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Heavy rains cause damage in city

Food vendors were a popular attraction during the Market on the Farm held September 5. The event included a variety of seasonal and curated products offered by local vendors, live music and many fun activities for young children. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

David Willberg SaskToday.ca Heavy rains in Weyburn have caused flooding and forced the closure of some facilities. “Heavy rainfall has resulted in significant flooding and water pooling in multiple areas throughout Weyburn. City crews are actively responding,” the city said in a Facebook post. “Residents are strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel at this time. The city will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.” A post on the city’s Facebook page in the early afternoon said all City of Weyburn leisure facilities will be closed for the remainder of the day. Arenas

closed at 2 p.m., although the Whitecap Resources Centre will reopen at 6 p.m. for a Weyburn Red Wings preseason game. The Credit Union Spark Centre will remain closed in the morning of September 8. An update will be provided on the facility’s reopening time. The city thanks residents for their patience and cooperation. “We know families and businesses are dealing with damage to their properties. I want to sincerely thank our city crews, emergency services, volunteers and community members who have worked throughout the day to keep people safe and respond where they are needed,” said Mayor Jeff Richards.

Heavy rains caused major flooding for River Park after receiving an estimated six-and-and-half inches of rain in less on hour on September 7,

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Trump whist, kaiser and games played at Wheatland Centre

A number of games were held recently at the Wheatland Senior Centre. In Spades held on August 31, Stan Hubick won first, Terry Bendickson placed second and Marge Schultz finished third. Playing Trump Whist on August 31, Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson tied for first with Janet vanWinkoop and Gladys Lokken. Second place was also tied between Ruth Boren and Willa Mae Donald with Chris Carter and Doreen Knibbs. Third was placed by Fran Long and Elaine Frasz. In Kaiser on September 1, Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar placed first, Alice S. and Lavine Stepp took second and Norma Kaspusiayk and Melba Bent finished third. During Canasta on September 2, Shirley Cherpin won first, Shirley Cherpin won first, Marlene Szcze-

cinski placed second, Shirley Hubbs took third, Janet vanKinkoop placed fourth, Sheila Wendel was fifth and Pat Peterson placed sixth. In Hi-Low Whist on September 2, Dave Frayn and Brenda Paul won first, George McLeod and Marjorie McLeod placed second and Emily Zyla and Janet vanWinkoop placed third. During Thursday crib on September 3, Chris Carter and Shirley Hubbs, Cris Herlick and Betty Herlick, and Dave Frayn and Marlene Szczecinski finished third. A cribbage tournament will be held on Saturday, September 12. Residents can sign up at the Centre. Residents can follow the Wheatland Senior Centre on Facebook. They welcome new members to join them for weekly events.

Louis Gilmer and grandchild Antony used puzzles pieces to make a creative picture frame, during a Grandparents Day craft held at the Weyburn Library on September 5. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

SATVA encourages riders to respect trails, take an ATV Safety Course As summer turns to fall and riders head out to enjoy Saskatchewan’s trails, backroads and countryside, the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is encouraging

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way to explore Saskatchewan, but it also requires skill, judgment and preparation,” said SATVA General Manager John Meed. “A certified ATV safety course helps riders build confidence, understand their machines and make better decisions before they encounter challenges on the trail.” SATVA encourages riders of all ages and experience levels to consider taking a certified safety course. For new riders, training provides a strong foundation before they head out on their own. For experienced riders, it

is a useful way to refresh skills, review safety practices and stay aware of current rules and expectations. In Saskatchewan, ATV safety training is especially important for youth riders. Young people between the ages of 12 and 15 who operate an ATV on public land and do not hold a valid driver’s licence must complete an approved ATV safety course or ride under the direct supervision of an adult who has held a driver’s licence for at least one year. “Too many incidents happen because riders overestimate their ability or underestimate the ter-

