week at various venues.
White Bear musician up for award
EPS said, spoke with the occupants of the vehicle and determined that the vehicle had experienced mechanical issues. They were waiting on a tow truck to remove them from the area. No further police involvement was needed. Police received a report September 25 of a mischief to a vehicle that was covered in flour, eggs and barbecue sauce while parked in a northeast business parking lot. The EPS said the matter remains under investigation. Members received multiple calls regarding four young children who were reportedly unsupervised on the east end of Fourth Street. The EPS said the children were reported to have placed items on the road for vehicles to drive over before running away. Police located the children alone in a nearby hotel room and determined their babysitter was present but was not directly supervising them. All those involved were cautioned about their actions and the matter was forwarded to the Ministry
of Social Services for additional follow-up. The owners of a local business reported concerns involving a former customer who had posted on social media about a dispute over cancelled membership fees. The EPS said officers reviewed the circumstances and determined the matter was civil in nature and the content of the social media posts did not constitute a criminal offence. Police received a report of a stolen license plate from a truck parked in an Estevan alley. The EPS said an investigation determined a different licence plate had been placed on the vehicle that was registered to a stolen truck from Weyburn. The stolen plate was recovered and the EPS said the theft of the complainant’s licence plate remains under investigation. The EPS is investigating a reported fraudulent purchase of two barbecues valued at approximately $8,214. According to the EPS, the purchaser took
possession of the barbecues and subsequently disputed the credit card transactions with their bank, resulting in the business not receiving payment. Police obtained CCTV footage and the investigation into the matter is ongoing. The EPS received two separate reports of gas drive-offs from a local gas station. In one incident, the EPS said police contacted the registered owner of the vehicle, who advised that the failure to pay was accidental and agreed to return to the business to make payment. The EPS reported the second incident is believed to have been an intentional driveoff without paying for fuel. Surveillance video from the business has been obtained and the matter remains under investigation. A report of a man passed out on Second Street resulted in his arrest for public intoxication. As he was unable to care for himself, the EPS said he was lodged in cells, to be released when sober.
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Kendra Ellingson added paint to a penguin temporary tattoo to the face of Ruth during the Kids’ Carnival held in River Park, Weyburn, on September 26. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week
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Kickboxing tournament in Estevan attracted more than 20 athletes
SaskToday The organizers of the first-ever Apex Combat Kickboxing Championship were pleased with the response for the event. Tom Tomelty, who ran the event alongside Robert Blowatt, said they were very happy with how the competition turned out. Twentytwo athletes from across Saskatchewan and Manitoba participated, and Tomelty said every fighter batted really hard and gave it their all. Eleven gold, seven silver and two bronze medals were handed out. Two championship belts were presented, one to the best adult men’s competitor, Taras Fisun, and another to the best junior athlete, Caleb Bouchard. Both hail from Brandon, Man. Many athletes from the southeast also won medals. Tomelty took home a gold in his division and his wife Ally Tomelty also took gold
in her division. Three students from Genki Martial Arts in Frobisher won medals, including Keanno Mendoza (gold), James Gibson (gold) and
Slade Erdman (silver). Tomelty added the venue inside the Estevan Leisure Centre was perfect. They had more spectators than they ex-
pected. Every chair was filled and people were at the doors and in the hallways, looking in and trying to get a glimpse at what was happening.
A kickboxing tournament in Estevan attracted more than 20 athletes.
“The tournament overall was a massive success, and we are excited next year to do it bigger and better than this one,” said Tomelty.
Proceeds from the event will go to supporting the MRI scanner that is now operational at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan.
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Local Agriculture Farmers look forward to drier weather, harvest progress
Rain, high humidity and wet fields over the week caused most producers to pause harvest, according to the weekly crop report for the period of September 15 to 21. Cereals remaining in the field are reported to have sprouting and poor quality.
