Weyburn This Week - September 25, 2025

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The annual semi-colon tattoo fundraiser collaboration between CMHA Weyburn and Under Your Skin Tattoos was a huge success once again and very well attended. A total of 108 tattoos were completed, resulting in a donation of $3,240.00 to CMHA Weyburn.

Over the history of this event, Mark Kennedy and Ryan Lokken from Under Your Skin Tattoos have helped raise a total of $22,220 for the CMHA Weyburn branch.

“We are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support,” said Tasha Collins, program director with CMHA Weyburn.

“Their contributions not only help fund vital programs, services, and mental health initiatives,

but they also play a major role in raising awareness about mental health, suicide, and suicide prevention in our community.”

“We all have mental health, and we all face challenges that can affect it. CMHA Weyburn encourages anyone who may be struggling, in crisis, or having thoughts of suicide to reach out for help. You are not alone,” added Collins.

Please don’t hesitate to contact CMHA Weyburn, call or text 9-8-8 (the national suicide crisis helpline), or visit the nearest hospital for immediate support.

For more information on mental health resources and services, feel free to visit their website: weyburn.cmha.ca .

Tattoo artist, Ryan Lokken, applied ink to the arm of Megan Stroeder during the semicolon tattoo fundraiser for CMHA Weyburn on September 20.
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The Soo Line Cruisers showed off their vehicles and waved to residents and spectators at the Weyburn Special Care Home on September 21.
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COMMUNITY

Card games held at Weyburn Wheatland Senior Centre

Several card games were held at the Weyburn Wheatland Centre recently.

In Spades on September 8, Marg Schultz placed first, Gladys Lokken won second and Stan Hubick finished third.

In Kaiser on September 9, Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar won first, Blake Johnson and Rose Levesque placed second and Kim Bent and Melba Bent placed third.

In Canasta on September 10, Shirley Cherpin won first, Marg Warnke placed second, Bev Locken took third, Jean Knibbs came in fourth, Emily Zyla placed fifth, and Elaine Frasz placed sixth.

During Hi-Low Whist on September 10, Ruth Boren and Willa Mae Donald won first, and Dave Frayn and Brenda Paul placed second.

In Thursday Crib on September 11, Kim Bent and Kathy Jacob won first, Trina Maas and Marlene Szczecinski placed second, Fran Long and

Stan Hubick finished third, and Shirley Hubbs and Chris Carter finished fourth.

During the Cribbage tournament held on September 13, Rose Levesque and Marlene Szczecinski placed first, Joni McNaughton and Mildred Sandiford finished second and Warren Evans and Laurie Evans placed third.

There were 10 tables with six new players, including two people from Wolfpoint, Montana. The next tournament will take place place on October 18, 2025.

In Spades on September 15, Erskine Sandiford placed first, Marg Schultz won second and Stan Hubick finished third.

During Kaiser on September 16, Marg Schultz and Fay Johnson won first, Ruth Boren and Elaine Frasz placed second and Alice Scharnatta and Lavine Stepp placed third.

In Canasta on September 17, Eveline Porte won first, Kathy Carson placed

VILLAGE OF OSAGE FOR SALE BY TENDER

Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Village of Osage offers for sale the following property

Property Description:

Property # 1 - Lots 16-17 Block 3, Plan 61271

Parcel size 100 feet X 120 feet

Property # 2 - Parcel G Plan 101300320

Parcel size 100 feet X 120 feet

House - 1920 - 1 ½ storey, 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Water - Village supplied Sewer - Mound Power and Natural Gas - disconnected House is sold as is where is

For more information on this property please email: rm96admin@sasktel.net

A tender must be submitted by mail marked “Property Tender” addressed to the: Village of Osage PO Box 130, 48 Main St Fillmore SK S0G 1N0 Or by email to: rm96admin@sasktel.net

Tenders must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2025.

A certified cheque to the municipality for 10% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender Tenders submitted without certified funds will not be considered.

Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. The deposit will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the agreement for sale within the required time

All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price.

Dated the 25th day of September, 2025.

Vernna Wiggins Administrator

Ministerial Message: Are You Ready?

Submitted by Cam Weber Weyburn Ministerial

With what has been happening lately with Charlie Kirk in the US, and now right here in Weyburn with the shooting of the one lady, when they were just traveling into Weyburn minding their own business has got me to thinking. What if that had been me? Would I be ready for death to go into eternity?

I was thinking about this as I was going about my day. In one business I was in we got to talking about the shootings and how sudden it was, and I asked them, if that were to happen to them would they be ready to die, go into eternity, the person thought about it for a bit and than said no, they would not be ready, they had things to do before they died. Thought about it a bit more and said, maybe they should do those things sooner than later be-

cause of the world we live in today. They looked at me and asked how about you? Because I had been thinking about it, I responded right away, yes, I think I would be ready, because I prepared years ago when I asked Jesus into my heart and have been following him for 56 years. The way has not always been easy or enjoyable but it has been peaceful, because I knew deep down, if I were killed or died suddenly, I would go to heaven, because of what Jesus had done for me, taking God’s wrath against my sin, for me, on Calvary’s cross so I could have this peace in my life.

The Bible says Romans 3:10 “As it is written, there is none righteous no, not one.” Rom. 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” But the Apostle Paul goes on to tell us how we can be prepared if we die. Rom. 5:8 “But God com-

mendeth, his love towards us, in that, while we were sinners Christ, died for us.”

Jesus knew we would sin because we live in a fallen world just look around you in the world today. Paul continues on in Rom. 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Because God knew we would sin (do bad and hateful-hurtful things) he made a way that we could be forgiven and become children of God, because Jesus paid the price for our sins by dying on Calvary, in our stead. How do I access this gift of God’s forgiveness so I can be ready should I die suddenly, or be killed by someone or something.

Again, Paul says Rom. 10:9,10 “That if thou shalt confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Yet again he confirms this in Rom.

10:13

“For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

This is Pastor Cameron Weber asking if you were shot, had an accident, heart attack, or just died suddenly, unexpectedly would you be ready? Or are there things you need to do before you die? Things like asking God, family, friends or anyone else for forgiveness and make things right, so you are prepared if something happens. Life is too short to hold unforgiveness, grudges etc., do your part to make things right, but most of all be sure you have made things right with God. Confess your sins, ask his forgiveness, and turn from your sins for God has already done his part. I will conclude with a scripture stating that we can know we are right with God, and are prepared to go into eternity. 1 John 5:13 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.”

