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Milestone marks an important step forward for Communithon Submitted The Weyburn Communithon Foundation Inc. recently announced that it is officially a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The milestone marks an important step forward for the Weyburn Communithon Foundation and the future of the annual community fundraising event, which has supported local organizations and services in Weyburn and surrounding communities for more than 40 years. The Weyburn Communithon Foundation Inc. became a not-for-profit organization in June 2025, after which the executive team began the process of applying for charitable status with the CRA. The application was submitted in September 2025. With CRA application processing times typically taking several months, the Foundation proceeded throughout the 2025 Communithon season as a notfor-profit organization without the ability to issue charitable donation receipts to donors. “We knew obtaining charitable status was an important next step for Communithon, and our executive team worked diligently throughout the process,” said Lindsay Manko-Bauche, Communithon Chair. “We are incredibly grateful for the patience and continued support of our donors, volunteers, community partners and supporters while we worked through the application process.” In July 2026, the Foundation received its first response from the CRA and was asked to make a few small adjustments to its application. Following those changes, the Foundation received its official approval on September 2 confirming its registered

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charitable status. One of the biggest changes resulting from charitable status is the Foundation’s ability to provide official donation receipts for income tax purposes to eligible donors. “This is a significant milestone for Communithon and for the people who continue to support our community,” MankoBauche noted. “We are excited to move forward knowing that our donors will now be able to receive official charitable donation receipts for their eligible contributions.” While the CRA application was underway, the Foundation also continued working to find a solution that would allow charitable receipting to be available should the application process take longer than anticipated. That work led to a partnership with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation, which is now supporting the Weyburn Communithon Foundation as a fund holder and providing administration for the Foundation’s online donation portal and donation receipting. The Weyburn Communithon Fund is now officially established with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation, providing donors with a secure and accessible way to contribute online. The fund is featured through the Saskatchewan Community Foundation’s donor giving platform, giving donors another avenue to support the work of Communithon and the local organizations it serves. Online donations can now be made through the Saskatchewan Community Foundation’s online giving portal. Links to this portal can be found on the Weyburn Communithon website. Continued on Page 2

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Rayyna Ness (left) and Sam Hunter canvassed the downtown area on Saturday afternoon to promote the Tommy Douglas Performing Arts Centre’s Community Movie Night. Hocus Pocus will be playing on Friday, October 30. Admission is by donation to the Weyburn Food Bank. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. with the movie starting at 7:30 p.m. A canteen will be on site, and everyone who attends in costume will be included in a draw to win a Boo Basket. Photo submitted

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Continued from front page “As a volunteer-led organization, having a trusted partner to support some of the administrative pieces is incredibly valuable to us,” stated MankoBauche. “Our partnership with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation helps ensure we have a secure and reliable way for people to make donations and receive their receipts, while allowing our volunteers to focus on what we do best — bringing our community together and making Communithon the best it can be.” The partnership with the Saskatchewan Community Foundation helps ensure that every donation stays close to home, creating a local ripple of support that strengthens Weyburn and the surrounding community. The Weyburn Communithon Foundation extends its appreciation to the Saskatchewan Community Foundation for helping support Communithon’s transi-

tion and to everyone who continued to contribute, volunteer and champion the event during the charitable application process. “Thank you for your patience, your understanding and, most importantly, for continuing to believe in Communithon and the work it does in our community.” With charitable status now officially in place, the Weyburn Communithon Foundation Inc. looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to bring the community together in support of local organizations and the people they serve. The Weyburn Communithon is a communitypowered fundraising event that brings local organizations, volunteers, businesses, donors and community members together to raise funds and awareness for participating community agencies. The event has raised more than $4 million for local organizations over more than four decades.