However, with the warm weather over the weekend and favourable conditions forecasted for the upcoming week, farmers are looking forward to making significant harvest progress. Despite moisture delays, harvest is 38 per cent complete in the region. Harvest
of winter wheat is nearly complete while fall rye is complete. Winter cereals harvested: Fall rye: 100 per cent; and Winter wheat: 94 per cent. Oilseeds harvested: Mustard: 71 per cent; Canola: 22 per cent; Soybeans: 16 per cent; and
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Flax: two per cent. Spring cereals harvested: Barley: 73 per cent; Oats and triticale: 52 per cent; Durum: 47 per cent; Canary seed: 42 per cent; and Spring wheat: 33 per cent. Pulses harvested: Lentils: 93 per cent; Field peas: 92 per cent; and Chickpeas: 44 per cent. Substantial rain fell in parts of the region this week. The most rain was recorded in the Moosomin area with 75 millimetres (mm). Other significant amounts of rain were 54 mm in the Bethune area, 34 mm in the Alida area and 32 mm in the Carnduff area. Topsoil moisture conditions remain mostly adequate with a significant amount of surplus moisture in the area this week. Cropland topsoil mois-
ture is: 33 per cent surplus; 66 per cent adequate; and one per cent short. Hayland topsoil moisture is: 26 per cent surplus; 73 per cent adequate; and one per cent short. Pasture topsoil moisture is: 23 per cent surplus; 75 per cent adequate; and two per cent short. Estimated crop yields vary throughout the region with some areas currently reporting average to above average yields. A full summary of estimated crop yields for all regions can be viewed in the estimated crop yields table. Pasture conditions have improved in the southeast since last reported. Conditions are 39 per cent excellent, 44 per cent good, 7 per cent fair, 7 per cent poor and three per cent
very poor. The majority of crop damage this past week was due to water accumulation in low spots. There were also reports of damage caused by frost and hail. Harvest is a very busy and stressful time. The province would like to remind producers that the Farm Stress Line is available to provide support tollfree at 1-800-667-4442. With an increased number of machinery fires, the province would like to remind producers to have fire mitigation resources ready, blow off their combines regularly and take precautions when working around power lines. The public is also reminded to exercise caution when encountering machinery and equipment travelling on roadways.
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Crop analyst predicts that Canadian pea exports could grow
Sean Pratt SaskToday.ca Chuck Penner anticipates “strong” pea prices in 2026-27. A smaller Canadian crop combined with good demand out of India and China and logistical problems in the Black Sea region adds up to a bullish outlook for the pulse crop, said the LeftField Commodity Research analyst. Statistics Canada is forecasting 3.26 million tonnes of Canadian production, down from 3.93 million tonnes last year. Penner told delegates attending the 2026 Pulse & Special Crops Convention that yellow pea production is forecast to be down 19 per cent, while green peas will fall 13 per cent. The breakdown is 2.56 million tonnes of yellow peas, 506,000 tonnes of greens and 194,000 tonnes of the minor classes. His fellow pea market panelists did not think quality will be a big issue this year despite some harvest rainfall. Tamara Khoma, senior trader of pulses and special crops with Paterson Grain, said 85 to 90 per cent of the peas were harvested before the rain
arrived, so she believes quality should be consistent.Pulse prices have not yet rallied to the extent of competing crops such as canola and wheat. Penner said green pea production is down 39 per cent in the United States, while yellow pea production is unchanged. U.S. pea exports have been extremely low since early 2025 due to changes to food aid programs in that country. How will the ongoing Ukraine war impact the market? Black Sea production is pegged at 4.7 million tonnes, down 500,000 tonnes from last year. However, the big question for that market is how much will Russia and Ukraine be able to ship out due to ongoing drone attacks on vessels and port infrastructure? Arnold said the market was expecting 200,000 to 250,000 tonnes of new crop Russian peas on the market by now, but that hasn’t happened. Russian peas may eventually hit the market, but he has heard from fellow traders that there will be more pressure to move wheat once the Black Sea
grain trade reopens for business. The Black Sea export conundrum has caused a sharp rise in India’s yellow pea prices in recent weeks. Problems in India India has problems of its own due to a disappointing southwest monsoon that delivered 15 per cent less rain than the long-term average. Those two factors have led to higher-than-normal imports from India in the April-May-June period, which is normally a lull period. China imported an average of 230,000 tonnes of peas per month during the first seven months of 2026. The country is on pace to purchase a record 2.75 million tonnes of the pulse crop for the calendar year. Peas were not a competitive ingredient in Chinese feed markets in 2023, 2024 and 2025, but they are today due to the rising cost of competing ingredients. Penner said that typically when China is buying peas, India is not and vice-versa, but that is not the case today. “I think 2026-27 could be a year where both are buying pretty strongly,” he said.