Classic cars were on display during a swap meet held by the Soo Line Cruisers at the Exhibition Grounds on September 20.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
second, Sherrill Taylor placed third, Betty Herlick won fourth, Sheila Wendel took fifth and
Joni McNaughton came in sixth. In Thursday Crib on September 18, Garth
White and Dave Frayn won first, Don Peterson and Heather Carter placed second, Stan Hubick and
Sheila Greiner finished third, and Ruth Boren and Garnet Bartlett finished fourth.
Fynn stirred sugar and flour into a bowl of apples to make his own personal size apple crisp during a Junior Chef program at the Weyburn Public Library on September 16.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review

EDITORIAL

Submitted by Roslyn Kunin

Here’s a true story. It happens to come from my family a few generations back, but you’ll find no shortage of similar tales across Canada.

Two brothers arrive from Eastern Europe. They don’t speak a word of English and have $10 between them. They struggle, they hustle, and eventually scrape together a small business. It lasts a couple of years—then it folds.

“What are we going to do?” one brother moans.

“Well,” replies the other, “the $10 we had when we started, we still have. Now we know the language. Let’s start another one.”

They did. And that business not only survived—it flourished. Today, it has outlets across North America.

I share that story now because countless small businesses in Canada are staring down the barrel of failure—not due to bad products, poor management or market saturation—but thanks to yet another arbitrary, ill-conceived trade move by the United States.

This time, it’s the axing of the de minimis rule—a U.S. policy that allowed low-value imports (under US$800) from countries like Canada to enter duty-free and without complicated customs paperwork, as long as there was only one parcel per person per day.

Why did Donald Trump eliminate this? Hard to say. These are tiny shipments, filling

consumer niches, not upending global supply chains. Cracking down on them won’t make American manufacturing great again. But it will make things messier.

Maybe he’s hoping for a bit more in tax revenue. If so, he should think again. These duties will be microscopic. And the cost of collecting them? Not so small. Bureaucracy doesn’t come cheap—especially not the kind that involves paperwork for every knick-knack crossing the border.

Here’s the timeless rule politicians always seem to forget: you get less of what you tax. Pile duties and documentation on small shipments and—shocker—there will be fewer of them. Canadian businesses are already seeing it happen. That’s a problem. Small businesses and selfemployment are pillars of Canada’s economy. And in this age of supply-chain chaos and tariff roulette, they’re more important than ever.

Many of these businesses—artisans, specialty food producers, independent retailers—found a niche selling to individual U.S. customers under the old de minimis exemption. They’re not shipping by the truckload. But with the internet as their storefront, they carved out loyal customer bases and a modest, meaningful livelihood.

Now? Higher prices. Heavier paperwork. Shrinking margins. Vanishing viability.

So what are these entrepreneurs to do?

Fortunately, entrepreneurs are a special

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breed. They don’t give up easily. They pivot. They push forward. They find the next opening. Can they boost Canadian sales? Tap into Australia or Britain, where customs are friendlier and language isn’t a barrier? Reinvent themselves with a new product or service entirely?

It’s said the only one who enjoys change is a wet baby. But ready or not, change is here— and it’s not even our doing.

Trump’s decision to kill the de minimis exemption was a gut punch to Canadian microexporters. It created costs and red tape that many small firms simply can’t absorb. While Ottawa has backed away from its own selfdefeating tariffs, that won’t fix the damage already done.

If Canada wants to support its entrepreneurs, it needs to do more than clean up its own mess. It must help small businesses reach new markets, simplify export logistics, and build a trade system that doesn’t collapse every time Washington sneezes.

Because when global trade rules break down, it’s not the multinationals that suffer. It’s the little guys. And in Canada, they’re the backbone of everything.

Dr. Roslyn Kunin is a respected Canadian economist known for her extensive work in economic forecasting, public policy, and labour market analysis.

The Government of Saskatchewan is celebrating National Forest Week 2025 under the theme “Roots of Resilience: From Seed to Canopy.” This special week, celebrated from September 22 to 26, highlights the resilience and sustainability of Saskatchewan’s forests, which cover more than half of the province’s land and serve as a vital cornerstone of our rural and northern economies.

“Forest Week is a great time to remember the many ways that our forestry industry contributes to our quality of life,” Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young said. “Our forestry sector has a great story to tell and is an important part of the province’s Growth Plan. The week’s theme speaks to Saskatchewan’s vibrant, renewable forest itself, as well as the many hardworking people who have dedicated their careers to its long-term health and sustainability.”

The forest sector is the second-largest industry in northern Saskatchewan, creating thousands of jobs and bolstering local communities. Six large forest products mills

produce lumber, oriented strand board, and pulp. In addition, more than 140 smaller businesses produce a variety of primary and secondary products. Indigenous workers constitute roughly 29 per cent of forestry employment, the highest percentage in any province. Additionally, 32 per cent of the timber is allocated to Indigenous businesses, the highest in Canada. Overall, the industry promotes inclusive growth and contributes to the strengthening of the economy.

“Forestry is vital to our northern communities and to Saskatchewan’s future,” Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. “Forest Week is an important reminder of the role forests play in our province and the need to manage them responsibly for future generations.”

As we celebrate National Forest Week 2025, Saskatchewan recognizes the resilience of our forests and the people who depend on them. By working together to manage these resources responsibly, we can ensure our forest sector continues to grow for generations to come.

Weyburn Red Wings, Broncos & Bombers

all sit at 2-0 after

opening games

Benny Walchuk SaskToday.ca

The Weyburn Red Wings struck three times on the power play and completed a sweep of their season-opening home-andhome with Yorkton, downing the Terriers 6-2 on Saturday.

Drew Molde scored twice to lead the charge, while Josh Adlys, Turner McIntyre, Roan Burgess, and Carter Bergen also tallied. Yorkton native Preston Patenaude made 35 saves for his first career SJHL victory.

Gabrielle Courchesne notched his third goal of the year for the Terriers, with veteran forward Vinay Junek adding the other.