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rain,” said Meed. “A training course gives riders the opportunity to practise important skills in a safe, structured environment before they face those situations on their own.” Certified ATV safety courses cover practical riding skills such as starting, stopping, turning, braking, navigating hills, managing uneven terrain and avoiding obstacles. They also teach riders how to complete pre-ride checks, understand basic maintenance, respond to unexpected hazards and ride responsibly around other trail users. SATVA also reminds parents and guardians to make sure youth are riding age-appropriate machines, wearing properly fitted helmets and using the right protective gear. Training is one part of

a broader safety approach that includes supervision, preparation and responsible decision-making. “Riding an ATV is not the same as driving a car, riding a bicycle or operating other recreational equipment. ATVs handle differently, especially on rough or changing terrain. The best way to learn those skills is through proper instruction,” said Meed. As fall riding season begins, SATVA is asking riders to take a few simple steps before heading out: know the rules, check your machine, wear the right gear, ride within your limits and consider completing a certified safety course. ATVing can be a safe and enjoyable way to experience Saskatchewan’s outdoors when riders are prepared.

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Nuclear capacity takes centre stage at World Symposium

Ministerial Message

Red Wings training week

Estevan This Week

8-9 National Trucking Week

Musician achieves honours

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Exploring sights in Alberta By Trudy and Dale Buxton, Publishers of The Independent

After a quick stop in Long View we are off to High River, population around 15,500 people. High River was named after the mighty Highwood River, which flows through the town. The Blackfoot meaning is “Ispitsi” which means “tall trees”. Before there was a town in place, High River was known as “The Crossing” but was changed in 1892 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Blackfoot Nation was established along the river thousand’s of years before any settlers came to the area, Alberta’s first non-Aboriginal dwelling was Hearne’s Post which dated back into 1792. After the treaties were established in 1877, settler’s came to the area looking for land and a fresh start. High River was incorporated as a town way back in 1906 and it grew as the central hub in the area for ranching and agriculture. High River is a very inviting community that is rich in history. Everywhere you look in the downtown are several murals which frame a picture of the Old West. Noted for its movie and television presence with several project being filmed on location in High River including the series Heartland which started filming in 2007. Among some of the local celebrities you have former Prime Minister Joe Clark who was born in High River, and Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta, also born in High River. Famed hockey coach Glen Sather along with country star George Canyon are also from High River. High River was a great place to visit and a place to return for more of a visit. We continue down the road to one of

those towns that is not really on the main highways and a bit out of the way. Vulcan, population around 1,800, has been on my bucket list for some time. Named by a surveyor for the CPR after the Roman God of Fire, I guess he named the community because of a strong fondness for Roman mythology. Incorporated as a community in 1912, Vulcan became a town in 1921. In 1927 a major tornado destroyed many buildings including the curling rink. The tornado was made famous by Encyclopedia Britannica in one of their articles. Vulcan was named as the Star Trek Capital of Canada, and back in the early 1990’s a community group called VAST, which stands for Vulcan Association for Science and Trek, along with some community organizers started the now famed Spock Days after the character of Spock from the famous sci-fi television show. The community and its leaders got on board with the idea as a tourism draw. Spock Days, which started in 1992, is a total community event and has continued on the second weekend of June each year. With the official recognition as Star Trek Capital of Canada in 2010, Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock on the famous show, came to Vulcan to officially unveil a bronze statue of the Vulcan, Spock. When you travel around town you can tell that the community has really embraced this part of its history and the tourism draw that I am sure brings in a few bucks for the community and its facilities. Stay tuned next week as we continue on our journeys down the road.

Saskatchewan’s nuclear capacity takes centre stage at World Symposium Premier Scott Moe is leading a trade and investment mission to the United Kingdom (U.K.) to reinforce Saskatchewan’s position as the jurisdiction of choice in nuclear cooperation. Moe will participate in the World Nuclear Symposium and Canada - U.K. Nuclear Day, sharing the province’s expertise across the entire nuclear and uranium value chain. Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison will join the World Nuclear Symposium after representing Saskatchewan at the MSPO Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland alongside federal and provincial counterparts. “Our province has what it takes to be a world leader in nuclear energy development with our extensive uranium resources, nuclear research infrastructure and supply chain capabilities, and Saskatchewan-based businesses and research organizations are at the forefront of the global nuclear renaissance,” Moe said. “The U.K. has been a vital gateway to growing Saskatchewan’s nuclear sector and I look forward to building on our relationships. After all, it is these relationships that help bring home investment, jobs and reinforce Saskatchewan as a leader in the world’s energy future.” “Saskatchewan is uniquely positioned to support the next generation of nuclear development around the world,” Harrison said. “From our world-class uranium resources to our expertise across the nuclear sector, we have what the world needs. This mission showcases our strengths, deepens relationships with

