SaskatoonNews‘Bureaucracy and inaction’: New high school for Warman still up in the air after 3 yearsBy Keenan SorokanPublished: May 02, 2025 at 6:47PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Clark's Crossing Gazette Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 near the turnoff to Warman but the occupants of the two vehicles do not appear to have suffered major injuries Though Highway 11 has not been blocked off motorists should expect northbound traffic near Warman to be slowed for the time being Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Ben grew up in a loving family that shaped his strong values and work ethic and leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family He is survived by his children Ilona (Bob) Brandt and David (Claudia) Boukes Ben was a proud grandfather to Kristeen (Lewis) Guthrie and Adam (Dalynne) Brandt He is also fondly remembered by his stepdaughters and Mady’s children: Faith (Dwight) Atteberry His extended family includes grandchildren Robert Atteberry Ben and his young family immigrated to Canada they embraced the challenge of learning a new language and eventually became proud Canadian citizens Ben could do just about anything with his hands—from plumbing to electrical work to fixing appliances that most people would just throw out and eventually built his own business: B & G Appliance Services He didn’t just fix things—he made friends And many of them stayed in touch with him for years stopping by just to chat or bring him coffee But fixing stuff was just the tip of the iceberg Ben had a real passion for music and gadgets he wanted to take it apart and figure it out He loved playing instruments—especially the organ He also helped build sound systems for churches and even helped create a recording studio for the Christian group The Believers he never passed up a chance to sit down with a coffee and strike up a conversation the kindness and support from neighbors and friends meant the world to him His church family visited often with food and fellowship which he appreciated more than words can say Ben will be remembered for so many things—his humor And we wouldn't have had it any other way Ben will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his children and endless stories will live on in our hearts Ben's Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m His interment will take place after his funeral service at the Tabernacle Cemetery please consider making a donation to the Hospice at Glengarda in Ben's name.Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Mr Benjamin Boukes' care and arrangements Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Sign In Register WARMAN — OK Tire Warman long-standing community ties and trusted automotive expertise has been recognized with the Regional Prairies Store of the Year Award This award celebrates excellence in customer service The Regional Prairies Store of the Year was presented at the OK Tire 2025 annual conference held in Cancun “We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition,” said Darwin Davis “This award is a testament to our team’s hard work and our wonderful customers who continue to support us We remain committed to serving our community with the highest standards.” Davis has 29 years of experience in auto service and has been proud to call Warman home for 49 years The store’s support of the Warman community includes sponsoring local hockey teams OK Tire Warman has been a staple in the area for more than 19 years providing full-service maintenance and auto repair along with a complete inventory of passenger light truck and semi tractor/trailer tires The store also offers in-town shuttle service and uses the latest diagnostic technology to ensure vehicles are maintained to manufacturer guidelines.  “Our annual conference offers a chance to highlight standout dealers in our network such as OK Tire Warman who has been an instrumental fixture in their community and exemplifies everything OK Tire stands for including the deep-rooted commitment to community engagement we’ve valued since 1953,” adds Shane Butner This story has been updated to indicate Darwin Davis has called Warman home for 49 years as Warman Wolverines Co-Founder Jon Abrametz reveals the team name CLICK HERE TO APPLY Join the Team. 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Or sign-in if you have an account After 38 years in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League the Notre Dame Hounds are set to relocate to Warman for the 2025-26 season Article contentThe SJHL made the announcement on Tuesday that the board of governors has conditionally approved the relocation of the Junior A hockey club which is located in Wilcox The sale is now contingent upon approval by Warman city council and a successful season ticket and corporate sponsorship drive Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience If formally approved at the SJHL’s annual general meeting in June all of Notre Dame’s active players and list assets will be transferred to the Warman franchise prior to next season getting underway “It is bittersweet having a historical program like the Notre Dame Junior A Hounds leave the SJHL,” SJHL commissioner Kyle McIntyre said in a release “We understand that there is a new and exciting vision for Notre