Canadian pea exports could grow That is why he is forecasting 3.25 million tonnes of Canadian exports in 2026-27, up from 2.66 million tonnes last year, despite the reduced production. Canada’s ending stocks are forecast to plummet to 492,000 tonnes from 1.18 million tonnes in 2025-26. Yellow pea ending stocks will be very tight at an estimated 182,000 tonnes compared to heavy green supplies of 309,000 tonnes. Pea prices typically bottom out during the first half of September, but that happened about one month earlier this year due to strong demand for the product and
quality concerns. Growers asked Penner if they should sell when yellow pea prices top $8. He told them to be patient because prices typically peak around March, and there are plenty of bullish factors to consider this year. Mike James, merchant with Richardson International, said the pea outlook was all doom and gloom at the 2025 Pulse and Special Crops Conference in Whistler, B.C. Outlook is optimistic “The outlook as we sit here today is much rosier and much more optimistic,” he said at the 2026 event in Halifax. Arnold estimates Canadian growers are about 28
to 30 per cent sold on their peas and are now taking a pause to move crops such as canola and barley that are offering better returns. However, he reminded producers that China’s pea tariff reprieve is only officially in place until the end of 2026 unless the temporary measure is made permanent before that time. Arnold said it is too early to speculate about Canada’s 2027 pea acres. A lot will depend on Black Sea exports. If Russian farmers are forced to sell into the domestic feed market, they may reduce acres, which could boost Canadian plantings, especially if pea prices in this country eventually hit the $10 mark.
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APAS encourages producers to enroll in AgriStability by deadline Doug Falconer SaskToday.ca With diesel prices nearly doubling from a year ago, during the peak of harvest, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging Saskatchewan producers to take a fresh look at AgriStability before the extended enrollment deadline of October 1. Bulk dyed farm diesel price increases have added significant costs to farm operations. Based on fuel-use estimates from the Saskatchewan Crop Planning Guide, APAS estimates that higher diesel prices alone are adding roughly $20 per acre in production costs compared to last year. For a 3,600-acre grain farm, that represents approximately $72,000 in additional expenses. Fuel costs are fully eligible expenses under AgriStability. The program is designed to respond when margins decline due to increased costs, reduced revenues, or a combination of both. “Many producers are now in a position where they can look back at the season and see the risks that have already materialized,” said APAS President Bill Prybylski. “Between increased fuel and fertilizer costs, delayed seeding, wet harvest conditions, quality concerns, trade uncertainty, and tariff risks, 2026 has been a challenging year. The October 1 deadline provides producers with an opportunity to enrol in whole-farm coverage for a season that is almost complete.” Unlike the traditional spring enrollment period, producers now have the benefit of evaluating the season as it has unfolded. Many farms can already assess whether they may be facing reduced margins due to a combination of increased costs and lower revenues. APAS also points to the significant support the program delivered in the most recent program year. AgriStability paid ap-
proximately $402 million to Saskatchewan producers in 2025, nearly matching Crop Insurance indemnities for the same period. “AgriStability has a reputation among some producers that may be based on experiences from years ago,” Prybylski said. “But the program has undergone changes, reference margins are historically
strong, and the risks facing agriculture today are very different than they were a decade ago. Producers owe it to themselves to take another look.” APAS continues to advocate for further improvements to AgriStability through discussions on Business Risk Management programs and the Next Policy Framework. Industry con-
tinues to identify opportunities to better support diversified farms, livestock producers, beginning farmers, and modern program delivery systems. However, APAS believes producers should evaluate the program as it exists today, particularly during a year characterized by elevated risk and historically strong coverage levels. Producers still har-
vesting should note that enrolling before October 1 is straightforward. To secure late participation, producers only need to contact their local SCIC office or call the AgriStability call centre. AgriStability is a costeffective Business Risk Management program designed to help farm operations facing large margin declines caused by pro-
Many producers are now in a position where they can apply for AgriStability for their crops.
duction loss, increased costs or market conditions. Coverage is personalized for each farm operation by using historical information, based on income tax and supplementary information. Historical financial information and program fees do not need to be submitted by October 1. AgriStability Call Centre: 1-866-270-8450.