industry and government leaders and creates new opportunities for Saskatchewan’s nuclear sector.” The World Nuclear Symposium is the world’s premier nuclear industry event, with over 1,100 participants from 59 countries in 2025. Moe will be participating in a panel event profiling Saskatchewan’s nuclear ecosystem. Canada-U.K. Nuclear Day will feature keynote discussions and expert panPhoto els from across the nuclear sector. Moe, alongside Cameco and the Saskatchewan First Nations Centre of Excellence will represent Saskatchewan. Over the past five years, Saskatchewan’s exports to the U.K. increased by 177.9 per cent, from $211.5 million in 2021 to $587.6 million in 2025. This growth has been driven by uranium exports, which in 2025 accounted for 57.1 per cent of the province’s total U.K. exports. In the same five-year period, the value of exports to Poland have increased by 3,503 per cent, from $2.2 million in 2021 to $79 million in 2025. This growth is mainly due to potash exports. Saskatchewan operates a trade and investment office in London. Abundant natural resources, innovative technologies, world-renowned agricultural products, a strong workforce, good market access and competitive incentives and taxes all make Saskatchewan an outstanding place to invest and do business. For more information on Saskatchewan’s international network, visit: InvestSK.ca.

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Ministerial: Last Time, Last Word

Submitted by Pastor Cameron Weber In the last two weeks I have went to four funerals and experienced the death of our little dog who we had for over 16 years. As I was thinking about this the phrase last time, last word came up reminding me about how many things were behind me as I am getting older and losing family, friends and acquaintances and even our puppy dog. This phrase also comes up in things I can and can’t do like my wife telling me, this is the last time you’re going up on the roof of our house to trim tree branches and clean off leaves. Or this is the last time you can lift heavy furniture and other things I used to do without a second thought. From this I realize my time on this earth is getting shorter, so I need to prioritize what time I have left for the important things in life, not that these other things are not important. So, what are the important things in life? Ecclesiastes 12: 13,14, the wises man to ever live King Solomon wrote as he was coming to the end of his life “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter; Fear God

and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” Here we see King Soloman saying his conclusion to life is to fear God because someday we will stand before God and give an account of the things we did during our lives here on this earth. Jesus goes even farther in Matt. 12:34-37 and says even our words will be judged. “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things; and an evil man out of the evil treasures bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give an account thereof in the day of judgement. For by your words, you shalt be justified, and by thy words shalt be condemned.” Here we see Jesus saying even our words shall be judged because what is in our hearts (inner being) will be evidenced by what we say. So, we need to get our hearts right with God than our words will evidence that. So, what did Jesus say

about were our hearts and our words should be at before we stand before him on judgment day? Matt. 22: 3740 “Jesus said to him, thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all your heart, and with all your soul, (mind, will and emotions) and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love Thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” My last words and actions to people on earth, I want reflect my love for Jesus. I want to be known as one who obeyed and followed Jesus Christ. I am not perfect as none of us are, but my hearts desire is to be as much like Jesus as I can be before I leave this earth. This is Pastor Cameron Weber saying I pray and hope yours is too, so we can enjoy Jesus’ presence and fellowship forever in heaven for eternity. If you are not following Jesus, you can start by asking him to forgive your sins and start your journey of faith with him by obeying his commandments in His instruction manual The BIBLE, and let your final words and actions be about Jesus.

