Weyburn Review

Both New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili and Saskatchewan Party Leader Scot Moe made comments on Oct. 2 regarding how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the election campaign in Saskatchewan. These comments came in the wake of U.S.

Standing in front the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus in Moose Jaw on Oct. 2, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe promised to increase the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship by 50 per cent, from $500 to $750 per year.

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Oct. 2, bringing the total to 1,940 reported cases. The new cases are located in the North Central (1), Northeast (1), Saskatoon (6), Central East (4) and South Central (1) zones.

A frequent point brought up early in this provincial election is the topic of eliminating the provincial deficit, currently at $2.1 billion for this year, and that of austerity, making cuts to bring spending in line with revenue.

New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili promised on Oct. 1 to reduce class sizes in schools should the NDP form government. Meili promised to make $125 million available to address over-crowded classrooms.

As part of the Saskatchewan Party’s focus on “affordability” in this election, Leader Scott Moe announced on Oct. 1 that if re-elected, a Saskatchewan Party government will provide a one-year, 10 per cent rebate on electricity charges for SaskPower.

The Weyburn Curling Club will hold two days for registrations for the coming curling season, which is scheduled to get underway on Nov. 2. The registration evenings will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5 and 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

There are 14 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 1, bringing the total to 1,927 reported cases.

Rich Pilon, head coach for the Richardson Pioneer Red Wings, demonstrates a passing move for the players, during a skills development session held at the Tom Zandee Sports Arena on October 1st.

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