Dame We appreciate the Board’s focus on player well-being and experience and are excited about the possibility of adding a strong and progressive new leadership group to our league in Saskatchewan’s fastest growing city.” which has played host to SJHL showcases and exhibition games in the past has 1,178 seats with room for an additional 500 standing “Our goal is to partner with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to offer players an excellent experience and opportunity to showcase their talents within a community deeply invested in their success while instilling valuable life skills beyond hockey,” Warman co-founders Cole Kachur and Jonathan Abrametz said in a release By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. will make the new Warman SJHL franchise a destination for some of the top junior hockey players in Canada.” After originally joining the SJHL for six years in 1970 the Hounds have been part of the SJHL full-time since 1987 which turned out to be their most successful season as they won the program’s only league championship that year coached by Barry MacKenzie the Hounds have produced players who went on to play in the NHL including Jaden Schwartz Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is also home to several other male and female hockey programs from under-15 to under-18 The under-18 AAA hockey program has produced several others who have turned pro including Wendel Clark and Vincent Lecavalier NHL coaches Jon Cooper and Barry Trotz are also Notre Dame alumni the Hounds rank last in the 12-team SJHL with an 11-31-4 record as of Tuesday and are set to miss the playoffs for a third straight year While more details on their exit will become known in the coming weeks “with the sincere interest of maintaining Notre Dame’s stellar reputation keeping a premier player experience at the forefront the Notre Dame Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to discontinue Junior A programming at Wilcox.” tshire@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account where he was reunited with his wife (Anne) Peter was born in Saskatchewan and spent his early years in the Prairies before moving to the US and then back to Canada where he settled for the remainder of his life Peter climbed power poles and built houses before becoming a Christian and answering a call to ministry He faithfully pastored several churches before finding his final home at Grace Gospel Fellowship in Osler Peter's priorities were consistently God He was known for his generous heart and unwavering and inspiring stand for the truth you would likely lose in a battle for the check His mornings spent drinking a Tim Horton's coffee and “sitting with his notes” resulted in sermons and spiritual guidance for his congregation and countless others over the years.Peter found joy in fishing catching his beloved Walleye or if necessary He had a deep appreciation for music and played guitar and a little violin in addition to singing likely Pete would pick it up and a "singsong" would start Peter is lovingly remembered by his children we take comfort in knowing you are in the arms of God 2 Timothy 4:8 "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness shall give me at that day: and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing." Peter’s Graveside Service will begin at 11:00 a.m at the Warman Memorial Gardens (Range Rd 3051 A Memorial Luncheon will follow at the Osler Community Hall (508 1st St Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Mr Peter Klassen’s care and arrangements the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity in Peter’s memory The Warman Wolverines need to sell 1,000 season tickets as a condition for their relocation from Notre Dame The future of the Wolverine’s is in your hands, Warman. Let’s make it happen.*Family Packs are customizable between two adults and 1-3 children. The cost per child season ticket is $180. There will be a drop down where you are able to pick the number of child season tickets you would like attached to your two adult season ticket purchases. If you have more than 3 children in your family, please email us at hockey@warmanwolverines.com and we will create a special package for you. the discussion about moving the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League franchise has been in the works for several years Article content“(The school) took a hard look at our business model and the finances and where we’re spending money and where we’re bringing in money and the junior team kind of stuck out like a sore thumb where this is part of our programming that doesn’t make sense business-wise,” Wade Klippenstein Athol Murray College of Notre Dame’s director of hockey development told the Leader-Post this week A) programming has become less compatible with our school’s mission.” which is a 30-minute drive south of Regina — joined the SJHL in 1987 the majority of players who played on the team were also students at the high school which is a big reason why the private boarding school — which runs and owns the team — is giving up the program “We have one student-athlete that currently plays on our junior hockey team,” said Klippenstein “When (the team) came into the league in ‘87-’88 there might have been as many as 15 students on the team and 20 guys