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Red Wings wrap up training camp, look to fill offensive void

Steven Wilson SaskToday.ca The Weyburn Red Wings wrapped up their training camp with the annual Red and White game at the Whitecap Resources Centre on August 31, shifting their focus to a younger roster ahead of the preseason. The camp, which was held August 28 to August 31, featured a busy weekend of practices and scrimmages as the club looks to restock following several key offseason graduations. Head scout Joel Moriarty was pleased with the tempo. “We’ve seen lots of players give lots of good effort all weekend,” Moriarty said. “Some guys impressed more than others. That happens in a short camp.” The Red Wings enter the year without the offensive punch of graduates Josh Sale, Will Munro, Lucas Schmid, and Rylan Pearce. The blue line will also look different following the departures of defencemen Josh Karman and Luke Schrader. Despite the turnover, Moriarty is confident the returning players can fill the void. “We definitely lost some points and some guys that can score kind of when

they want,” he said. “But I think we’ve got lots of talent coming in. There’s going to be guys that have bigger opportunity this year to score and be in those situations to put up some more points.” The team is notably younger this year, with fewer 2006-born players at camp. Moriarty downplayed any concerns regarding the lack of veteran age. “All the guys that are here and that are going to continue to be at camp throughout the preseason, they’re all capable of filling roles on this team,” Moriarty said. “We don’t stress too much about age and that sort of thing. You’ve got to be able to play and the guys that can play are going to stick around.” The roster picture remains somewhat fluid. Several potential impact players who could be part of the lineup, including Roan Burgess and Aidan Mohan, are currently away attending WHL camps. In the crease, goaltender Nate Stevens will return for his second year with the club to provide stability. The Red Wings kick off the 2026-27 regular season on September 18 with a home game in Weyburn.

Practices started for the Weyburn Comp Eagles boys soccer team last week. They will host their first game of the season on Saturday, September 12. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

Silver Seals end season with awards night

The Weyburn Silver Seals celebrated the end of the swimming season with their awards night. Z a n e Wa r r e n w a s awarded the overall high points trophy. Sakoda Seitz received the Pursuit of Excellence award. Most Improved Boys 7/8 Micheal Brolly Girls 7/8 Ellie Roysum Riley McMillan Boys 9/10 Beau Gateman Girls 9/10 Presley Logel Boys 11/12 Cody Wig Oleksii Vlasenko Girls 11/12

Elizabeth Wig Boys 13/14 Russell Brock Girls 13/14 Alexandra Jose Boys 15-17 Nash Warren High Points Boys 7/8 Lucho Martija Girls 7/8 Ayza Manzoor Boys 9/10 Ishanne Kir Subna-en Girls 9/10 Rayya Ness Boys 11/12 Zane Warren Girls 11/12 Milly Ho Boys 13/14 Nikolas Nikulin Girls 13/14

Shay Warren Boys 15-17 Jacob Gill Girls 15-17 Avryelle Molnar Most Dedicated Pups Lily Tenbult Cash DeMarchi Porter Gaab Stellars Kali Bernard Leopards Julianne Kotylak Hudson Muhr Harps & Harbours Anastasia Wilson Daniel Nikulin Oscar Brolly Elin Min Coaches Award Pups Catherine Manjaly

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want back. I know I do.” She emphasized that the primary goal of the exhibition schedule is to identify areas for improvement. “I think that’s preseason though, right?” Szczecinski added. “You’re trying a few different things, playing around a little bit and this is where we get to kind of fix some of those moments.” Mapes echoed a similar sentiment regarding his team’s performance, pointing out both positives and areas that require attention before the regular season begins. “I thought we were opportunistic,” Mapes said. “I think we can probably manage some pucks a little better. I didn’t love how passive we were at times. We’ve got to get going with that stuff.” He added that it is still early, noting it was the first game back for many of the team’s veterans. The work doesn’t stop here for Szczecinski. She is slated to return to the Red Wings bench Mon-

day night for their next preseason game against the Virden Oil Capitals of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Mapes confirmed that the same coaching trio from Sunday will run the bench against Virden before he returns for the team’s subsequent matchups against Estevan. Facing a Manitoba opponent adds another layer of experience. Szczecinski noted she has familiarity with the style of play from her time with Team Sask programs. “I know Manitoba; the MJ plays a lot like the SJ,” Szczecinski said. “It’s a big game. It’s physical. It’s a lot of pressure. It’s fun to be able to match up against other teams and see what they can bring.” As she continues to build her coaching resume, Szczecinski’s historic night in Weyburn stands as a significant milestone, not just for her own career, but for the SJHL and women in hockey across Saskatchewan.

