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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

Weyburn Concert Series kicks off season line-up with mind-blowing concert Music fans are in for a treat as Weyburn Concert Series presents its first event of the 2026-27 season, SIMPLY QUEEN. This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows musically and visually capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world. Based out of Windsor, Ontario, Simply Queen was formed in 2012 by front man, Rick Rock. Freddie Mercury impersonator extraordinaire Rock, a Canadian songwriter, recording artist and live entertainer for over four decades, has been joined by several talented artists over the years. Current members include Rock on piano and guitar, Charles “CC” Lambrick on guitar and keyboards, Mitch Taylor on bass, and Phil “The Hammer” Charrette on drums. All four members are veteran musicians who have performed in festivals, theatres and arenas across North America and beyond and provide stellar vocals to bring this tribute to Queen fans worldwide. Throughout his storied career, Rock has enter-

tained countless thousands as both headliner and supporting act for many legendary international artists. For many years, Rock contemplated a tribute to his iconic rock heroes - Freddie Mercury and Queen. With the release of the smash hit, bio-pic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the ensuing accolades and awards, Queen has been thrust back into the public consciousness - not only rekindling the affections of existing fans but gaining whole new generations of them. It’s clear without a doubt that Freddie Mercury is revered and beloved as one of the greatest vocalists, showmen and songwriters of all time and in that spirit. Rock has been belting out the songs and channeling Freddie’s charisma and exuberance to soldout audiences across North America and beyond for the past ten years now, thriving on the energy of his enthusiastic crowds from the moment he hits the stage. Lambrick is an immensely talented guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, producer and recording engineer who brings decades of live experience and a Degree in Music from the U of Windsor as Simply

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Queen’s newest guitar slinger and has quickly become the de facto MD (music director). Taylor is another wellrespected, veteran performer. Absorbing the groove and soul of Motown and the aggressive edge of Motor City hard rock radio growing up, he played piano, trombone and drums before switching to bass guitar in his teens. He brings a wealth of stage experience, authenticity and panache to the Simply Queen show with his rock-solid grooves, soaring high vocal har-

mony and cool demeanor. Charrette is a powerhouse percussionist and vocalist and the driving force behind Simply Queen - but it doesn’t stop there. His amazing vocal range and tone bear an uncanny similarity to Roger Taylor’s distinctive, razor-edged style allowing Simply Queen the versatility to feature him on several of Roger’s signature songs. Some career highlights for Charrette include opening for such legendary acts as Kansas, Quiet Riot, Herman’s Hermits, The

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Simply Queen will kick off the 2026-27 Weyburn Concert Series on September 30. Monkees, Rik Emmett of Triumph, Foghat and War. When asked about some memorable moments for the band, Rock mentioned that Simply Queen was invited to join headliner KISS on their cruise in 2019. More recently, on September 5th, Simply Queen played in Utah at a celebration of Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday. Playing at the North American Queen convention has also been a highlight for Simply Queen. Rock noted that they have played in Saskatch-

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ewan before - in Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift Current - however, this is their first visit to Weyburn. The band has always been treated very well on the prairies and they enjoy the atmosphere and vibe that concert-goers provide in smaller communities and venues. The concert will take place Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. on the Cugnet Centre stage. Tickets are available at www.showpass.com. This show is “guaranteed to blow your mind”!

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

PumpKin Roll to raise funds for Kin Club

The Weyburn Kin Club is hosting their annual PumpKin Roll on Saturday, October 3. Registration brings at 1 p.m., up on the top of Confederation Drive. Each pumpkin is $10. Participants will com-

pete in ages category to roll a pumpkin down the hill. The first to reach the finish line wins. Registration and more information on the PumpKin Roll is available on the Weyburn Kin Club Facebook page.

Trump whist, kaiser and games played at Wheatland Centre

Sharynne Pearce, far left, and Shannon Fodchuk covered participants with yellow dye during a Colour Run held on Setepmebr 19 for Culture Days activities in Weyburn. The event was hosted in Jubilee Park by Southeast Advocates and the Weyburn Arts Council. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn This Week

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A number of games were held recently at the Wheatland Senior Centre. In Spades on September 14, Marge Schultz won first, Shirley Cherpin placed second and Stan Hubick placed third. Playing Trump Whist on September 14, Fay J o h n s o n a n d M a rg e Schultz won first, Gladys Lokken and Janet vanWinkoop placed second and Elaine Frasz and Brenda Paul took third. In Kaiser on September 15, Jean Knibbs and Jean Fahlman won first, Eva Morley and Marlene Szczecinski placed second and Alice Schneider and Lavine Stepp took third. During Canasta on September 16, Cris Herlick won first, Sheila Wendel placed second, Shirley CHerpin took third, Gerry Thompson finished fourth and Brenda Paul was fifth. In Hi-Low Whist on September 16, Dave Frayn and Brenda Paul won first, Janet vanWinkoop and Emily Zyla placed second and Marge Schultz

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and Fay Johnson finished third. During Thursday crib on September 17, Don Peterson and Fran Long won first, Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson placed second, Mary Lou Schultz and Brenda Paul finished third and Garth White and Stan Hubick took third. During Friday contract bridge on September 18, Bonnie Olivera won first, Lucie Nickle placed second and Erskine Sandiford finished third. There were 12 tables during a crib tournament held on September 12, with 11 donated door prizes. Gordon Bell and Diane Bell won first, Fran Long and Ione Schnell placed second and Debbie Fuller and Norma Staples finished third. The next tournament will be held on October 17, and registration is encouraged. Residents can follow the Wheatland Senior Centre on Facebook. They welcome new members to join them for weekly events.

