Community

This fall, Weyburn residents can participate in a fun and charitable event at Collaborative Studios in downtown Weyburn. 

Owner Krystal Glowatzky, who was born and raised in Weyburn, is hosting a pumpkin carving fundraiser on October 25th to support Communithon.

A National Disability Employment Awareness initiative will see purple lights in homes and businesses this evening, as a show of support and awareness for disability employment.

"So put a purple light up, or an LED light, in your house or your business," encouraged Executive Director Jeff Richards with the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop. "It's just another way to start the conversations and get people talking about what can we do to help folks with disabilities get into the workplace." 

October is 'Disability Employment Awareness Month' (DEAM) in Saskatchewan. 

Two events are headlining the scene here in Weyburn this evening, both of which involve foods everyone loves.

Weyburn Comprehensive School will host the annual Fowl Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cugnet Centre, featuring live entertainment from the school's bands and choirs.

The turkeys will be prepared by McKenna Hall, and all the favourite sides are being provided by the school's extracurricular teams.

Those who can't attend betwee 5 and 7 can take advantage of the event's takeout options.

Cooler weather is pushing people toward finishing up yard work and cleaning up gardens.  
 
Carla Hrycyna, from St. Mary’s Nursery and host of the Lawn and Garden Journal, recently fielded a question about proper storage for seed potatoes.  
 
She suggests keeping them cool, perhaps in a refrigerator.  
 

Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods brings the best of country music, trick fiddling, step dancing, humour, and so much more. Scott Woods, alongside his sister, champion fiddler Kendra Norris, step-dancing champion Leo Stock, guitar virtuoso Steve Piticco, and vocalist Kirk Bernard, will be in Moose Jaw on Thursday, October 24th, as part of their Yeehaw Tour. They’ll be performing at the XYZ Auditorium at Timothy Eaton's, located at 510 Main Street North.

Oh no! The Museum’s Clock Tower has been enchanted by an evil Wizard and you have one hour to solve the Wizards’ puzzles, foil his evil plan, and save the Tower!

Get into the spirit of “spooky season” with a fun escape room at the Museum, which will run twice so both kids and adults can get in on the fun. The Escape Room for kids aged 10 to 16 will be from 5:45pm to 7:15pm on Thursday, October 24 and the version for adults will be from 6:45pm to 8:15pm on Friday, October 25.

Congratulations to Mrs. Mannings, Grade 5 class from Assiniboia Park Elementary School, for winning the first Classroom of the Month for 2024 presented by Canadian Tire. 

Magic 103, Country 107, along with AM 1190, delivered all the treats, including delicious Boston Pizza and sweet treats from Stranger Danger Candy Co. A big thank you to all our other amazing partners: Absolute Computer Services and Edge Safety and Supply Inc. 

Carnie's Comments

It's Throwback Thursday - just a minute to remember the good ol' days.

Let me take you back to the summer of 1984. I was working outdoors as a playground supervisor at a place called Elgin Park in Moose Jaw. We had a paddling pool and a beautiful park space to enjoy.

Of course, we had music - the radio! 

A lot of the kids, including myself, were diggin' a fresh new sound from a Canadian band called Honeymoon Suite. They had just released their first album in June of '84.

Our first Thanksgiving as an Okotoks Oiler Billet family has come and gone, but the pictures laughs and memories will last forever!

This year the Billet Program wanted to host a turkey supper for the players and families, please enjoy the photos from the afternoon! 

If you would like more information on possibly becoming an Okotoks Oiler Billet family yourself, you can email okotoksoilersbilletprogram@gmail.com

I was out for a Moose Cruise Wednesday afternoon when I came across 5 moose in some brush. They slowly made their way to another bunch of trees and seemed pretty content. 

After about 15 minutes this guy decided, he was going to separate from the rest of them and make a run for it. He wanted across the road where I was sitting and there was no changing his mind. When a moose decides it's time to go, they go! He blew by me like a bullet, once across the road he paused and looked back as if it was a bet with his buddies.