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Mav and Rua coloured pictures during a special art fun project held by Inclusion Weyburn at the Credit Union Spark Centre on September 12. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

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ward at the Spark Cinema. A lifelong love of movies, combined with a passion for Weyburn and making the community an even better place to live, made the opportunity particularly meaningful for Laura. “I’ve always loved the movies and the experience of going to the theatre, so having the opportunity to be part of bringing that experience back to Weyburn is incredibly exciting,” said Morrissette. “The Soo Theatre holds a lot of memories for me, both as an employee and as a moviegoer. I’m excited to help create those same kinds of memories for a whole new generation of families in our community.” As General Manager, Morrissette will take a lead role in preparing the

cinema for opening and overseeing its day-to-day operations once the facility welcomes its first moviegoers. “Hiring our first General Manager is a major milestone for the Spark Cinema,” said WTCSC board member, Laila Bader. “Laura understands that this is about more than showing movies. The Spark Cinema has always been about creating something positive for Weyburn, a gathering place for families, young people and the entire community. Her enthusiasm for movies and her passion for Weyburn make her a great fit to help bring that vision to life.” The Board also announced that Corey Morrissette has resigned from his position as a director of the Weyburn The-

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atre Community Service Cooperative due to the conflict of interest created by Laura’s appointment. Throughout the recruitment process, Corey removed himself from all discussions, candidate evaluations and interviews related to the General Manager position. The Board also engaged an independent third party to assist with interviews and help ensure candidates were evaluated through a fair and objective process. Following the completion of that process, the Board selected Laura as the successful candidate. Corey has served on the Cooperative’s Board since the early days of the project and has been an integral part of the effort to bring a movie theatre back to Weyburn. “Corey has given an incredible amount of his time and energy to this project,” said Ryan Janke, President of the board. “From an idea that once seemed like a long shot to a cinema that is now approaching opening day, Corey has been there through it all. We are extremely grateful for his leadership, commitment and the role he has played in helping bring movies back to Weyburn.” With a General Manager now in place, the Cooperative will continue preparations for opening, including operational planning, staffing, training and completing the final steps required to welcome moviegoers. For Laura, those first moviegoers will also represent something of a full-circle moment: from working at the Soo Theatre to leading the Credit Union Spark Cinema, she will now help write the next chapter of movies in Weyburn.

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

What a great visit in Vulcan, one of those towns that is not on a main highway, so you have to travel there for a purpose. I am glad that we took the time to travel there as this was one of towns that I always wanted to visit, mostly because of the Star Trek that this community has associated with. Well we continued south for a way down Highway 23 and we pass through the small hamlet of Kirkcaldy, population of 12, named after the Scottish community of the same name. The settlement was founded back in 1911 when the Canadian Pacific established a stop. A typical farming community, during the Second World War, Kirkcaldy became part of the Royal Canadian Air force and the British Commonwealth by training new pilots for overseas. The next village on the path is the village of Champion, established around 1905 as an early location for settlers looking for good soil to raise their crops and livestock. It is said that the community was named after a prominent Winnipeg banker named Henry Thomson Champion. During the early 1900’s Champion’s population grew due to the discovery of coal with the first mine opening in 1906. However, as coal declined, agriculture became the prominent driver of the community. Champion became known as a Million Bushel Town when in 1915 a million bushels of wheat were shipped. In 1965 when the last coal mine was shut down, there were 58 registered mines in the area. The first female airline pilot and captain, Rosella Bjornson, was

raised in Champion. We carry on east of town and set our sights on the Little Bow Provincial Park. Established in 1954, it is one of the favourite camping spots for the area. Featuring a great white sand beach, large enough to do all the water sports that you want, a great little spot that you can escape to in the summertime and a great area for doing some travelling. Next up on the list is the community of Lomond, population of around 225 people. Named after the famous Loch Lomond, Scotland, it was originally named Brunetta before moving to the new railroad town site. Lomond is mainly an agriculture community with rich farmland on all sides. It was hardest hit by the Great Depression when this particular area was a dust bowl leading to mass depopulation and land bankruptcies. However, by mid-century, Lomond started to rebuild and today there is actually a population increase instead of a decrease. Lomond is noted for its good fishing from the nearby Lake McGregor and the Travers Dam which is part of the Little Bow River system. The community holds an annual fishing derby in February which in this part of the country is quite popular. One interesting piece of history is that there were once 27 small schools that dotted the surrounding area so that the children didn’t have far to walk. This was eventually consolidated down to four. Stay tuned next week as we wander into Brooks, Alberta.