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Weyburn Red Wings player Sawyer Aquila helped Cooper build a coding network for a mini robot. Members of the APES French Immersion Grade 5 class learned coding and designed a course for their robots to follow to perform unique actions. Everyone had fun working together and problem solving to make this a great activity. Photo courtesy of Assiniboia Park Elementary School

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Column: Identity & Belonging

School boards updates

Ravens in hard-fought match

Red Wings split series

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Truth and Reconciliation

STARS Rescue on the Prairies

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

A return from exploring Alberta By Trudy and Dale Buxton, Publishers of The Independent

We like travelling on the back roads of any province, the back roads give you more things too see and more history. The main highways sometimes seem to miss what is great about our vast country. In this particular case we are driving east on Highway 539 on our way to Brooks and we come upon the small hamlet of Bow City. Did you know that there are two Bow City’s, both within two-and-half miles from each other? One is located on the south side of the Bow River in Vulcan County - the community was settled in the 1890’s, there was some small-scale coal mining in the area in the early 1900’s. Bow City had the attention of many developers advertising Bow City as the “Pittsburgh of Canada”. A school was built, there was a post office and they even had a newspaper, and by 1914 the community was officially a village. However, there was also a lot of falsehood in the advertising in bringing people to the community. So much so that in 1918 the status of “village” was lost and the population, which was at one time over 50, was reduced down to six. Jump a few years ahead and after the war, Bow City moved its location to north of the Bow River and into a different county which is still present today with a population of around 20 residents. One interesting fact about Bow River is that a buried meteorite crater was discovered near the Bow River. The size of the crater indicates that in prehistoric times the meteorite would have been big enough to shatter windows hundreds of miles away, causing a massive disruption in the ecosystem of the area. It’s amazing that all this can happen in

a small area that many people don’t know exists. We head to our destination of Brooks, population of around 15,000 people. Referred to as the “City of 100 Hello’s,” Brooks is one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada. Residents come from nearly 70 different countries with over 100 languages spoken in the city, mainly brought on by the influx of people coming into the community for work in the food processing sector. The name Brooks comes from the engineering sector and a man named Noel Brooks who was an engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Interestingly, the railway came into the community in 1883 but the community never had a name - it took over 20 years before the community was officially named Brooks. Brooks is also in an area where there is lots to discover. Just 30 minutes away is Dinosaur Provincial Park, known for the richest fossils on earth with 58 species being discovered. This park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To the south is Lake Newell which is one of Alberta’s largest artificial lakes, offering sandy beaches, boating and fishing. Brooks is also home to one of the largest beef processing facilities in Canada, shipping products across Canada and abroad. It is also home to one of the largest aqueducts in the world, built to carry large amounts of irrigation water into the valley. Brooks is one of those communities that deserves a revisit in the future to explore the other great aspects of the area. Stay tuned next week as we continue of adventures from the seat of a motorcycle.

Dinosaur Provincial Park is known for the richest fossils on earth with 58 species being discovered. This park is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo submitted

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Column: Identity and Belonging By Emma Zieglgansberger A person’s experiences shape who they become by forcing them to change and overcome different challenges. Having a variety of experiences shapes individuals by giving them opportunities to learn and grow while adjusting to new stages in life. Whether it is a new job, a new relationship, or a new beginning, change opens opportunities for new experiences. Everyone has different experiences and different stories. Those stories add value to a person’s life. Not everything goes according to plan, but the unknown and unexpected add to those experiences when they occur. Not everything can be planned perfectly because no one is perfect. What matters is how you react and respond to the unexpected. The unexpected shapes a person’s identity. Expressing yourself shapes an individual by helping them find a sense of belonging. Belonging is important in society today because it is about finding safe and brave spaces where people can find a sense of belonging. Expressing yourself shapes who

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you become and reflects your personal experiences in a way that represents who you are. Identity is important because you have to figure out your identity and how you want others to see you. Being able to shape your identity helps you reflect on yourself. Who are you? How do others portray you? What do you want to be remembered for? Who are you becoming? Those are the questions to ask yourself when you are thinking about identity and how you can best find a sense of belonging in a world filled with billions of people. Who is listening to those stories? Find the people who are willing to get to know you as an individual. Listen to other stories and find your reason for telling your stories to others. Write your story the way you want it to be read and listened to by others. You belong, but it is your choice to decide which story you want to share. One day, you leave this earth with nothing but memories, while others are left with your stories.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Cornerstone board receives quarterly financial update