Terriers starter Callum Creig turned aside 19 of 23 shots before giving way to Alexandro Montoya, who allowed two goals on 11 attempts in relief.

Weyburn played against Humboldt on Tuesday night. They will face their Highway 30 rivals, the Estevan Bruins, in a home-

and-home series next weekend.

OTHER GAMES

- The Estevan Bruins earned a measure of payback from Friday’s loss in Melville, skating to a 5-3 victory over the Millionaires in their home opener Saturday night at Affinity Place.

- In Kindersley, Anthony Campbell scored twice and Gavin Granger put up five points as the Battlefords North Stars doubled up the Klippers 6-3.

- The Flin Flon Bombers moved to 2-0 with a convincing 5-1 victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves, led by Ryder Mucha’s two goals.

- Owen Parks scored the first goal in Warman Wolverines franchise history, but Humboldt spoiled the occasion with a 3-1 win.

Broncos goaltender Charlie Tritt continued his stellar start, making 33 saves and allowing just one goal on 64 shots through his first two games.

Local powerlifting athletes compete in provincial championship

The Olympia In Depth Powerlifting team had 11 athletes from Weyburn attend the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Provincial Championships in Moose Jaw, from September 13-14.

Ryan Fowler, Heidi Fowler, Shauna Hammer, and Franki Nault also attended as coaches.

Natalie Butz competed in the 84kg Junior equipped powerlifting event with the following results squat 175 kg, bench 110 kg and deadlift 145 kg for a total

of 430 kg.

Kristin Balog competed in the 84+kg Master 1 classic powerlifting category with the following results: squat 140 kg, bench 70 kg and deadlift 150 kg for a total of 360 kg.

Marnel Spencer competed in the 47kg Master 3 classic powerlifting category with the following results: squat 89 kg, bench 50 kg and deadlift 120 kg for a total of 259 kg.

She set provincial and national records on her

squat, deadlift and Total.

Joselene Keating competed in the 84kg Master 2 classic powerlifting category with the following results: squat 115 kg, bench 80 kg and deadlift 130 kg for a total of 325 kg.

Sarah Bowler competed in the 63kg Master 1 classic powerlifting event with the following results: squat 77.5 kg, bench 42.5 kg and deadlift 90 kg for a total of 210 kg.

Elle Richards competed in the 76kg Youth 3 clas-

sic powerlifting event with the following results: squat 87.5 kg, bench 46 kg and deadlift 100 kg for a total of 233.5 kg.

Elle set provincial and national records on all of her lifts and total.

Rhys Fowler competed in the 66kg Youth 3 classic powerlifting event with the following results: squat 80.5 kg, bench 50 kg and deadlift 103 kg for a total of 233.5 kg.

Hudson Fowler competed in the 105kg Youth 2

classic powerlifting event with the following results: squat 47.5 kg, bench 45 kg and deadlift 75 kg for a total of 167.5 kg.

Hudson set provincial records on all of his lifts and total.

Kade Satre competed in the 83kg Sub-Junior classic powerlifting event with the following results: squat 125 kg, bench 77.5 kg and deadlift 152.5 kg for a total of 355 kg.

Charlene Cossar competed in the 76kg Open classic powerlifting event with the following results: squat 140 kg, bench 75 kg and deadlift 165 kg for a total of 380 kg.

The team had great results, with many hitting personal bests.

Dina Hack competed in the 63kg Open classic powerlifting event with the following results: squat 95 kg, bench 47.5 kg and deadlift 120 kg for a total of 262.5 kg.

Murray Benson scored an ace on hole #13 during the club championship held on September 21 at the Weyburn Golf Course.

Weyburn Red Wings alumni players, Connor Burk, Aidan Mohan, Luke Schraeder, with Wyatt Lacoste participated in a red and white game on September 12.
The Olympia In Depth Powerlifting team had 11 athletes from Weyburn attend the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Provincial Championships. Courtesy of Charlene Cossar

Weyburn Golf Course holds club championship

Club

The Club Championship for the Weyburn Golf Club was held on Sunday, September 21 with 35 golfers attending. The winners were: Ladies’ division - Nichol

There was an exciting hole-in-one when Murray Benson ended his round with an ace on hole #13!

Thomson 103; Men’s division - Tyler Mryglod 68; Senior Ladies’ division - Calinda Charlton 90; Senior Men’s divisionBarclay Charlton 77; U19 division - Parker Knoll 81; U17 division - Keaton Walter 83; U15 division - Drew Forseth 80.

In the WCG Men’s donation photo in the September 18 issue of Weyburn This Week, Terry Chapelsky’s name was spelled incorrectly. We apologize for this error.

Ladies’
Champion, Nichol Thomson, and Men’s Club Champion, Tyler Mryglod, with WGC general manager, Krystle Fedoretz.
U19 Club Champion, Parker Knoll.
U15 Club Champion, Drew Forseth.
Senior Ladies’ Club Champion, Calinda Charlton.
Senior Men’s Club Champion, Barklay Charlton.
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during a Lock Up arm wrestling event

won first place in the category.

Local athletes competed at Lock Up arm wrestling tournament in Weyburn

A lockup arm wrestling tournament was held at the Royal Canadian Legion on September 20. The match of the day was Brandon Olafson and Jayden Dayman Men’s Right Arm 100+kg.

Results as follows:

Girls Under 5 Left Arm: Lena Belle Dean won first, Blakely Wilson took second, and Brylee Wilson finished third.

Girls Under 5 Right Arm: Blakely Wilson won first, Lena Belle Dean took second and Brylee Wilson finished third.

Girls Under 10 Left Arm : Bria Wilson won first, Rosealeah Cherwinski took second and Alaynnah Cherwinski placed third. Girls Under 10 Right Arm: Bria Wilson won first, Rosealeah Cherwinski took second and Alaynnah Cherwinski finished in third.

Girls 10 and up Left Arm : Lexi Walkom won first, Sam Irvine took second and Hailey Walkom placed third.

Girls 10 and up Right Arm : Lexi Walkom won first, Sam Irvine took second and Hailey Walkom placed third.

Youth Mixed Left Arm: Kody Tucker won first, Robert Shatkowski placed second, Lexi Walkom took third and Bentley Wilson finished fourth.