Named after the famous Loch Lomond, Scotland, the toiwn was originally named Brunetta before moving to the new railroad town site. Photo submitted

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Column: The importance of Suicide Prevention Awareness

Submitted by Emma Zieglgansberger September is Suicide Awareness Month. Mental health matters and should be taken more seriously. Many students, individuals, and community citizens deal with the silent struggles behind the eyes everyday. Mental health affects many people who struggle in silence. Some struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, etc. Those are just a few examples that can impact a person’s life and daily living. With September being Suicide Awareness Month, you may not know the struggles one faces when they feel alone. In every community, there are counselling and mental health services to support you. You can take control of your mental well-being by seeking support from your peers, adults, family, and friends. Suicide is a topic that isn’t commonly discussed amongst society, as some feel as though it should be something to keep quiet about. The whole point of Suicide Awareness

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Provincial fire school to bring Saskatchewan firefighters to Weyburn

Andrea Moss, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday More than 175 volunteer firefighters from across Saskatchewan are expected to gather in Weyburn next month for a provincial fire school focused on training and professional develop-

ment. The Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association will host its fall fire school Oct. 23 to 25, offering more than 15 courses covering skills including live-fire operations, auto extrication, vehicle fires, breathing apparatus use, public education and build-

ing inspections. Association president Aaron Buckingham, who also serves as Melville’s fire chief, said the event plays an important role in equipping volunteer firefighters to meet evolving challenges. “Our job is training and education. That’s what the

Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association provides to the volunteer firefighters of Saskatchewan,” Buckingham said. The association hosts two major fire schools each year, rotating locations around the province to improve access for firefighters from different regions.

Wendy Cribiger received a semi-colon tattoo from Ryan Lokken, tattoo artist at Under Your Skin Tattoos, during the semi-colon tattoo fundraiser for the CMHA Weyburn on September 12. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

Games held at Wheatland Senior Centre A number of games were held recently at the Wheatland Senior Centre. During Kaiser on September 8, Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar placed first, and Alice S and Lavine Stepp finished second. Playing canasta on September 8, Kathy Carson placed first, Doreen Knibbs took second, Jean

Reich finished third, Cris Herlick placed fourth and Eveline Porte was fifth. During Hi Low Whist on September 9, Dave Frayn and Brenda Paul placed first, Gladys Lokken and Sharon Eggum took second, and Marjorie Mcleod and George McLeod finished third. During Thursday crib

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on September 3, Marjorie McLeod and Brenda Paul placed first, Dave Frayn and Marlene Szczecinski finished second and Elaine Frasz and Gerry Thompson took third. During shuffleboard held on September 11, Ron Frayn and Mel Schindel

finished first, June Irvine and Elaine Frasz placed second, and WillaMae Donald and Marjorie McLeod took third. Residents can follow the Wheatland Senior Centre on Facebook. They welcome new members to join them for weekly events.

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“We rotate them around so people don’t always have to drive to the same location,” Buckingham said. The upcoming Weyburn event has already seen strong interest from departments across Saskatchewan, with some courses filled and others maintaining waiting lists. “We’re excited that volunteers from across the province want to come and further their education in service to their own communities,” Buckingham said. Participants will receive competency-based training certificates in their chosen disciplines. The courses are designed to build practical skills rather than provide certification training to international standards. Buckingham said firefighter training has evolved considerably during his career. When he first entered the profession, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction were not part of standard firefighter instruction. Today, those topics have been incorporated into the curriculum, reflecting changes in emergency preparedness since

the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. “I believe it to be a direct result of that particular event,” Buckingham said. Earlier this year, Melville hosted a provincial fire school that attracted more than 200 firefighters for hands-on training and education. Buckingham said ongoing learning remains essential for volunteer firefighters, who balance emergency response duties with regular jobs and family commitments. “It’s a large ask of somebody to be a volunteer firefighter because it comes with risks, it comes with missing family events and Christmases. You never know when things are going to happen,” he said. Despite those challenges, Buckingham said Saskatchewan’s volunteer firefighters continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to serving their communities. “I couldn’t be prouder of not just my team, but volunteer firefighters all over the world because they all face the same struggles, the same challenges, the same risks and the same commitment,” he said.