Weyburn Red Wings make SJHL history with first female coach

Steven Wilson SaskToday.ca History was made in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League on Sunday night, as Jordan Szczecinski stepped behind the bench for the Weyburn Red Wings, becoming the first woman to coach in the league’s history. Szczecinski served as an assistant coach for the Red Wings, alongside assistant coaches Willie Mason and Chad Wi l c h y n s k i , d u r i n g their preseason matchup against the Melville Millionaires. The historic milestone capped off a whirlwind day for the coach, who is also an assistant for the U18 AAA Weyburn Gold Wings. Her Sunday began on the road in Swift Current, where she helped guide the Gold Wings to an exhibition victory earlier in the afternoon. “We did three in Swift Current this weekend,” Szczecinski said. “We played at 12:15 (Sunday), took the first win over the Swift Current Wild-

cats, who I think will be a good competition for us on the Gold Wing side. And then a quick rip down the highway and straight back to this rink. It was nice to come and get two in on the day.” She arrived in Weyburn on the team bus just ahead of puck drop. She wasn’t alone in her excitement at the Whitecap Resources Centre; her Gold Wings players were in the stands to cheer on their coach. The team met her in the hallway outside the Red Wings coaches office for a celebratory group photo. Meanwhile, social media across Weyburn and the province was abuzz with news of her SJHL debut. For Szczecinski, the transition to the Junior A men’s bench was a welcome challenge. “It’s always fun getting to jump onto a different bench with different people, always getting more reps, more experience,” Szczecinski said. “The guys welcomed me really great. We worked

well together.” R e d Wi n g s c o a c h Cody Mapes, who watched the game from the stands, was the one who extended the invitation. Mapes noted Szczecinski’s previous contributions to the team and the growing bond between Weyburn’s elite hockey programs. “She’s helped over last year’s camp and this year’s camp,” Mapes said. “Since the new coaching staff has taken over with the Gold Wings, our relationship with them as an organization has grown with those three.” When Mapes realized there was an opportunity on the bench for the preseason game, he knew exactly who to call to join Mason and Wilchynski. “We saw an opportunity to help a coach that wants to continue to get better and give an opportunity to somebody that is driven and a good hockey mind,” Mapes said. “Just from hockey conversations that we’ve had, I know that those

three would have done a great job.” While the night was a historic win for representation in hockey, the game itself ended in a narrow defeat for the Red Wings. Melville secured a 6-5 victory in a backand-forth affair. Weyburn took an early lead and held a 4-3 advantage after two periods of play. Returning veteran Dion Schrader led the offensive charge for the Red Wings, netting two goals in the loss. However, the Millionaires rallied in the third period, tying the game before Hudson Postnikoff scored his second goal of the night with just 65 seconds remaining to seal the win for Melville. Despite the loss, Szczecinski remained focused on the developmental aspects of the preseason. “It was a tough one,” she said. “Lots of bounces I think we maybe could have capitalized on. A few moments I think the guys would

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Former mining CEO now inspires with storytelling, humour and banjos

David Willberg SaskToday.ca When Keith Alessi brings his Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life tour to Estevan, it won’t be the first time he has been in the Energy City. Alessi made numerous stops in the Energy City when he was the CEO of the Westmoreland Coal Company (now Westmoreland Mining LLC) from 20082016, and was at the helm of Westmoreland in 2014 when it purchased the assets of Sherritt Coal, including the Estevan operation. “I spent a whole lot of time there, and in Regina with the folks from SaskPower,” said Alessi in an interview with SaskToday. Alessi will be back in the city September 22 with his Banjos tour, performing at the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. through the Estevan Concert Series. All proceeds from his appearance will be directed to chemotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Estevan concert will be one of 16 in a tour of the province that starts Septem-