SaskToday The South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board received a quarterly financial report during the monthly meeting September 16 at the head office in Weyburn. The update was presented by Marilyn Yurkiw, the superintendent of division services and chief financial officer, and it reflected revenues and expenses received and incurred as of Aug. 31 for the 2026-27 fiscal year. A report from the meeting said Yurkiw indicated

that as the year-end process for 2025-26 is completed, both revenue and expense values will change. Adjustments still need to be made to account for the transactions made directly by the Ministry of Education for specific costs like C-Net. These will be completed once the grant confirmation information is received from the ministry, she said. Several transactions for various payables and receivables will still be made in the next few weeks, the meeting report said. Cap-

ital asset additions and disposals all need to be reviewed and accounted for, and then the amortization expense will be recorded as well. All these transactions are quite substantial in size, she said, and so their values will impact the revenue and expenses in the financial statements once they are completed. It was shared that Virtus Group is scheduled to be on site for an interim audit on September 24 and 25, and for the final audit from October 14-16.

National School Food program update provided to Holy Family

The Holy Family Roman Catholic Seperate School Division gathered on September 16, for their first board meeting of the new school year. National School Food Program Director of Education and Chief Executive Officer Ken Sampson provided an update regarding the National School Food program allocation for the 2026-27 school year. Ministry Communication The Ministry of Education has approved the Three-Year PMR Plan for 2027-28 and 2029-30. A letter from the Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education, Louise Michaud, approving Holy Family’s 2026-27 final budget was received and shared. 2026-27 Meeting Dates The Holy Family board approved the 2026-27 meeting dates as presented. The board approved the 2026-27 Continuous Agenda as presented. Director of Education Report Sampson highlighted key items from the report and provided updates on ongoing initiatives, activities, and matters of interest across the division. Human Resources Report Current school division staffing report for

2026-27 was prepared and presented by Superintendent of Human Resources, Sabrina Gulka. Back to School The 2026-2027 school year began with several professional learning and faith-based startup days for staff. New Teacher Orientation was held on August 24 at the Division Office welcoming six new teachers, focusing on onboarding, Human Resources, mentorship, Catholic education, student supports, assessment, professional development, and division expectations. Holy Family’s system Faith Day was held on August 26 at St. John the Baptist Church in Estevan. The day focused on the division theme, “Shine Your Light,” and included Mass, an address from Archbishop Don Bolen, dialogue on faith and community, and a hands-on session with Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Lyndon J. Linklater. The first System Leadership Day was held on August 27 at St. Michael School in Weyburn. The day focused on Treaty Education Outcomes and shared history, followed by grade-level Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and school-level planning. The day con-

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cluded with a smudge ceremony led by Traditional Knowledge Keeper Lyndon J. Linklater. St. Michael School held the second System Leadership Day on August 31. The theme was “Shining a Light on Student Success: Navigating Our Assessment Expectations.” Staff participated in sessions on privacy and documentation, the Holy Family Assessment Handbook, the Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program, the Holy Family Assessment Calendar, and Edsby. The day also included Professional Learning Community grade-level groupings focused on assessment practices and student success. Transportation Transportation Manager, Michael Kaip, prepared the annual Reporting Key Risks report as required by the Ministry of Education. Key areas of focus for the upcoming school year include bus safety, student safety protocols, and reducing bus cancellations. A significant increase in transportation applications late in the summer has created additional pressure on bus capacity. A full review of ridership, routes, and bus stops is underway to find ways to increase capacity, while maintaining student safety.