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

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Eagles football team drop game to Cyclones

Submitted The Weyburn Comp School Eagles football team fell for the first time this season to the Central Cyclones in Moose Jaw on September 12. The Eagles made three big mistakes in the first half and the cyclones pounced on the opportunity leading the game 17-0 at the half. The Cyclones came out

gunning in the 2nd half and blew the score open cruising to a 37-0 win handing the WCS Eagles their first loss of the 2026 season and dropping their record to two wins and one loss. The Eagles look to bounce back on Friday September 18 when they head to Yorkton for their annual Friday Night Lights gamein Yorkton at 7p.m.

Volleyball season starts for senior girls teams

Submitted Volleyball season has started for the Weyburn Comprehensive School. The WCS Sr. A Girls Volleyball team kicked off their season at the University of Regina tournament over the September 11 and 12 weekend. The Eagles went 2-1 in their pool play with wins over Ituna and Rosetown and a loss to Tisdale to advance to the Premier division of the tournament. The Eagles moved into the premier re-pool to play Greenall early Saturday morning. The Eagles came away with an exciting win over the Griffins 26-24 and 25 -22. The Eagles went on to win over Montmartre 25-14, 25-16 and Lumsden 25-19, 25-23. Placing first place in the re-pool, the Eagles moved on the quarter final versus Central. The Eagles downed the Cyclones 25-23, 25 -21 to move into a semi final against Vibank. The Eagles lost a back

and forth first set 28-30 and the second set 1725. Moving to the bronze game the Eagles faced a talented Regina Miller team and came up short finishing fourth overall out of 22 teams. Next action for the Sr. A girls volleyball team is Mega Volley in Regina over the September 18 and 19 weekend. The Senior B Girls’ Volleyball Team travelled to Yorkton during the September 11 and 12 weekend to compete in the annual Prep Team Tournament. The WCS girls started off with a win against Swift Current in their first match and a loss to Melville in the second. They went one-and- two in the remaining round robin play with matches against Yorkton Regional, Yorkton Sacred Heart and Canora. They then crossed over to play Swift Current once again. With the ‘win in this final set of games, they placed fifth overall.

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The Weyburn U12 West Country Ravens awarded players of the game on September 5. Pictured, l-r, defence Bohdan Jackiw, offense Declan Graefer, player of the game Bryce Bell and offensivelineman of the game Brayden Mackenzie. Photos submitted

The Weyburn U12 West Country Ravens awarded players of the game on September 12. Pictured, l-r, offensive lineman McGinnis Bruce Barry, play maker of the game Kody Turner, offense Landon Jackson and defense Jake Szczecinski.

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Weyburn U14 Young Fellows Falcons players of the game for September 5 included offensivelineman Rhys Fowler, player of the game Dierks Schneider, offense Judd Vennard, defense Landon Koszman and special teams Connor Metz and Ryker Walliser. Photos submitted

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Sr B Girls Volleyball Athlete of the week Alexis Schaeffer: signed up at volleyball tryouts as a Setter. This past weekend she played the position wonderfully. The team soon needed her to play other positions, almost every other position! Not only did she play each new position well, but without complaint. Sr A Girls Volleyball Athlete of the Week Olivia Gill is a libero for the Sr. A Girls volleyball team. She embraced her new roll with the Sr. Eagles and excelled in the

position this past weekend at the University of Regina tournament. Olivia’s skills and positive attitude are an excellent addition to the Sr. Eagles volleyball team. Football Athlete of the week Cole Payak and Max Vennard, these two players have been key contributors to the success to the start of the season for the football team. Their work on offense, defense and special teams continue to set us up for success as a team. Great job being leaders and taking the game to the next level for their teammates.

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Weyburn U14 Young Fellows Falcons players of the game for September 12 included offensivelineman Raidee McArthur, defense Kai Clark, special teams Judd Vennard, offfense Logan Payak and playmaker Connor Metz.