Youth Mixed Right Arm: Zion Siwale won first, Kody Tucker took second, Lexi Walkom placed third, Robert Shatkowski won fourth and Bentley Wilson took fifth.

Women’s Right Arm and Left Arm 70kg: Desiree Da Silva won first and Jessica Drake took second.

Women’s Right Arm 70+kg: Lexi Walkom won first, Brittany Westman took second, Monica Oeschger took third, Jessie Wilson placed fourth, Cathleen Gould won fifth, and Heather Cromarty finished sixth. Women’s Left Arm 70+kg: Jessie Wil -

son won first, Brittany Westman placed second, Lexi Walkom took third, Monica Oeschger placed fourth, Heather Cromarty took fifth, and Cathleen Gould finished sixth.

Men’s Right Arm

70kg: Michael Gass won first, Dennis Vallier placed second, Zion Siwale took third and Darren Cherwinski placed fourth. Men’s Left Arm

70kg: Michael Gass won first, Dennis Vallier took second and Darren Cherwinkski placed third.

Men’s Right Arm

80kg: Zack Drake won first, Michael Gass took second, and Dennis Vallier placed third. Men’s Left Arm 80kg: Zack Drake won first and Michael Gass finished second.

Men’s Right Arm

90kg: Andrii Belinsky won first, Zack Drake took second, Dylan Arcand placed third, Nathan Muir took fourth, Brandt Schick placed fifth and Michael Gass finished

sixth.

Men’s Left Arm

90kg: Nathan Muir won first, Dylan Arcand won second and Brandt Schick placed third.

Men’s Right Arm

100kg: Luke Levorson won first, Nathan Muir took second, Noa Kolonjai placed third, Brandt Schick finished fourth, Andrii Belinsky placed fifth and Bryan Tucker took sixth.

Men’s Left Arm 100kg: Luke Levorson won first, Nathan Muir took second, Brandt Schick placed third and Bryan Tucker took fourth. Men’s Right Arm

100+kg: Brad Provick won first, Nathan Muir placed second, Noa Kolonjai won third, and Christopher Robinson placed fifth Luke Levorson.

Men’s Left Arm 100+kg: Brad Provick won first, Christopher Robinson placed second, Jayden Dayman finished third, Nathan Muir won fourth and Greg Cromarty placed fifth.

WCS senior boys compete in Brandon

The WCS Senior Boys Volleyball team travelled to Brandon, Manitoba on September 19/ and 20 to compete in the Brandon Bobcats High-School tournament.

In the first game of the round robin, Weyburn played Goose Bay and split the match, losing the first set 22-25 and then winning the second set 25-22.

They played Vincent Massey JV in the second match and beat them two straight, 25-19 and 25-19.

In their final game of round robin play, the Eagles faced off against

Neepawa and beat them 25-18 and 26-24, which put them first in their pool. In the crossover game, Weyburn played Cartwright and beat them 25-19 and 25-15, which landed them top eight out of 24 teams.

In the quarter final on Saturday morning, the Eagles played Dauphin. They won the first game 25-20, and then lost the second 24-26, and the third game 12-15.

In the last game of the day, Weyburn played Elton and lost in two games, 18-25 and 19-25.

Weyburn powerlifters attend World tourney

Submitted by

Charlene Cossar

Weyburn’s Olympia In Depth Powerlifting team had three athletes attend the IPF Junior and Sub-Junior World Championships in Costa Rica, held from August 25 to September 5.

Ryan Fowler from Olympia also attended as Team Canada Head Coach.

Calla Hrynewich competed in the 63 kg equipped powerlifting division, in the sub-junior class. Her results included: squat 157.5 kg, bench 95 kg, and deadlift 140 kg for a total of 392.5 kg.

Calla placed seventh overall and hit personal bests, as well as setting new provincial records in all her lifts and total. She also set national records in the squat, bench press, and total.

In the classic powerlifting 63 kg sub-junior

class, Calla’s results were squat 112.5 kg, bench 62.5 kg, and deadlift 120 kg for total of 295 kg. She placed 13th overall and hit personal bests in all her lifts.

Avryelle Molnar competed in the classic powerlifting 63 kg sub-junior class, with the following results: squat 100 kg, bench 55 kg, and deadlift 120 kg for a total of 275 kg.

She placed 14th overall and hit personal bests in all her lifts.

Chelsea MacNeill competed in the classic powerlifting 57 kg subjunior class, with the following results squat: 82.5 kg, bench 62.5 kg and deadlift 107.5 kg for a total of 252.5 kg.

She placed 11th overall, hit personal bests in all her lifts, and set a Provincial Record in the bench press.

Senior Girls volleyball host tournament

The WCS Sr. A Girls Volleyball team hosted their home tournament this past weekend with nine teams attending.

The Sr. Eagles had a successful weekend going 4-1 over the tournament. The Eagles placed first in their pool to advancing to playoffs. The Eagles lost in the semi final and moved to the third place game to face Moose Jaw Peacock. The Eagles won the matchup in three sets over the Toilers.

Taking home the tournament championship was the Swift Current Ardens who went undefeated over the weekend.

Kody Tucker and Zion Siwale competed in the youth mixed category, using right arms,
held at the Weyburn Legion on September 20. Siwale
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review

Elford Ranch named nominee for Environmental Stewardship

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Mark and Karin Elford, a ranching couple from the Kildeer district in southern Saskatchewan, care for more than 5,000 acres of this ecosystem. They were recently named as a regional nominee for the Environmental Stewardship Award, which recognizes Canadian beef cattle producers from each province who demonstrate exceptional commitment to environmental conservation and sustain-

able farming practices.

Mark has been ranching in southern Saskatchewan for his entire life, and the number one priority on the Elford ranch is to develop a sustainable ranching operation. The Elfords were nominated due to their

proper management of native rangeland resources, protecting riparian areas for water quality and conservation of wildlife habitat for many endangered species. Native rangelands are an essential resource for raising their cattle, as cattle graze these lands in the warmer months. To ensure a sustainable future for their ranch and livestock, Mark suggests his number one rule of grazing is to properly use grass, “or you’ll pay the price for years to come.”