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SEPTEMBER 7 RAINFALL EVENT: CITY PROVIDES INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESPONSE OVERVIEW WEYBURN, SK – The City of Weyburn continues to review the impacts of the significant Sept. 7 rainfall event, which caused widespread flooding and damage to properties and infrastructure across the community. City crews worked alongside emergency services throughout as conditions changed rapidly across Weyburn. Crews responded to areas experiencing rising water and sewer backups, closed flooded roads and redirected traffic, cleared debris that was being carried toward storm drains, and monitored critical infrastructure. Response continued in the days that followed, with crews addressing ongoing sewer backups, flushing and inspecting sewer mains and catch basins, and cleaning up washouts, debris and other flood-related impacts. “Many of the people responding that day were also dealing with water approaching their own homes or backups in their own basements,” said Director of Engineering Renee Cugnet. “Some returned home after hours of flood response to find their own properties affected, then came back the next day to continue the work. I’m incredibly proud of how our staff and departments came together during an extremely difficult event.” WHAT THE CITY KNOWS Environment and Climate Change Canada recorded approximately 85 millimetres of rain over the 24-hour period ending the following morning, while other precipitation monitoring in the Weyburn area reported totals closer to 107 millimetres. Flooding impacts developed rapidly during the late morning and around midday, when intense rainfall produced a large volume of runoff across the community. Weyburn has separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The stormwater system collects rain and surface runoff and carries it to the Souris River. The sanitary system carries wastewater from homes and businesses to the City’s main lift station and then to the wastewater treatment lagoons. Like many communities across the province, parts of Weyburn’s storm and sanitary sewer networks were built to standards from an earlier era and predate current drainage practices. On Sept. 7, rainfall exceeded the amount the stormwater system could collect and move immediately, causing water to accumulate on streets, properties and other low-lying areas. Stormwater also entered the sanitary sewer network, adding significant volume to a system designed to carry wastewater from homes and businesses. The City’s lift stations remained operational and stormwater outlets to the river remained open. However, the added stormwater exceeded the sanitary system’s designed capacity, causing sewer levels to rise and contributing to backups in some properties. WHAT IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED The City is still determining where and how stormwater entered the sanitary system and why impacts varied across the community. Parts of Weyburn’s sewer network are more than 60 years old and include materials common at the time, such as clay tile pipes and brick manholes. Potential pathways for stormwater to enter the sanitary system include manholes, aging pipes, cross-connections, groundwater seepage and sump pumps or weeping tile systems connected to the sanitary sewer. These are potential sources of infiltration and do not mean the City has determined that any one source caused the backups experienced on Sept. 7. The City is reviewing operational and infrastructure information from the event, including how local sewer networks performed, how water moved through the system and pumping capacity at key points. “We know this is a complex system and there will not be one simple answer,” said Cugnet. “Our engineering work is focused on collecting the data, understanding how water moved through the network and identifying practical solutions to the community-wide capacity issues we are seeing.” Information submitted through the Community Flood Impact Survey will be reviewed alongside engineering data, infrastructure assessments and operational information to help identify patterns and areas requiring further investigation. The City recognizes that flooding did not affect every property or neighbourhood in the same way. Understanding those differences is an important part of determining what occurred within the overall system. “Sept. 7 had a significant impact on residents and businesses across Weyburn, and we know people have questions about what happened and what comes next,” said Mayor Jeff Richards. “Residents deserve clear information about what we know, what we are still working to understand and how that information will guide the decisions ahead.” MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE NETWORK Weyburn has approximately 100 kilometres of underground sewer infrastructure. Maintaining and improving a network of that scale requires long-term planning, ongoing maintenance and targeted capital investment. Over the past five years, the City has increased sewer maintenance and rehabilitation, including manhole and sewer line repairs, flushing and inspection programs. Engineering modelling and system assessments are also used to identify constraints and prioritize improvements through the annual capital planning process. This work is part of the City’s ongoing effort to improve how water moves through the system and address pumping capacity at key points. Recent capital project work has included replacing three major stormwater culvert outlets to the Souris River in partnership with the Ministry of Highways, as well as replacing the storm main on 16th St. and upgrading the wastewater lagoon receiving chamber and transfer pump station. In 2025, Council approved amendments to the Sewer Bylaw prohibiting clear water waste from being directed into the sanitary sewer system. The City has also worked with the Water Security Agency (WSA) on flood hazard mapping, with a WSA-led study completed in 2023 to support community planning. Following changes to provincial flood standards in 2025, the City and WSA also discussed additional 1:200-year flood hazard mapping. “Council needs clear, reliable information to make decisions about infrastructure,” said Cugnet. “Our job as staff is to build that picture through operational data, engineering analysis, system modelling, infrastructure assessments and the information we are gathering from residents. That work will help identify where improvements are needed and inform future capital priorities.” In 2027, engineering design work is planned for additional upgrades to local sewer networks, how water moves through the system and pumping capacity at key points. “We cannot redesign or replace an entire underground network at once,” said Mayor Richards. “The work is to understand the data, make the most effective improvements we can and continue investing in the system over time.”

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Players of the game for the U12 West Country Ravens on September 19, l-r, offensive player Isaiah Lee, MVP playmaker Brooks Schneider, defensive player Ethan Kirkpatrick and offensivelineman Brysen Richaud. Photo submitted

WHL Roundup: Moose Jaw wins home opener

Randy Palmer SaskToday.ca It was a good night for both the Moose Jaw Warriors in their Western Hockey League home openers on September 19. The Warriors prevailed in a back-and-forth battle with a 7-6 overtime victory over the Saskatoon Blades. Moose Jaw 7, Saskatoon 6 The Warriors didn’t win a game in the preseason, but showed plenty of moxie right off the bat in their season kickoff at Temple Gardens Centre. Hunter Laing and Brayden Klimpke gave Saskatoon a 2-0 lead only