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Sask. Oilseeds warns disease in flax is not always evident until harvest
William DeKay SaskToday.ca The first clue that Pasmo is hurting a flax crop may come when the crop starts to fall over. Ian Epp, extension agronomist with Sask Oilseeds, said the disease favours humid conditions and is often more noticeable when flax begins to lodge. With harvest underway, growers have an opportunity to look for signs before the crop goes into the bin. Epp made the comments during a canola and flax disease training workshop held at the Melfort Research Farm, September 1 The event, hosted by the Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation and Sask Oilseeds, drew about 20
agronomists looking to improve their field scouting skills. Pasmo is the most common disease found in flax, occurring in roughly 40 per cent of fields on average. Unlike some crop diseases, it tends to show up late in the season. At this time of year, the most obvious symptom is distinctive banding on the flax stem, with alternating dark and light bands. Epp said growers can scout from the time they are making swathing or pre-harvest decisions through combining. Lodged areas are a good place to start because disease pressure can be higher where the crop has fallen over. “If you have lodging in your fields, your flax starting to fall over, high
humidity, high moisture conditions, you’re going to probably see more Pasmo,” said Epp. Pasmo can occur anywhere in the province when conditions are right. There is also no varietal resistance growers can rely on to avoid the disease, putting more emphasis on the growing environment. The disease can weaken plants and contribute to premature ripening. In some cases, bolls may drop following rain or wind, adding to late-season yield loss. “It all accumulates
to yield loss,” said Epp. “Late-season yield loss from the disease. That’s the biggest impact.” For growers already harvesting, a quick look at the stems can help determine whether Pasmo contributed to disappointing yields. That information can be useful for next year’s management, even if there is no longer an opportunity to treat the disease. Fungicides are registered for Pasmo, but the application window comes earlier in the grow-
ing season. By the time the characteristic stem banding is obvious at harvest, the focus is largely on identifying the problem rather than controlling it. Kara Annand, an independent agronomist with AgGrow Consulting who attended the workshop, said 25 years of agronomy have reinforced the importance of checking crops as disease and insect pressures change. “I think just as an agronomist, just to be scouting your fields,” said Annand. “There are so many diseases, insects, concerns.” This year’s wet, stormy and variable conditions have contributed to a range of crop diseases and insects appearing at the same time she said.
For flax, however, Pasmo remains a relatively familiar problem rather than a new threat. Epp said Pasmo is not becoming more severe because of resistance. Its impact still depends largely on environmental conditions. “It’s one of these diseases that’s there every year on the right conditions. Some years it will be more significant,” he said. Checking stems for banding can help explain disappointing yields and inform next year’s decisions. “The biggest lead home message I would be is get out and scout for these diseases,” said Epp. “We know they’re out in bigger numbers this year in general.”
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25 ea. $ 3000 ea. 00
lb.
3
$ 99
15 Priced Items.
We are forever thankful for your support and friendship. CLOSED: Monday, October 12th OPEN: Saturday, October 10th 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FALL PACK #2
FALL PACK #3
10 - 6 oz. OR 14 - 4 oz. “Maurer’s Burgers” 3 lbs. Pork & Beef Breakfast Sausage 2 lbs. Stew Beef 5 lbs. Pork Chops 3 lbs. “Maurer’s” Sausage 10 Sticks Pork Souvlaki
10 - 6 oz. OR 14 - 4 oz. “Maurer’s Burgers” 3 lbs. Lean Ground Beef 2 lbs. Sliced Side Bacon 3 lbs. “Maurer’s” Sausage 5 lbs. Pork Chops Sale price 10 Sticks Chicken $ 00 Souvlaki
% Regular
OFF
Some exceptions apply. • Sale items not included.
$
Sale price
15500
“Baba’s” Cabbage Rolls
$
Pork Belly Ham Roast Slab Skinless
IS WEDNESDAY, October 7th!
Rice, Onion & Ground Beef - 1 kg.
ea.
$
CUSTOMER HAPPY APPRECIATION DAY THANKSGIVING
lb.
31
50
ea.
160
Baseball Sirloin AAA Beef, 4 - 8 oz.
$
52
50
ea.
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* SPRING ROLLS * BBQ RIBETTES * BONELESS CHICKEN WINGS * DRY GARLIC PORK RIBS * DILL PICKLE CHICKEN BITES
Maurer’s Meats Ltd.
* BATTERED CAULIFLOWER * JALAPENO POPPERS * MAC & CHEESE WEDGES * FIESTA BOLD RED POPPERS
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CITY CENTRE MALL – WEYBURN
Phone (306) 842-4689 • Fax (306) 842-4675 Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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