Wilson/Mryglod take club championship

Submitted The 2026 Sixty-Seven Golf Course Club Championship, hosted at The Weyburn Golf Club, was held on August 30 with 41 golfers across seven divisions participating. The divisions and results are as follows: Juniors up to 13: 1st place went to Ashton Schenk with a score a 93. Juniors 14-18: 1st place went to CJ Williams with a score of 79. Keaton Wal-

ter came in second with a score of 93. Men’s Amateur 1954: first place went to Tyler Mryglod with a score of 72. Marc Henderson came in second with a score of 76 followed by Tyler Hollar in third with an 81. Ladies’ Amateur 1954: first place went to Andrea Wilson with a score of 84, followed by Taylor Gibson in second with a score of 95. Ladies Senior 55+: first

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will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office in Cedoux, SK., and during regular business hours from September 16th, 2026 to October 6th, 2026, at the municipal office, Cedoux, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office or on our website, rmofwellington.ca Dated this 16th day of September, 2026. Michelle Klein, Returning Officer

place went to Terry Creurer with a score of 91, followed closely by Marcie Benson with a score of 92. Men’s Senior 56-69: first Place went to Jim Linnel with a score of 79. Kevin Ripplinger came in second

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will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at R.M. of Tecumseh No. 65 office located at 111 Government Road North, Stoughton, SK. and during regular business hours from September 15th to October 6th, 2026, at R.M. of Tecumseh No. 65 office located at 111 Government Road North, Stoughton, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: R.M. of Tecumseh No. 65 office, 111 Government Road North, Stoughton, SK. Dated this 14th day of September, 2026. Kellee Slimmon, Returning Officer

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 August 25, 2026 and Sept 8, 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 9th day of September 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 17th day of August, 2026. Ronda Heisler Administrator

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Enduro race wraps up season at Estevan Motor Speedway

David Willberg SaskToday.ca The Estevan Motor Speedway (EMS) wrapped up its 2026 season September 12 with the annual fall enduro race. Twenty cars were entered. Dylan Coffey was the winner, as he completed 111 laps in the approximate 90-minute time limit. Tammy Krahn finished second with 108 laps, fol-

lowed by Levi Hirsch (105 laps), Cory Stepp (87) and Grant Dube (79). Coffey also won the award for having the nicest car. Dexter Birnie was the first driver knocked out of the race. The Estevan Motor Speedway is a 3/8-mile high-banked oval dirt track located just outside Estevan, on the Shand Power Station Access Road.

Dylan Coffey, middle, was the fall Enduro winner at the Estevan Motor Speedway.

Photo courtesy of Brad Pierson

Parent-child tournament in Estevan brought fun for junior golfers

SaskToday Seventy-five tandems entered the 43rd annual Parent-Child Golf Tournament at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course on September 13. The tournament uses the Rondeau scoring system, which has a handicap based on age. All of the juniors received a medal and lunch was served following play. There were four four-

year-old golfers in the tournament, with Riggs George claiming first place with a score of 48. Second place went to Rae Hengen with a 57, Joah Fedyk finished third with a 62, and Rhett Smoliak shot a 78 to come in fourth. In the mother-daughter junior division, Maddie Wolensky won with a 43. Second place went to Harper Bakke, who shot

51, while Emma Donovan finished third with a 53. The mother-son junior division winner was Cruz Wheeler with a 47, followed by Riggs George with a 48. Third place went to Theo Truman with a 53. For the fifth year in a row, Lila Donovan finished first in the fatherdaughter junior division with a 45, while Ivy Beat-

ty was second with a 48 and Hayden Friess was third at 49. The final junior division was the father-son, which continues to have the most entries with 19. First place was claimed by Chester Truman with a 40. Rylan Frank finished second with a 43 and Logan Ward was third at 44. The mother-daughter senior division was won by Hunter Istace with a

56. Presley Schachtel finished second with a 72. The father-daughter senior division was won by Mykenna Driedger with a 49, followed by Brae Wolensky and Natalie Currie, shooting a 52 each to tie for second. The father-son senior division had Dylan Kennedy shooting 38 to take first place, which was also the low score for the tournament. Second

place was a tie with Skyler Booker and Braylon Fieber each shooting 41. There was one entry in the mother-son senior division. Jackson Kennedy shot a 51. T h i s y e a r ’s We d nesday morning junior play was well attended, a press release for the tournament said, and the junior golf division looks forward to more fun next season.