2:56 into the contest, but Moose Jaw quickly responded over the next four minutes. Colt Carter scored twice and Gage Nagel added another as the Warriors took a 3-2 lead. The edge wouldn’t last the frame, though, as Laing scored with 1:06 left in the first to tie things up. Cooper Williams restored Saskatoon’s lead 2:24 into the second, but Nagel tied things up midway through the period and Mathieu Lajoie made it a 4-3 Moose Jaw lead with 6:16 to play. Triston Mitchell-McElhone once again tied things up, though, scoring a short-

handed marker with 13 seconds left in the second. The third period was a bit more calm, with Kash Andresen giving the Warriors a 6-5 lead 5:52 into the frame and Klimpke sending things to overtime with 3:55 remaining. It didn’t take long for Moose Jaw to finish things off in the extra period, as Nagel finished off his hat trick with a power play goal only 47 seconds into overtime. Landen McFadden, Connor Schmidt and Griffin Darby each had two assists for Moose Jaw. Laing had a five-point night for the Blades, Wil-

liams, Tyrone Sobry and Kazden Mathies each had a pair of helpers. Jordan Switzer stopped 32 shots in the winning effort. Max Hartel started for the Blades and had four stops before being replaced 7:33 into the game, Taye Timmerman turned aside 16 shots the rest of the way. Up Next Saskatchewan’s teams are off all of next week until Friday when the Regina Pats are at the Brandon Wheat Kings (6 p.m.), Moose Jaw is at Swift Current (7 p.m.) and Saskatoon travels to Prince Albert (7 p.m.).

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Weyburn U12 Ravens play hard-fought match vs Bulldogs

The U12 West Country Ravens were back under the lights Friday night, going head-to-head with the Moose Jaw Bulldogs in another hard-fought matchup here at Brent Allin Field The Ravens’ offense showed some real progress this week with Declan Graefer under centre. Graefer delivered several strong throws throughout the night, connecting with Wilder Haider and Isaiah Lee for positive yardage and some of the Ravens’ best offensive gains of the game. Bryce Bell also stepped up and made some solid plays on offense, helping keep the Ravens moving and adding another option to the attack. Up front, the big guys went to work. Dexter Gray, Brysen Richaud, Brayden Mackenzie and McGinnis Bruce Barry battled in the trenches all night against a tough Bulldogs defensive front, creating time and space for the Ravens’ offense to make plays. The end zone stayed just

out of reach, but there was improvement and an opportunity to be stronger. Defensively, the Ravens continued to bring the physicality. Kody Turner, Gabe Brock and Ty Cherniawsky came up with some big tackles, while Bohdan Jackiw was an absolute force on the defensive line, bursting through the Bulldogs’ front and creating havoc in the backfield. One of the biggest plays of the night belonged to Brooks Schneider, who read the play and came away with an interception for the Ravens. The Bulldogs took the 48–0 win, but the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story. The Ravens showed noticeable growth from last week, competed hard and gave themselves plenty of positives to take into a quick turnaround. The Ravens faced their Highway 39 Rivals, the Estevan Chargers, in an evening game at Woodlawn Field on September 22.

The WCS Eagles football went up to Yorkton for an annual Friday night lights match up against the Raider Gridders on September 18. The Eagles went into the game with multiple offensive starters unable to play due to injury and it impacted the Eagles’ ability to get on the board regularly against a tough and aggressive Yorkton Defense. The Raiders scored early and built a 21-0 lead at half time with their defense pitching in with a big stop just before the half ended by the eagles offence who

drove the field and got stopped at the gridder 3 yard line. The Eagles kept fighting but could not cross the goal line and ended up taking the 32-0 loss. The Eagles now go into their bye week which comes at a good time for the shorthanded squad and then will host Swift Current on Friday October 2 at 4 p.m. The Eagle JV squad stays busy in the next two weeks! They hosted Moose Jaw peacock on Tuesday September 22, and will travel to Regina for a game at Mosaic Stadium on Tuesday September 29.

Volleyball season continued for the Weyburn Comp School Eagles . The Sr A Girls Volleyball team were at Mega Volley in Regina during the September 18 and 19 weekend. They placed second in the initial pool and third in the repool. They lost our first match in single knockout structure playoffs. Sophie Pollock was the player of the weekend with impressive right side attacks and defence. The WCS Sr B girls won the Estevan Inter-

mediate tournament on the weekend. They had a bit of a rocky start placing third in their pool. Four close sets on September 18 left them winless. The team picked up the last two wins in the pool to crossover with second place Ogema in pool B. Eagles won quite easily in two and were on fire for the remainder of playoff play winning the semi against swift current in two and the final gold medal match against Estevan Intermediate in two sets.

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WCS Senior B Girls win gold medal

The WCS Eagles senior B girls team won gold at a volleyball tournament held in Estevan on September 18 and 19. Back row, l-r, Aunna Anderson, Alayna Erhardt, Sadie Hodgkin, Destah Kittleson, Lauryn Chicoine, Alexis Schaeffer and Dawn Braaten. Front row, Rylea Eckel, Eliza Gall, Alex Whitrow and Nicole Dayaan. Missing from photo is Taylor Cugnet. Photo submitted

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Weyburn Red Wings split opening series with Millionaires Benny Walchuk SaskToday.ca The Weyburn Red Wings and Melville Millionaires split the opening series of the season, with each team winning on the other’s home ice. The Red Wings defeated the Millionaires 4-1 while playing in Melville on September 19. After a scoreless first period, Hayden Iron Shirt opened the scoring in the second. Melville answered before the period was over, with Kale Margolis finding the back of the net to tie the game. The Red Wings regained the lead in the third before Trennen Redlick continued his strong opening weekend. Redlick scored his second of the season and added an assist, giving him four points through the first two games. Weyburn added another late goal to pull away for the 4-1 victory. Ethan Berard was strong in the Weyburn net, stopping 28 of 29 shots to earn his first career SJHL win. The Melville Millionaires defeated the Weyburn Red Wings 4-2 at the