Cattle are moved through a rotational grazing system that gives native grasses time to recover and supports long-term biodiversity. Early in the season, the herd grazes tame grass species to allow native grasses time to grow and strengthen before being grazed. Some pastures are rested for up to 22 months to protect the land from overgrazing.

To maintain water quality and wildlife habitat,

the Elfords have fenced 4.5 miles of riparian areas along the West Poplar River, keeping cattle out during sensitive times of the year. They’ve also improved water access across their rangeland, helping cattle spread out more evenly and reducing pressure on any one pasture. In addition, they’ve partnered with Birds Canada to monitor biodiversity and assess the ecological health of their native grasslands.

Mark has a great interest in understanding how to adapt their practices to manage the soil ecosystems on their ranch. He focuses on how to further enhance the presence of soil microorganisms like mycorrhizal fungi to strengthen native plant root systems. In turn, their pastures become more resilient to the drought conditions they face so frequently.

Each year, the provincial Environmental Stewardship Award nominees

vie for the national award, which is a partnership initiative between the Canadian Cattle Association, Birds Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. This fall, the Elford’s and six other provincial nominee families will compete to be named the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient.

While this long-standing award has been presented for more than 26 years, recently there is growing recognition of the positive role of raising beef cattle by Canadians. A nationally representative survey found that 80 per cent of Saskatchewan residents agree that beef is an environmentally friendly option, a seven per cent rise since 2023. For the Elfords, caring deeply about native rangelands, water resources, endangered wildlife species, and the cattle they raise is just the right thing to do.

Mark and Karin Elford, a ranching couple from the Kildeer district in southern Saskatchewan, care for more than 5,000 acres of this ecosystem.

Harvest is now 58 per cent complete in the southeast, which is up eight per cent from last week according to the weekly crop report for the period of September 8 to 15.

However, rain in the region is causing some harvest delays and producers are concerned it will result in downgrading of the unharvested crops that remain. Harvest progress is still behind the five-year average of 76 per cent and 10-year average of 72 per cent.

Harvest is complete for winter wheat and fall rye, with lentil and field pea crops almost wrapped up. Barley and durum lead spring-seeded cereal harvest progress with 77 per cent and 71 per cent, respectively.

Oats follow closely behind as 64 per cent of these acres have been harvested. For other spring cereals, 63 per cent of spring wheat has been harvested, along with 20 per cent of canary seed. Triticale is 70 per cent harvested. Mustard is currently 37 per

cent harvested, which leads oilseed crops. Canola and flax follow at 28 per cent and five per cent harvested, respectively. Additionally, chickpea is 42 per cent harvested and soybeans are 20 per cent.

Pea grades are split between 1 Canada (CAN) at 52 per cent and 2 CAN at 48 per cent. Similarly, lentil grades are mostly split between 1 CAN at 48 per cent and 2 CAN at 46 per cent with six per cent at 3 CAN. Durum grade quality is reported at 56 per cent 1 Canada Western (CW), 28 per cent 2 CW, 13 per cent 3 CW and three per cent grading as other. Quality for barley is reported at 22 per cent malt, 71 per cent 1 CW and seven per cent 2 CW per sample. There was a significant amount of rainfall in certain areas during this reporting period. The Kipling area received the most rainfall in the province with 100 millimetres (mm). The Lampman area got 85 mm of rain, while the Churchbridge area received 78 mm. Other areas that re -

ceived significant rainfall included the Griffin area with 77 mm and the Glenavon area at 75 mm.

The rainfall improved topsoil moisture conditions, which were drying out prior to the rains. Cropland topsoil moisture is now 15 per cent surplus, 70 per cent adequate, 12 per cent short and three per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is 11 per cent surplus, 68 per cent adequate, 16 per cent short and five per cent very short. Finally, pasture topsoil moisture is nine per cent surplus, 69 per cent adequate, 17 per cent short and five per cent very short.

Wind and localized flooding were the main sources of crop damage this past week, but most damage is considered minor. There was also some minor damage reported due to frost, hail, wildlife and waterfowl. Producers are baling straw and post-harvest harrowing. Once fields dry out, they will be busy harvesting their remaining crops.

Harvest is complete for winter wheat and fall rye for southeast producers, with lentil and field pea crops almost wrapped up.

Canola recovery from Chinese tariffs may take years

Miranda Leybourne Glacier Farm Media

It could be years before Canadian canola totally recovers from the ongoing trade disruption from China, Canada’s largest farm lender warns.

J.P. Gervais, executive vice-president of strategy and chief economist

at Farm Credit Canada, is looking at the fallout of other recent times that a country has gotten on China’s bad side, tradewise. That precedent suggests farmers should buckle up for a lengthy adjustment period, he said during a late-August webinar hosted by law firm MLT Aikens.

“It took Australia five years to navigate their way out of the trade disruptions that they had, (and) China took us three years the previous time around,” Gervais said.

Australia saw its trade with China —its largest trade partner —plummet earlier this decade following an Australian call

for investigation into the origins of COVID-19.

Barley was among the most publicized of those trade disruptions, although China also slapped tariffs and other trade barriers on items ranging from coal, copper and timber to wine, cotton, lobster and some meat from terrestrial livestock. As a result of the 80.5 per cent barley tariff, flow of the grain dropped from equivalent to about C$1.32-billion a year to a trickle.

Most of those antitrade measures, including the barley tariffs, only let off in 2023, following a change in government in Australia. Tariffs on wine only lifted last spring, and its ban on lobster lasted until December 2024.

Canadian farmers, meanwhile, well remember their own hits with canola in 2019, after China suspended licenses for two major companies: Richardson International and Viterra.

Market waves

The most recent Canadian example, where China imposed a 75.8 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed, predictably tanked the market in mid-August.

The tariff — an interim rate coming out of China’s anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola, announced last fall — initially saw ICE canola futures freefall by the daily limit $45 a tonne before seeing some recovery.

By the end of the following week, Aug. 21, analysts noted further bounce back, although Canadian prices were still feeling the hit.

November futures posted gained back $8.80 a tonne during that week, closing at $663.30 per tonne. The following

week though, American soyoil markets hit headwinds thanks to their own rocky business roads with China, dragging once again on canola futures.