David Willberg SaskToday.ca People in the Estevan area gathered September 13 to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of a plane that occurred south of the city. A presentation and speeches were held at the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, followed by the laying of wreaths at a cairn near the crash site south of the city. The plane crash occurred on September 15, 1946. Capt. Craig Bird, a local military historian and the founder of the South East Military Museum, discussed the circumstances that led to the crash, including the establishment of the Royal Air Force’s No. 38 Flying School near Estevan during the Second World War. The school closed in 1944. As for the crash, 20 pilots and one groundcrewman died. Bird told the crowd that it represented one of the largest losses of life on Canadian soil in the history of the air force

to that point. He noted the airmen had survived the Second World War and took a job after the war to help disburse equipment, and died in a “tragic accident that was 100 per cent preventable”. Some of victims received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He added the funeral march that occurred in the city a few days later drew national attention. After Bird was finished, several other speakers addressed the crowd, including Estevan Mayor Tony Sernick, Lt.-Col. Carl MacDonald from 15 Wing Moose Jaw and Major-Padre Linda Tomlinson-Seebach. Wayne Younghusband, the nephew of Flight Officer Henry Cowan, and Diane Primeau, the niece of Flight Lt. Bill Weicker, reflected on the tragedy that killed their family members. While Younghusband was speaking, three framed collections of photos and memorabilia were unveiled. One of them reflects on the crash itself, a second has

the photos of the 21 airmen and the third reflected on the remembrance. (A later story will have more on Younghusband and Primeau’s speeches). Photos of the 21 airmen were displayed elsewhere

in the legion. Once the presentations were finished, the people in attendance travelled to Boundary Dam Reservoir, where wreaths were laid by representatives of 15 Wing Moose Jaw, the City

of Estevan and the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The event was organized by the Together Forever in the Clouds committee, which is comprised of several people

working to preserve the memory of the airmen. A monument, Forever in the Clouds, is now located at Bird’s residence northeast of the city that is one of the sites for the Southeast Military Museum.

Honouring 21 airmen killed south of Estevan in plane crash of 1946

Framed photos of the 21 airmen who died near Estevan in 1946.

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Environmental group warns coal plan could cost SaskPower customers Jon Perez SaskToday.ca Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) officials are warning that taxpayers and SaskPower customers could face billions of dollars in costs if the province extends the life of its coal-fired power plants, as the group prepares to take its legal challenge to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. SES appeared before the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in Saskatoon on September 15, to argue that the joint legal challenge it filed with co-appellants Kiké Dueck, Sherry Olson, Matthew Wiens and the organization Citizens for Public Justice should proceed to a full hearing. The SES is challenging the province’s decision to extend the operation of its coal-fired power plants beyond the federal phase-out deadline of Dec. 31, 2029, adding that the decision could impose a financial burden on Saskatchewan households and businesses and deserves a full judicial review. The provincial government argued an elected government should decide public policy rather than the courts. The government initially estimated that refurbishing SaskPower’s coal-fired power stations would cost $900 million. However, SaskPower later disclosed in rate-review materials that refurbishment costs had increased to approxi-

mately $2.6 billion. Internal SaskPower documents subsequently made public suggest that the total cost of refurbishing and operating the coal fleet could be much higher. The documents indicate approximately $11.4 billion in refurbishment and operating costs, including additional maintenance and fuel expenses through 2050, bringing the projected total to $25.8 billion. SES argued these costs would ultimately be passed on to SaskPower consumers through higher electricity rates, with SaskPower already seeking consecutive 3.9 per cent rate increases for 2026 and 2027. The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel, however, warned that the 2027 increase could be between 5.4 and 6.4 per cent because of the utility’s financial and operational pressures. Internal SaskPower projections cited by SES also suggest that continuing to generate electricity from coal could double electricity rates by 2040. In a media conference on September 14, SES vice-president Margaret Asmuss and board directors Bob Halliday, Elaine Wheaton and Peter Prebble criticized the Saskatchewan government’s decision, citing the economic, environmental and legal implications of continuing to operate the province’s coal-fired power stations.