ber 18 in Shaunavon and ends October 8 in Sturgis. One of the stops will be the 500th time he delivers the Banjos show. Excited to return Alessi said he hasn’t kept in touch with a lot of people he met in Estevan, but he believes there are people he would recognize if he saw them. “It was one of my favourite places,” he said. “It was our largest operation both in Canada and the States. We had 35 mines or so at that time, but Estevan was our largest.” He said he has been through Estevan since his time at Westmoreland ended, as he often crosses the Canada-U.S. border at North Portal. “I’m always nostalgic as I have to drive right through the mines as I’m going north,” he said. He hasn’t spent much time in the other communities, other than to possibly stop for fuel or a snack. Diagnosis led to tour Alessi said he grew up in a first-generation Italian household with an abusive father. The tomatoes in the show not only represent the

toxic life from his childhood, he said, but they also gave him heartburn that led to esophageal cancer. As for the banjo, Alessi said he has a lifetime fascination with the stringed instrument, which he claims didn’t make any sense because he grew up in the Detroit-Windsor area, listening to Motown music. He picked up the banjo and made no progress, but became a collector of the instrument. He wound up with a large number of banjos he couldn’t play. He was 61 years old when he stepped down from his job at Westmoreland in 2015 to pursue his banjo passion. Two weeks later, he received the cancer diagnosis, which threw him further into pursuing the banjo. “As I proceeded through my treatments and obviously didn’t die, my doctor said ‘You should tell this story,’” he recalled. “That led me to writing this story and starting out in Toronto at the fringe festival there. From Day 1, we always donated 100 per cent of the proceeds to local charities.

Given a year to live. “I found physical and emotional healing in a circle of musicians in southwestern Virginia, where we we were living at the time. When my doctor and others said you should tell this story, I said ‘OK, how do you do that’?” Pursue your passion He was familiar with the fringe festival circuit in Canada, and entered shows in Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto. The initial shows were rough – he hadn’t been on stage since his senior year in high school – but he said the show impacted audience members, who approached him with their own stories. “The more we did it, the better the show got. The audiences got bigger, the reactions were more profound, and there isn’t a day ... that we don’t have some emotional reactions from audience members,” said Alessi. Patrons have told him they saw his show years earlier and made lasting changes to their lives. “It’s been an interesting second chapter, one that’s had a lot of impact,” said

Alessi. Humour plays an important role, with corny banjos jokes, which he compares to dad jokes, but they usually get good laughs. He views the music as passable, but the banjos are a character in the performance. The show has now generated approximately $1.5 million for charities in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., he said. Chemotherapy at St. Joseph’s was selected as the beneficiary for the Estevan concert after discussions with the Estevan Arts Council, which organizes the city’s concert series. Alessi said he likes to support a variety of organizations, including cancer causes and health care. “Estevan has a strong, strong history of supporting charitable events, so we think we’ll do real well there raising some money,” he said. A busy schedule The Saskatchewan concerts come on the heels of his appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – the largest event of its kind in the world. He said they sold out 23 shows at

an event that attracts 4,500 acts and millions of people from around the world. “Just getting noticed is difficult. Some people only get seven to 10 people a show; we had a 130-seat theatre that we fill up 23 times,” said Alessi, noting proceeds from the Scottish shows went to the theatre to bring in Scottish acts. “We’re happy to perform in front of a few people, a few handfuls, or in front of a full auditorium. It all depends on the local people and their support. But I don’t measure success in terms of numbers. I measure it in terms of music.” He’ll perform 100 shows this year even though he’s now 72. Touring is for younger people, he said, but he still has a lot of energy, so he’ll keep performing as long as he can. Another full year for 2027 includes a return to Edinburgh. His health is good now – Alessi has been told by his doctor to keep doing what he has – so he’s going to continue travelling, playing the banjo and sharing his story.

David Willberg SaskToday.ca One of Estevan’s longstanding service clubs has announced it is folding. The Estevan Kinsmen Club dissolved after 81 years of serving the community’s greatest needs. Its final day was August 31. Brett Beal, who had been a member of the club for 10 years and had served in numerous capacities, including president, cited membership and attendance as the top reasons the club is finished. “We did have seven members, but life was changing for those seven members, from familychanging situations with kids and kids’ activities, and jobs changing and people moving away,” said Beal. “It was hard just to get those seven members out.”