After the rally, Glacier FarmMedia markets

columnist Glen Hallick had pointed to price-bolstering developments in the U.S. biofuel market, where soybean oil prices

had surged following an Environmental Protection Agency announcement. The EPA granted exemptions from the Renewable Fuels Standard to 63 small refineries, plus 77 partial approvals. That created positive spillover into canola prices, Hallick noted. Gervais echoed that rationale.

Early September harvest operations on the Leguee family farm west of Fillmore.

Be safe this harvest season: SaskPower

SaskToday

Harvest is underway in Saskatchewan and SaskPower is reminding farmers to make safety their priority when working this fall.

“We understand that farmers are very busy this time of year, but safety should still be top of mind when working in the fields,” said Nidal Dabghi, director of Safety at SaskPower. “Preparation and attentiveness are key to a safe harvest. Slow down, take the time you need, and stay alert.”

There have been 219 farm-related line contacts

this year to date, representing a 17 per cent increase over the same period last year.

SaskPower strongly urges farmers to take the proper steps when working near power lines, including:

• Plan a route with the Look Up and Live Map on saskpower.com.

• Take regular breaks during harvest to avoid fatigue and to stay alert.

• Have a spotter on the ground when working near power lines. Retract or lower equipment when moving to another field.

Photo courtesy Sarah Leguee
swing at the Leguee farm near Fillmore.
Photo courtesy Sarah Leguee

Flat Out Food TV series will showcase Estevan’s Old Stone Inn

David Willberg SaskToday.ca

Laurie Wall’s culinary skills, her commitment to local vendors and her passion for her new business have earned her a place on a well-known Saskatchewan television food show.

Wall and the Old Stone Inn bed and breakfast will be showcased during the upcoming season of the Flat Out Food series on CityTV. Flat Out Food host Jenn Sharp and a camera and production crew were at the Old Stone Inn from September 9-11 to film her appearance.

Wall traced this opportunity to be on Flat Out Food to a few years ago, when Sharp asked Wall to be involved with her book Flat Out Delicious, back when Wall had a business, Wallnuts Expressive Catering in Regina.

“After that, the series started, and we’ve been in touch through the years,” Wall said in an interview with SaskToday. “Then she started following me on Facebook and heard how I was supporting local farmers and producers and makers in this region, and she just became interested in what I was doing ... and brought the crew down.”

The Old Stone Inn opened earlier this year. As a bed and breakfast, it has three rooms available for rent, but the building has also been used for community events, social gatherings,

weddings and more.

The stone building is one of the oldest structures in Estevan. It was constructed in the early 20th century and has served as the site for churches and businesses.

Sharp and a crew of about 10 people arrived in Estevan Sept. 9. Wall said they took over the inn and the area around it, and she marvelled at the production on and off the set. The episode was filmed the following day and they left Estevan September 11.

The three rooms were booked at the inn, and crew members also stayed at a local hotel.

“What an absolutely amazing group of people they have who work on the production, so supportive and lovely. I was really pleased to be a part of it,” said Wall.

The crew was really patient and knowledgeable, and Wall said it shows in the level of production she has seen in the episodes.

“You’d swear you’re watching a Hollywood, bigbudget film when you see those episodes, and they do an absolutely fabulous job of what they’re doing. I can see why it’s in a sixth season and why it’s continued to be successful, and it really is promoting Saskatchewan,” said Wall.

Each episode features a different ingredient that is commonly grown around the province; the item for Wall’s episode is sage. All

of the foods she served to the crew for a meal Sept. 10 contained the herb, including the dessert and the tea.

She prepared a pork belly, which she thought went well with sage, saying some things naturally work well together. Lamb also had orange zest with sage. Apples and pears were part of the meal, and the cake for dessert had lemon and sage.

An Aboriginal elder and his two sons came to Estevan that day to talk about the importance of sage in ceremonies and how it’s used in their culture for the episode. Wall said the episode will also feature a woman who is growing sage as part of her line of herb products.

“There is usually a cultural significance in the episode,” said Wall. “There is the grower or producer, and then there a chef that brings it all together and creates a nice table dinner using the ingredient as well. My part was that.

“But I did feel that they did really want to learn about what I’m doing here in Estevan, about how I’m trying to bring attention and awareness to this neck of the woods, so they allowed me to talk about that, they allowed me to talk about the different producers and growers in this area, and then to showcase what they’re doing.”

The people involved with Flat Out Food really supported the community, she said. They went to a

few different restaurants in the area and spent money elsewhere in the city. Wall has created a tour of the Estevan area for her guests and she took Sharp on the tour, including the land Wall’s mother owns in the Souris River Valley outside of Estevan.

Wall has tried to showcase local food since the inn opened. One of the things that she believes attracted Sharp’s attention was the producers’ dinner that Wall had at the end of August, in which Wall invited 15 people for a free meal. Each guest had to bring an ingredient.

“Then I fabricated a

beautiful six or seven-course dinner and invited them just to come and celebrate what they’re doing here in the community. I was able to meet a lot of really lovely people, with some home growers and some commercial growers as well as producers,” said Wall.

The next night was a dinner in which she recreated the same meal for people who purchased a ticket.

“It was nice to be able to talk about those people and bring attention to this area as well as growers and producers.”

Originally from the Alameda area, Wall grew up on a farm 10 kilometres

north of the town. She isn’t the first person from Alameda to be spotlighted on the series; earlier this year, Marilyn Simons was on the season premiere of Flat Out Food thanks to her use of preserves. Wall noted she spoke with Simons about the people involved and what to expect, and noted she has used some of Simons products. Wall is looking forward to seeing the episode and plans to have a watch party when it debuts. Not only will it be a chance to watch it with some invited guests, but she wants to bring attention to and celebrate the local growers and producers.

Elson says it is ‘truly an honour’ to be named Bruins’ captain

David Willberg SaskToday.ca

Rorey Elson has another reason to be excited for the start of the SJHL season.

Elson is in his second season with the Black and Gold, and is one of just six returning players from last year’s team.

“It was just truly an honour. I don’t really

The 20-year-old forward from Chatam, Ont., was named the Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins’ captain on September 19. Rylan Williams, Ewan Rennie and Ethan Andrews will be the alternate captains.

have words to express the amount of excitement that I have just to lead the boys, especially in such a great city,” he said in an interview with SaskToday.