Whitecap Resource Centre on September 18. Melville built a 2-0 lead through the first two periods before scoring twice early in the third to take control. Hudson Closson opened the scoring at 15:07 of the first period, scoring his first SJHL goal after taking a feed from Leo Jewitt and Deegan Petruska. Jewitt, playing in his first regular-season game since November 2025, doubled the lead late in the second period. Closson picked up the lone assist. Grady Carmichael made it 3-0 just 2:43 into the third before Rylan Oatman added a power-play goal at 7:44. Weyburn made things interesting late when Trennen Redlick scored his first of the season at 16:02 before Aidan Mohan pulled the Red Wings within two with 1:17 remaining. That was as close as Weyburn would get. Noah Kraus made 35 saves on 37 shots to earn his first SJHL victory. Weyburn held a 37-25 advantage in shots, while Melville went 1-for-2 on the power play compared to 1-for-6 for the Red Wings.

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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Griffin No. 66 intends to adopt bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to adopt Bylaw No. 5/2026, known as the Official Community Plan and adopt Bylaw No. 4/2026, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town Of Milestone intends to adopt a Bylaw, under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw 2005-05 known as the zoning bylaw. Intent: The proposed Bylaw will rezone Parcel P Plan No. 87R62809 and Parcel PA, Plan No. 101343136 from M1 Industrial District to C2 Commercial District. The property will be rezoned as shown below highlighted in red:

Intent: The intent of the new Official Community Plan Bylaw 5/2026 and Zoning Bylaw 4/2026 is to establish and implement land use policies and regulations, establish zoning districts, prescribe a permitting process and a process of appeals, and to provide a provision for amendments. Affected Land: The proposed bylaws will affect all land within the incorporated area of the R.M. of Griffin No. 66. Reason: The proposed bylaws will help facilitate, direct and manage development within the R.M. of Griffin No. 66. Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw at the R.M. Office between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays. Copies of the bylaws are available at cost. Additionally, the bylaws and associated maps may be viewed online at the following website: www.rm66.ca Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on October 24th, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Griffin Rec Centre located at 103 Griffin School Road in the Hamlet of Griffin. Any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw is welcome to attend or to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Written submissions are strongly encouraged and must be received by the RM Office no later than 4:00pm on Thursday October 22nd, 2026. Council will consider all written submissions and verbal comments received on the proposed bylaws. Issued at the R.M. of Griffin No. 66 this 24th day of September 2026. Tawnya Moore Administrator

Purpose: The purpose of the amendment is to zone the property to accommodate specific land use requirements. It is proposed to rezone Parcel P plan No. 87R62809 and Parcel PA, Plan No. 101343136 from M1 Industrial District to C2 Commercial District. Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the Bylaw at the Town of Milestone Municipal Office Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. between 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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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Estevan Council approves letter of support for techhub AI co-ordinator David Willberg SaskToday.ca Estevan city council will provide a letter of support for the Southeast Techhub (SETH) for a full-time rural AI coordinator. SETH executive director Gordon More appeared before council at the September 14 meeting. He told council SETH is applying to senior levels of government to fund the position for the next three years. “I did have an opportunity to sit down with Innovation Sask ... and they’re very keen to know what we’re doing, and I’m also talking with the University of Regina and the University of Alberta,” said More. Council has given SETH letters of support before, but he said this one is different because of the connections to AI. He conceded nobody wants to be seen endorsing something that worries residents. More said he wants to promote three things: that AI has been here for a long time, that Estevan jobs are most exposed to it, and the knowledge to deal with AI has to be in this community.

A lot of people think AI just arrived, he said, but AI was first used in 1956 and machine learning was coined in 1959. Everyone in council chambers that night has encountered AI, whether it be through a call from a credit card company about a suspicious purchase, the Google translate program, recommendations on Netflix or spam filters on emails. It’s been used in agriculture, too, including robot milking on dairy farms or auto steering on combines. Cell phones and social media companies have used AI as well, he said. “For 15 years, every resident of Estevan with a smartphone has been living inside an AI system every day,” he told council. In making his pitch, More asked if people know what’s necessary in a world powered by AI. “If we’re honest, I think a lot of us, even myself, will probably say ‘No, we’re not there yet’. The goal here isn’t to promote AI, the goal here is to help the community be ready for AI,” he said. Half of Canadians now

see AI as a threat rather than an opportunity, he said – a number that is growing. He reported 79 per cent of people worry about AI taking their job, while 63 per cent say they don’t use AI at work at all. For those who do use it, only 12 per cent say they have formal training. But Saskatchewan and Manitoba are the most open areas to AI development at 44 per cent, he said. More said the national conversation about AI and jobs is about office work in big cities, with lawyers and bankers losing their jobs. But lots of jobs, including those in the skilled trades and those with journeypersons certificates, are also at risk. “The AI that reaches this town is not a chat bot, it’s a machine that does the part of the tradesperson, an operator or a plant worker,” said More. An AI co-ordinator will be able to read through and critically think about the issues, and see what is best for the community, he said. More noted that with workshops, an urban insti-