Asmuss said the province has alternatives to extending coal-fired power and should consider approaches used in other jurisdictions to maintain reliable and affordable electricity, citing Germany and Spain as examples of countries that have expanded renewable energy and encouraging Saskatchewan to learn from international experience. “Across the world, jurisdictions are proving that it is possible to provide electricity reliably and affordably by investing in technologies such as renewable energy and electricity conservation and management,” said Asmuss, who added that independent experts have identified alternative energy sources such as solar and wind. She said that the SES and even SaskPower have identified these alternative energy sources, including demand-side management, energy storage, stronger interprovincial transmission ties and modern grid planning, and also raised concerns about the lack of publicly available information supporting the government’s decision. “We haven’t seen any economics. We haven’t seen an environmental impact assessment. The costs seem to be escalating,” said Asmuss, who called for greater accountability and transparency, adding that the province has not

SaskToday Canadian country music icon Terri Clark takes the stage at Affinity Place this Friday, September 18, with special guest Belle Plaine and there is still time to get your tickets. Before the concert begins, the City of Estevan is kicking off the festivities with a Pre-Concert Patio Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on the forecourt of the Estevan Leisure Centre. The patio party will feature food and refreshments from Merienda, BeaverTails, Sagu Bubble Tea and a patio bar. The forecourt will also include a fall country-themed selfie spot with the support of Redhead Equipment and Estevan Bible Camp. Concert drink tickets will be available for presale on Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the information desk inside the Estevan Leisure Centre. “We wanted the evening to feel like more than coming to Affinity

Place, watching a concert and heading home,” said Jacquelyn MasseyRounds, marketing and communications manager with the City of Estevan. “Between the patio party, local food and drink options and everything happening inside the building, we’re creating an atmosphere where people

can come early, make an evening of it, and enjoy the excitement that comes with bringing a performer like Terri Clark to Estevan.” Doors to the concert open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, patrons can go to www. showpass.com/affinityplace.

Terri Clark concert to bring full evening of fun to Affinity Place

provided sufficient economic or environmental assessments to explain why coal refurbishment is the preferred option. Increased costs Halliday also discussed the economics of SaskPower’s coal refurbishment plans, saying the project’s estimated cost has increased substantially since the government announced its decision in 2025, and added that at least two independent economic analyses have estimated the cost at about $30 billion. “When the Saskatchewan government announced in June of 2025 that it was directing SaskPower to continue operating coal-fired power stations, they estimated the refurbishment cost at $900 million,” said Halliday, who added that the proposed refurbishment is the most expensive option available to SaskPower, according to his assessment. “Of all the future power decision options available to SaskPower, this is by far the most expensive,” Halliday said, warning that the project could double SaskPower’s debt load and threaten its financial stability, with consumers facing significant electricity rate increases. He said renewables and stronger interprovincial

connections could provide reliable power at a lower cost and with less technical risk. Wheaton, a climate scientist who previously worked at the Saskatchewan Research Council, said the government’s decision to continue using coal has environmental and financial consequences, warning that Saskatchewan’s emissions contribute to climate heating and intensify the risks posed by extreme weather. “Burning of fossil fuels is heating the climate,” Wheaton said, adding that Saskatchewan’s per-capita emissions are among the highest in Canada and the world. She said the province has a responsibility to reduce pollution and move toward cleaner energy sources. Wheaton said Saskatchewan’s droughts, wildfires, flooding and intense rainfall have already caused costly damage to agriculture, health and other sectors. She said Prairie droughts alone can cost billions of dollars, while continued coal use could worsen climate-related risks. Battle not yet over Prebble said their fight to stop the Saskatchewan government’s planned extension of its coal-fired power plants is not yet over, arguing that a judicial

review could provide an important tool to scrutinize the government’s decision and its projected costs. He said the proposed refurbishments have not yet taken place, which allows them to challenge the plan before billions of dollars in public money are invested in facilities he believes will eventually be prohibited under federal regulations. “It’s not a losing battle yet. The key consideration for the courts is whether or not, in this case, the coal decision was a reasonable decision or an unreasonable decision,” Prebble said, noting that the government has not yet broken the law because the refurbishments have not occurred. He pointed out the federal regulation requiring conventional coal-fired power stations to close by Jan. 1, 2030. However, this does not apply to the clean coal unit at Estevan but does apply to the province’s other conventional coal-fired power units. Prebble argued that extending their operating lives by at least another 20 years is against federal law, and a judicial review is a mechanism through which courts can determine whether a government or regulatory decision is lawful and reasonable.

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