that were Hounds at one time that ended up graduating while playing for that team the landscape has changed quite a bit; definitely the business piece of it was a big part of the reason to pivot our programming.” And while the boarding school is letting go of the Junior A program the college is planning on expanding the hockey program with the addition of two teams next year including an under-15 female AA team and an under-18 male AA team “This is going to net out in a positive way where we’re actually adding two teams next year,” said Klippenstein Our boarding school and our hockey program and all of our sports are staying here “We’re adding another female team and another male team to our programming so having student-athletes that attend the school to compete for our teams is obviously a big part of our sports plan and of course our business plan “We’re really tight on facility space and ice time and freeing up some of that for other programs that are revenue- generating programs from the business side of it really makes sense.” SJHL commissioner Kyle McIntyre said the league was approached earlier this winter by Notre Dame to discuss the future of the program After a decision by Notre Dame to relocate the team passed the next step was to determine where the Hounds would go While groups in Warman — which has been hosting SJHL showcases and exhibition games over the last several years — have expressed interest in becoming an expansion SJHL franchise McIntyre said the board didn’t want to add an extra team to the 12-team league But when the Hounds’ decision to relocate came down a city with a growing population of more than 12,000 and home to a state-of-the-art arena built in 2011 “The board of directors really didn’t have an appetite for expansion going into this season or next,” said McIntyre “We always have a tremendous response in the community of Warman; the people and they really come out in great numbers to support SJHL hockey it’s the fastest growing community in Saskatchewan it has one of the largest minor hockey programs in the province there’s lots of boys and girls that play hockey there’s lots of people that are enjoying hockey “So I see the interest in popularity for hockey in the community of Warman is probably at an all-time high and so it would really be a fortuitous opportunity for the SJHL to be in the community of Warman because it checks all the boxes.” a successful season-ticket drive by co-founders Cole Kachur and Jonathan Abrametz and approval by the SJHL governors at the June 7 annual general meeting the new Warman team will hit the ice next season But there’s plenty of work to do before then as all that would be transferred over to the new team is the head coach and the 50 listed players on the Hounds roster “If people are wanting to hit the ground running in September at the start of the SJHL season on September 20th there’s lots of work that has to be done in the community of Warman so that this franchise can get up and running and be competitive and be a good experience for players,” said McIntyre “There’s lots of logistical stuff they have to do whether it’s ordering supplies and equipment and getting a team name and getting a web presence and social media presence and finding billets and working with sponsors “Probably the easiest part is making the announcement and making the decision to go ahead and do it Now the real work is going to begin for the franchise.” the new team in Warman will remain in the SJHL’s Nutrien Division alongside the Humboldt Broncos Battlefords Stars and Kindersley Klippers and will actually cut down on travel for those teams operating the hockey team became less and less viable over recent years not only with the decline in student-athletes who played on the team but also the rising costs of running a junior program “To operate a good program with a good player experience you’re probably spending at least $800,000 a year,” said McIntyre “And so if you think about it from a colleges’ standpoint the board of directors are stewards for the school and they have to do what’s best for the 300 students that are at the College of Notre Dame “And you have 20 players that aren’t even students they’re taking a good chunk of your resources It would be incumbent upon the board to decide what is the best allocation of these resources and it would probably be to the majority of students the Hounds rank last in the 12-team SJHL and are set to miss the playoffs for a third straight year attracting a fan base from a town of less than 500 people has always been a challenge for the team to generate sustainable income “We don’t have a season-ticket base,” said Klippenstein “We’re in a community of under 500 people; that’s just not realistic “It’s quite obvious when you come attend the hockey games the following for our junior team hasn’t been strong and our team hasn’t been competitive in a long time I think people were expecting something to eventually change “The operating expenses of junior hockey have gone up considerably in the last 10 to 15 years (and) the revenue streams for that team just don’t match the expenses; not even close “Our boarding school students are a big piece of the revenue for all of our hockey teams and all of our operating expenses and our junior hockey team just didn’t fit