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Standing on a rickety stool Hey Dads! Did you ever fall off a ladder? I don’t recommend it. How about a roof? I know some other dads who fell off roofs but have never experienced the thrill myself. In my younger years I may have jumped off the occasional roof but always on purpose. How about a rickety old stool? I’m pretty sure I was standing on one before I found myself lying on the floor. Let’s go back to last year. We got a cat. We thought he was a he. He was a she. She had kittens. Those kittens had kittens, etc. We live out down a dirt road where our closest neighbours are a mile away. Evidence would suggest that a male cat can travel at least a mile and maybe more. Ok. Back to that stool I was standing on. I was tucking in our three sons in their triple bunk bed the other night. I happened to glance out the window and thought I saw him. That’s right. You know who I’m talking about. Garfield. Prowling around outside, up to no good. Searching for a free meal and some companionship I suspect. But was it really him? I only

had a quick glimpse and then he ran behind our big, blue, rusty van. I needed a closer look. How could I look out the window and over the van? I needed to get higher. A quick scan around the room revealed a 3-legged, somewhat wiggly drum stool beside the boys’ drum set. The right tool for the right job! I carefully balanced my 45-year-old frame on top of the stool, feet close together, arms outstretched like an athletic and highly-skilled tightrope walker. Just a little bit higher and I could see that crafty kitty. I stretched up and then… I was falling through space. The stool spun out from beneath me. I grasped for the bunk bed but missed. My hands clawed the air as I tried to arrest my fall. I did get one foot awkwardly on the ground so I could pivot and spin, slightly slowing down my descent. Thankfully the boys had just cleaned up the various toys and other hazards that had been strewn about the floor only minutes earlier. There was a slight crashing sound and

a muffled cry escaped from my lips. Various family members who were still to be tucked in came running to see what happened. “Are you okay?” my patient and somewhat confused wife asked as she came through the door and found me lying on my back beside the capsized drum stool. I wiggled my toes. I wiggled my fingers. “Ya, I’m okay. I fell off the stool.” “Why were you standing on the stool?” “I was trying to see that cat.” Laughter erupted from children of all ages. Somewhat dazed, I got up and went on my way. Such is life, dad. Sometimes you win and sometimes you L…learn. This week I learned not to stand on drum stools. Time flies (and so do dads but not very well), make every moment count! Even the falling through space ones. Jason Weening tries to avoid doing things that make his 10 kids and 1 patient wife laugh at him. Check out his book, “Yes, Dear…I’m Watching Them” on Amazon.

tution sends someone down for two hours and then returns home. The knowledge returns home with them. He wants SETH to change the situation, with a co-ordinator who lives and runs training in the southeast. “For three years from now, the knowledge is still here with people who can then guide the community. That is the difference between being a stop on someone else’s tour and leading the capacity yourself,” he said. He is seeking $422,000 over three years from senior levels of government, and More expects the letter of support from the city will help with SETH’s pitch. Council approved the request, with Councillor Mathew Dubowski the lone dissenter. He noted that in the executive summary,

the co-ordinator’s job is to guide policy, run community programs, deliver education partnerships, share lessons across rural Canada and get local industry using AI. The latter point concerned him. He believes it reads that the goal is to get business to implement it, rather than building interest and deciding for themselves. More said he isn’t saying people have to use AI, but he hopes for the betterment of the economy, that people will learn to use AI properly. “It is here, and I hope local businesses learn to use it properly,” said More, comparing the growing use of AI to technological changes that started in the mid1990s. Councillor Brian Johnson noted concerns that

have been raised about AI, but ultimately voted in favour of the co-ordinator role, saying it can be a tool if used properly. Councillor Tom Mauss said people should be properly educated about AI so they know what they’re dealing with and how to use it.

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Pilots killed in Sask. plane crash were students from India

SaskToday The two pilots who died in a plane crash near Kisbey on Sept. 18 have been identified as students from India. In a post on its X account on Sept. 21, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver expresses its deepest condolences on the deaths of Shri Manoj Sivakumar and Shri Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham. According to the post, they were from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. “Our heartfelt sympathies are with their bereaved

families and loved ones during this difficult time,” the post said. “The consulate stands ready to extend all possible consular assistance to the families in connection with the repatriation of the mortal remains to India.” Harv’s Air president Adam Penner said they were both private pilots who rented the company’s airplane to gain experience towards their commercial pilot licence. Both had around 180 hours of flight time. The plane was a Cessna 172 registered to Harv’s Air,

a pilot training school based out of Steinbach, Man. The aircraft was flying from Regina to Steinbach, via Carlyle, on a night crosscountry flight when it went down. The Transportation Safety Board travelled to the site on Sept. 19 to document the scene, examine the wreckage and retrieve components for further examination. An investigation is ongoing. SaskToday will continue to have updates as they become available.