The club tried recruitment and other efforts to attract new members, but none of them stuck and it was time to close. The membership tally did not include life members. Beal said he saw priorities for volunteering change in people around the COVID-19 pandemic. He recalled that when he joined, 30-40 people attended the Estevan Kinsmen meetings. Towards the end, they were lucky to get four to monthly Wednesday sessions. Also influencing their decision was the cost of being part of the Kin Canada organization. The club would have had to fundraise to pay the district and national dues. “For us not having the numbers in order to prop-

erly represent the organization, it didn’t make sense to fundraise to just give to the district and national [organizations] to just have the name ... [when] another service club could use that money in the community,” said Beal. Members discussed wrapping up the club last year, he said, and viewed 2025-26 as a make-orbreak time. They hoped membership and attendance would improve, but after discussions of what everyone had happening in their lives, they decided the club couldn’t continue. Beal said the club accomplished a lot over the

years. The Kinsmen are proud of the outdoor rink that was constructed at the Kin Hillside Playpark a decade ago. Members made multiple big donations and other contributions to TeleMiracle. It also supported other organizations. “Giving to the community’s greatest needs has always been our motto, and we’ve done such a great job of just doing things for the community,” said Beal. The club also teamed up with the Estevan Kinette Club to host the Canada Day celebrations at the Kin park. “Everyone has always

been very supportive of the Kinsmen club and their fundraising and what we stood for,” said Beal. The decision to close will not affect the Estevan Kinette Club, which remains active. Beal said the Kinettes will continue with the Kinsmen club’s traditions and fundraisers, including the Christmas Card Lane, in which businesses and organizations sponsored large Christmas cards displayed in the community. “I’m sure we’ll always be available ... to help out where we have to with the Kinettes, but as far as officially joining, that’s not in

the works right now,” said Beal. The club has had many people reach out and thank members for their work in the community. People are sad, he said, but many have said they understand the reasoning. They have also seen other service clubs disappear. “We’re hoping that the ones that are in the community stay strong and grow,” said Beal. He added the Kinsmen club was a great organization to be part of, and while the decision to close was a sad one, it’s also created a lot of happy and funny reflections for the members.

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Trucking Week recognizes the connections shared by truck drivers Canadians celebrate National Trucking Week from September 6 to 12, 2026, , a time to recog nize the drivers who knit this vast country togeth er. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic, Canada’s geography demands a transportation network driven by resilience, skill and dedication. Truck drivers are the human link that keeps communities connect ed, supply chains func tioning and the national economy moving. Here are just a few ways truckers support Canada’s way of life: • Community life lines. In northern, rural and remote regions, truckers deliver food, medicine, fuel and es sential goods that sus tain daily life. Without them, many commun ities would be far more isolated. • Local economic security. Small towns rely on trucking to move agricultural products, manufactured goods and

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CTA urges leaders to provide trucking industry tariff relief The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wrote to the Council of the Federation – composed of the premiers of each of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories – and urged leaders to implement measures that provide the trucking industry relief in the face of US tariffs while restoring competitiveness and productivity. CTA commended the council for working to meet the US President’s request to deal with certain border security issues and while the decision to implement the tariffs was not justified, fair or proportional, Canada was immediately focused on supporting our beleaguered sectors, especially the trucking industry, said CTA. “Canadians can only hope the U.S. government sets clear and definable objectives to end this trade war; and that it’s in our collective powers to meet those demands. Each day this trade war lasts, is one too many,” CTA wrote in the letter, which was signed by each provincial association. “We applaud the actions to date, but the crisis is now upon us. Aside from the tariffs, the industry is currently experiencing the worst freight market in 40 years due to overcapacity, poor North American market conditions and an outof-control underground economy that is driving compliant fleets out of business.” CTA proposed the following immediate measures: • Accelerate/implement solutions to intra-

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