Adding to the significance is that the leadership team was selected by Elson’s teammates.

“The coaches, they have been helping me out with it, just which way we want to lead the boys, but obviously when it comes from your teammates, you know that they really want you to be their leader,” said Elson.

The three alternate captains are all 20 year olds and are really good guys, he said.

Elson vows he is going to take what he has learned from leaders in the past, dating back to his days in junior B. He recalls having a couple of leaders who guided him the right way, and he wants to do the same in Estevan.

“I think one of the big things is I’m pretty vocal. Obviously on the bench ... when we were getting down a little bit, I was just making sure the boys had a cool head on ... and I also think I lead with my on-ice play, just by hard work.”

Head coach and general manager Drew Kocur said Elson had a great finish to last season and a strong offseason.

“He came into camp ready to rock. The way he is in the community, at the

rink, on the ice and at the gym, people would think he’s from Saskatchewan, even though he’s from Ontario, just the way he plays.

He’s blue collar and he’s the right guy for the job,” said Kocur.

Elson won three awards last season: the team’s Mr. Hustle and the Bruin training staff’s Heart Award, and he shared the Mark Cross Ethics Award with Hayden Pimm.

The Bruins opened the season by splitting a homeand-home series with the Melville Millionaires.

Melville won 5-3 on home ice September 19, but the Bruins responded with a 5-3 win the following night at Affinity Place. After Melville scored twice in the first to take a 2-0 lead, Williams and Cole Dupuis scored to tie the game, and Andrews tallied early in the third to give the Bruins a 3-2 lead. The Mills replied with three goals in 4:33 to win.

Dupuis’ goal was his first in the SJHL.

Former Estevan U18 AAA Bears defenceman Boston Harkness had two

goals and an assist for Melville.

Estevan had a 4-0 lead in the second game, with Kade Stringer scoring in the first, Chase Holt in the second, and Elson and Andrews tallying early in the third. Melville scored three times in five minutes in the third to pull within one, but Colton Getzlaff scored into an empty net with 1.7 seconds to play to finish the game.

Dylan Adams was in goal both games for Estevan, making 44 saves the first game and 29 the second. Several of his saves in the win came in the final minutes when Melville pressed to tie.

“Obviously yesterday we didn’t have the outcome that we wanted, so today we had to really bounce back,” said Elson, who believes the team is coming together well amid all the new faces.

Up next for the Bruins is another home and home, as they will play the Weyburn Red Wings. September 26 in Weyburn and the following night in Estevan. The latter game is at 7 p.m.

Flat Out Food host Jenn Sharp, left, and Old Stone Inn owner, Laurie Wall.
Bruins captain Rorey Elson, third from left, with alternate captains Ewan Rennie, Ethan Andrews and Rylan Williams.
Photo courtesy Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins’ Facebook page

Pay tribute to Indigenous peoples and support their influence!

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

This day serves as a poignant reminder of the painful history experienced by residential school survivors and those who never returned home, as well as the ongoing trauma that many have faced for decades. The government encourages all Canadians to come together to promote awareness through transparency and openness while seeking to empower Indigenous communities.

WEAR ORANGE

Symbolizing cultural dispossession and loss of freedom, orange shirts are worn every September 30 in support of Indigenous communities that have suffered the intergenerational consequences of residential schools.

Recognizing and respecting Indigenous peoples is the first crucial step toward reconciliation and cooperation. Every citizen can do their part by openly showing their support.

SUPPORT BUSINESSES

Indigenous engagement in regional economic activities is vital for sustainable and respectful integration. Doing business with Indigenous entrepreneurs is a simple and accessible way to contribute to their growth.

The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business has created a comprehensive directory of Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. You can use the interactive tool on their website to search by province or industry (ccab.com).

Empowering First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples helps build a more just society. If you want to learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities in your area, contact your municipality or check local media outlets.

Indigenous peoples possess rich and diverse cultures. Discover the vibrant offerings from artists, artisans, musicians, painters, authors and more.

Understanding land acknowledgments: turning words into action

Have you ever paused to truly understand what’s happening when you hear a land acknowledgment before a public event? It’s more than just a cus tomary opening statement — it’s a recognition of the Indigenous peoples who’ve nurtured and protected these lands for centuries.

MORE THAN A RITUAL

Land acknowledgments aren’t mere rituals, they’re acknowledgments of historical injustices and ongoing struggles for Indigenous rights. Naming the traditional territories upon which people gather honours Indigenous sovereignty while acknowledging the impact of

colonization. In fact, today’s acknowledgments continue a traditional practice that dates back centuries in many Indigenous cultures.

WORDS ALONE ARE MEANINGLESS

Land acknowledgments alone don’t dismantle the systemic barriers and inequalities faced by Indigenous peoples. Words without action are hollow. While land acknowledgments raise awareness, they must be followed by tangible efforts to address the root causes of injustice, including poverty, inadequate access to healthcare and education and the disproportionate rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls.

RECONCILIATION REQUIRES ACTION

True reconciliation requires meaningful engagement, partnership and concrete steps toward addressing the legacy of colonialism. It involves honouring treaty rights, supporting Indigenous self-determination and amplifying Indigenous voices in decisionmaking processes.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be observed on Tuesday, September 30. It is a time to move beyond symbolic gestures toward action. Listen to Indigenous voices, learn from their wisdom and work toward a future built on justice, equity and mutual respect. Land acknowledgments are just the beginning — the real work lies in the journey ahead.