Taste of the Nations will again bring cultural food, music to Estevan

David Willberg SaskToday.ca People in the Estevan area who are looking to try cuisine from around the world are invited to attend the second annual Taste of the Nations event, organized by Southeast Advocates. The event will take place October 3 at the Southeast College’s Estevan campus, starting at 5 p.m. Up to 200 tickets will be available. Advance tickets are $25 each or $35 at the door. Children six and under are free. Tickets can be purchased here or at the Southeast Advocates’ Estevan office. Settlement advisor Reanne Bert said that after the success of last year’s event, in which all 200 tickets were sold in advance, Southeast Advocates knew they wanted to bring Taste of the Nations

back to Estevan. People who attend the event will get to enjoy a food sample from each table. Fifteen or 16 dishes, including desserts, are expected to be present. The ticket also includes a soft drink or a water. Food will be served from Ghana, Eritrea, Nepal, India, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Ukraine, Greece, Nigaragua and Canada, she said. The local Métis community will also serve food. A couple of the countries will have more than one booth. Bert said they aren’t accepting any more food booths. “The cooks are very excited,” she told SaskToday. “We have a mix of people who did it last year who are excited to join us again, and another group of new people who had heard about the event last year and saw that it looked like a lot of fun, so they’re happy to join

us this year as well.” Everybody is looking forward to what they will prepare, she said, and they enjoy interacting with the people in attendance and describing how they prepared the dish. “We have a variety of desserts and some meat dishes, so we will have, just to name a few, the Vietnamese fresh spring rolls. We have an Indian fruit cream. We have from Korea kimchi and rice,” said Bert. For the second straight year, entertainment will be courtesy of a Mexican mariachi band from Regina. Bert said it was a big hit last year and a lot of fun. “People were up dancing and enjoying the music as well,” Bert said. The money raised will go to putting on the event, and any remaining funds go to Southeast Advocates programming in the area.

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A voice to Indigenous communities

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada will be celebrated on September 30. This event was established in 2021 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission following its work from 2008 to 2015. It aims to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, whose rights were violated by the government. This event also encourages all Canadians to take a greater interest in the diverse Indigenous cultures. Historical injustices For over a century, the federal government operated a total of 140 residential schools where countless In digenous children were forcibly sent to be assimilated into the dominant culture. From 1867 to 1996, families were torn apart and children were abused; many died in these institutions. Unmarked graves were concealed to erase the traces of these horrors. One aim of National Day for Truth and Recon

ciliation is to give survivors a voice to share their stor ies, breaking the cycle of silence and shedding light on their trauma. Many communities remain underrepre sented in the media or continue to experience injus tices. In 2026, for example, some isolated communities still lack access to clean drinking water. Concrete action In addition to wearing an orange shirt to show your support for residential school survivors, you can visit the Canadian government’s website at rcaanc-cirnac. gc.ca and begin your journey of learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It’s an ex cellent way to raise your awareness of the cause and culture of these peoples. In addition, you can contact your local municipal ity to learn more about the activities organized in your region as part of National Day for Truth and Recon ciliation. Every action counts, so get involved now!

Know the difference between cultural appropriation or cultural appreciation

Is it considered cultural appropriation for a non-In digenous person to buy a piece of Indigenous art or wear Indigenous clothing? National Day for Truth and Recon ciliation is an excellent time to consider that it’s entirely possible — even desirable — to express your appreciation for these cultures. The catch? Knowing what distinguish es cultural appropriation from cultural appreciation. Appropriation: a lack of Indigenous participation Sometimes, a person or a company uses the images, symbols, names or language of First Nations, Inuit or Mé tis peoples without regard for their meaning. They may earn money from these cultural elements without consult ing the people who are directly affected. This practice is called cultural appropriation. For example, imagine a store selling generic, foreignmade dreamcatchers for the sole purpose of making a profit. Wearing a garment that originates from a sacred or traditional practice without understanding its mean ing also constitutes appropriation. Appreciation for the esthetics of Indigenous cultures requires respect for and awareness of these cultures. Appreciation: a gesture that supports Indigenous initiatives One might mistakenly believe that wearing moccasins is an example of cultural appropriation. However, if you

purchased a pair from an Indigenous person who made them in accordance with their traditions, it’s an excellent way for you to showcase their culture. The same goes for works of art. When you hang a painting by an Inuit artist on your office wall or place a sculpture crafted by a Wendat artist in your living room, you are promoting Indigenous artistry. Also, your eco nomic support in purchasing their goods benefits their communities. Want to support Indigenous cultures in Canada? Look for First Nations, Métis and Inuit busi nesses and artisans in your area.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation This day calls on us to learn, reflect and take meaningful steps together toward reconciliation. Let’s take this opportunity to listen, participate in community events, and support our province’s healing journey together.

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