One of the highlights of Friday night’s street party took place not when the entertainment was happening but in the middle of the concert by Karissa Hoffart. During the intermission, Weyburn Credit Union announced the recipients of grants through the Community Fund.  

“For our members who’ve entrusted their financial relationship to us, we are so grateful. It’s only because of our members that we are able to make this community investment,” commented Tana Torkelson, VP of Marketing. “When we penned our vision, we distilled our being into three pillars that we affectionately refer to as better, brighter and stronger. First, we want to make a difference in our members’ lives through financial wellness; that’s the better. Second, we want to help our staff shine brighter by fueling their learning and development. Finally, we want to help build a stronger community. Without our members, the other two pillars simply crumble, that’s why we’re so grateful. That’s why our members will always come first here.” 

This year, there were 14 local community groups selected for the Community Fund Grants, with over $70,000 in total being presented. Here is the list of recipients of this year’s grants: 

Weyburn Co-operative Playschool - $1,730 

A flood to their building, which forced a move, has meant some of their items were damaged or destroyed. The grant will go towards a new sand/water table, a printer/photocopier, carpeting for the seating/play area and a bookcase.  

Yellow Grass Communiplex - $8,000 

The rink at the Communiplex, which is home to many hockey teams in the fall, winter and spring, is in need of new boards. 

Weyburn Minor Ball - $2,500 

The grant to Weyburn Minor Ball will help to cover half the cost of a new diamond groomer for the organization. 

Weyburn Legion Branch #47 - $5,000 

A gathering place for many organizations, they are looking to upgrade the sound system in the auditorium. The new equipment would ensure a listening experience for everyone, regardless of age or hearing ability. The money will go towards the sound system upgrades. 

Legacy Park Elementary School - $10,000 

The project for LPES will see the replacement of an inclusive swing that was broken. Then, the school is going to be adding a wheelchair swing to the playground. A wheelchair swing would be the first of its kind in Weyburn. 

Weyburn Fire Brigade - $10,000 

The fire brigade is looking to centralize training and equipment in one location. The $10,000 will be applied to the purchase and repurposing of a SeaCan to meet their needs. 

Inclusion Weyburn - $2,000 

The grant is intended for helping to purchase special equipment needed in the sensory room at the Credit Union Spark Centre. This equipment would be used during summer day camps for youth with intellectual disabilities.  

Weyburn Soccer Association - $2,500 

The cost of soccer balls isn’t exactly cheap, and the grant will go to help the WSA to purchase all of the soccer balls they require. 

Weyburn Youth Centre - $2,500 

The Weyburn Youth Centre has a skate park, however, it is in need of some repairs to ensure safety and longevity. The money being provided is for the required cement work.  

Weyburn Wildlife Federation - $3,000 

The clubhouse for the WWF is used not only by the federation but as a community gathering space. The grant being provided is to help add emergency and first aid supplies to the clubhouse, such as an AED and first aid kits, in the case of an emergency. 

Weyburn Group Home Society - $10,000 

To help with the transport of clients of the Group Home Society to appointments in Regina and Estevan, as well as local transportation here in Weyburn, they are in need of a wheelchair-accessible van. This grant will be put towards the purchase of the van.  

Weyburn Lacrosse Association - $1,200 

When it comes to registering for lacrosse, one of the biggest barriers for budding goaltenders is the cost of equipment. The WLA provides goalie gear to eliminate this barrier. However, some of the equipment does need replacing, and this grant is intended to help out with that cost.  

Weyburn Red Wings - $9,000 

The Weyburn Red Wings will be upgrading their helmets for the coming season, and it comes at a substantial cost. The Community Fund will be providing $9,000 towards the $14,000 budget for those upgrades.  

SE SK Search and Rescue - $4,500 

The funding is going towards a Mule II Rescue Basket Litter and Scoop Stretcher equipment. This equipment can help to get a patient who is located in an area motorized vehicles can’t get to, out.  

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