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Solve the Weyburn This Week Crossword Puzzle

CLUES ACROSS

1. Remark

5. Upper body part

8. Expression of dismissiveness

12. Alternate name

14. Popular beverage

15. Swiss river

16. Step-shaped recess

18. Rocker Stewart

19. Bright shade of color

20. Popular “street”

21. Wrath

22. Heat units

23. Nocturnal

omnivorous mammals

26. Fall back into

30. Remove from the record

31. Sound a splash made

32. Popular Dodge pickup model

33. Jamaican river

34. Notable event in Texas history

39. Cool!

42. Subset of Judaism

44. Newly entered cadet

46. Duct in urinary system

47. Exterminator

49. Snatch quickly

50. Have already done 51. Less healthy

56. Therefore

57. What couples say on the altar

58. Mysteriously

59. Look angry or sullen

60. Bird’s beak

61. Taco ingredient

62. Square measures

63. Google certification (abbr.)

64. Singer Hansard

CLUES DOWN 1. Pubs

7. Type of wine

8. Forums

9. North Atlantic islands (alt. sp.)

10. Pond dwellers

11. Large integers

13. Signaled

17. Brief

24. Type of student

25. Tibetan monasteries

26. Revolutions per minute

27. NY Giants great Manning

28. Local area network

29. Residue from burning

35. Illuminated

36. Vasopressin

37. Notable space station

38. Wood sorrel

40. Adhering to laws

41. Chose

42. Hovel

43. Stood up

44. European city

45. Works ceaselessly

47. Mistake

48. Sun-dried brick

49. Sicilian city

52. A steep rugged rock or cliff

53. Murder

54. Other

55. “Deadpool” actor Reynolds

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Weyburn Library to host Culture Days events

A number of activities and programs will be available to residents at the Weyburn Public Library during the month of October. Highlights for the month include Culture Days programming, Sask. Music workshops, new age categories for children’s programs and the return of the Repair Cafe.

The Weyburn4Warmth community group will be accepting yarn and fabric donations throughout the month. Interested members who want to join this group can find them at the Calvary Baptist Church on the second Wednesday of the month, October 8, at 1 p.m.

Wiggles and Giggles programming will be offered for newborns to 18 months with a caregiver. Programs this month include sensory play on Monday, October 6 at 10 a.m., messy play on Monday, October 20 at 10 a.m., and music and movement on Monday, October 27 at 10 a.m.

Tiny Dreamers programming will be offered for ages 18 months to three years of age with a caregiver. Programs this month include

farm sensory bins on Thursday, October 9 at 10 a.m., pumpkin crafts on Thursday, October 16 at 10 a.m., and monster crafts on Thursday, October 30 at 10 a.m.

Little Explorers programming will be offered to ages three to five with a caregiver. Programs this month include firefighter station and games on Tuesday, October 7 at 10 a.m., a pumpkin-themed STEM on Tuesday, October 14 at 10 a.m., and monster crafts on Tuesday, October 28 at 10 a.m.

KidVentures programming will be offered to ages six to nines years. Programs this month include fun and games on Thursday, October 2 at 4 p.m., spooky STEM experiments on Thursday, October 9 at 4 p.m., a mummy pizza cooking program on Thursday, October 16 at 4 p.m., and a pumpkin flower pot painting program on Thursday, October 23 at 4 p.m.

In-Between Club programming will be offered for ages 10 to 13. Programs this month include spooky science experiments on Wednesday, October 1 at 4 p.m., minute-to-win-it

on Wednesday, October 8 at 4 p.m., a witch gnomes craft program on Wednesday, October 15 at 4 p.m., and a candy mosaic food art program on Wednesday, October 22 at 4 p.m.

A special cryptid hunt and spooky bingo will be offered for ages six to 12 on Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m.

Adult art and craft programming in October includes a Maker’s Nook on Tuesday, October 21 from 1 to 3 p.m., and a mini pumpkin bouquet program on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m.

SaskMusic will host two Culture Days workshops with fundamentals of singing on Saturday, October 4 at 2 p.m., and fundamentals of songwriting on Thursday, October 2 from 7 to 8 p.m.

A Halloween After Hours program will be offered for adults on Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up and join the Halloween party to make new friends.

Adult fun and grames programs include a Get

Your Game On: shuffle time card games on Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m., magic beanies play testing on Saturday, October 11 at 1:30 p.m., and a Blood on the Clocktower game on Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m. Tabletop role playing games will be held every Monday night at 6 p.m. New players are welcome and registration is encouraged.

Book club will read and discuss ‘Silver Nitrate’ by Silivia Moreno-Garcia on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m. Movie night will watch ‘Nosferatu’, which is rated 14A, on Tuesday, October 28 at 6 p.m.

The Repair Cafe will be hosted by the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council on Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A pumpkin patch carving and painting program will be held at the Library on Wednesday, October 29, with two sessions at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Weyburn Public Library will also celebrate Saskatchewan Library Week with a scavenger hunt from October 12 to 18.

SE Cornerstone financial report indicates changes coming, prior to audit

Submitted by Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD

Marilyn Yurkiw, manager of finance and payroll for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, kept her comments relatively brief during the afternoon public meeting for board members.

It’s not that Yurkiw was keeping the lid on any emerging financial issues, but rather the fact that there will be some anticipated changes made within the next two to three weeks that will change the financial complexion.

These changes within the revenue and expense values that come within the fourth quarter of the financial year for the division are expected, she said.

“Adjustments need to be made to account for the transactions made directly by the Ministry of Education for specific costs like C-Net. These get completed once we receive the grant confirmation and information from the Ministry,” she said.

She added, “several transactions for various payables and receivables will still be made within the next few weeks. Capital asset additions and disposals all need to be reviewed and accounted for and then amortization expense will be recorded.”

Following all these activities, Virtus Group, the contracted auditing firm

will be on site for the start of the audit process on September 24 and 25, she said. The final audit will be prepared from October 7 to 9.

In the meantime, to keep the board members apprised of the current financial scenario, Yurkiw said the report is reflective of revenue and expenses up to August 31.

“Currently the yearto-date revenue received is $118,129,203 and expenses to date are $114,971,164,” she said.

Other brief notes taken from the September 17 open business session included a bus transportation appeal and request from the Ogema district that was denied by the board, citing long standing protocols and current attendance boundaries.

SECPSD board members and administration will be actively involved on several fronts within the next few weeks that started the day following their in-camera and public session on September 17.

The September 18 call was for the provincial Public Section executive meeting and board chair council sessions that would involve SECPSD chairwoman Audrey Trombley among others.

On September 23 board members will attend a board governance and internal controls workshop while October 1 will see the board gather for a strategic planning session.

Members of the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop enjoyed a road trip to Ogema on September 16, to take in a train ride with Southern Prairie Railway and the Deep South Pioneer Museum.

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