into that.” Part of the school’s new vision also includes expansion into other sports including football with the school hiring former Saskatchewan Roughrider Nicholas Dheilly to head up the program “There’s a movement to diversify our programming,” said Klippenstein “We’ve made strong commitments in other areas with basketball “We’ve made significant investments in the in those programs and then also our hockey program just recognizing where the growth is coming from and trying to project what the market looks like.” Notre Dame’s Junior A program attracted many top prospects who went on to earn NCAA scholarships in the United States But the changing landscape of the NCAA’s eligibility rules which now allow former major junior players to play at NCAA schools means fewer top-end players are choosing the junior A route and instead playing in the Canadian Hockey League “That was one of biggest selling points for Notre Dame,” said Klippenstein “We had a lot of Division 1 student-athletes that are Hounds.” the emergence of the Professional Women’s Hockey League has led the school to try and put more resources into the female programming offered at the school “The PWHL’s growth in the female game is showing tremendous potential and we want to make sure we’re one of the leaders on that side of the game as well,” said Klippenstein Notre Dame is planning something for the Junior A Hounds final game at Duncan McNeill Arena on March 16 against the visiting Melfort Mustangs before they say goodbye to the team that has called Wilcox homes for 38 years “The community of Warman should be very excited for what’s coming their way,” said Klippenstein “Notre Dame was very thankful that we were the home of Junior A hounds and the SJHL was part of the lifestyle here for a long time “Everyone’s obviously somewhat reflective and maybe sad that something’s going to change they should be extremely excited that they’re going to a community that’s going to welcome junior hockey (with) one of the fastest growing communities in the province that has a tremendous facility.” while he said the relocation of the Hounds would be bittersweet it’s a decision that was important to make “I understand what they’re going to do in terms of new programming and a new vision for the school and the resources used to operate that team can be better purposed in other ways by the school and other programs Tracy Lynn (Klassen) Unger was born on February 24 She was the first born followed by two brothers Tracy came to Christ at a young age and was baptized upon profession of her faith in 2010 As a child Tracy was a little mother hen to her brothers and cousins She loved to spend time with children and showed strong leadership qualities as she dedicated much of her time to helping with Sunday School and serving at Ranger Lake Bible Camp for many years Her childhood and youth were full of happy memories of camping in the summer Tracy was also very musical and was part of the Winnipeg Mennonite Children’s Choir for four years with one of her highlights being a trip to Europe In 2002 her family moved from Winnipeg to Saskatoon where she finished high school Tracy loved to swim and completed her lifeguarding course which led to her first job working as a lifeguard Tracy graduated in 2007 and then pursued the ‘Outtatown Program’ at the Canadian Mennonite University in 2008 which gave her the opportunity to go on a missions trip to Guatemala for three months She then continued to help and serve others by completing her nursing degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 2012 It was during this time that her and Collin started dating Tracy and Collin spent much of their time hanging out with friends After four years they were married at Osler Mission Chapel on September 1 When reflecting on their first year of marriage both Collin and Tracy referenced it as their one normal It was during this year that Tracy pursued her interest in photography and started her own business taking family and wedding photos At this point because of where the tumor was located Tracy bravely faced the medical procedures that came her way and completed chemotherapy and radiation This put a pause on the tumors growth for a number of years Collin and Tracy rejoiced in the birth of their son Coen Tracy was able to enjoy those early years of motherhood in relatively good health She also was able to have the pleasure of going on many family trips with Collin and Coen to some of her favorite places one of Tracy’s routine scans showed that the tumor had begun growing again and at a rapid rate Tracy braved a high risk 13 hour craniotomy operation to remove her tumor at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary The operation was a great success but came with side effects It took about six months for Tracy to relearn to speak and regain her muscle memory Shortly after she had recovered she had a stroke which drastically affected mobility on her right side Tracy continued to take multiple medical setbacks in the months and years to follow She often wondered why they continued to happen to her but didn’t complain and always looked for the good in her situation She found joy in all the small things in her day to day- Her coffee and the birds that would entertain her on her deck She adjusted her life to what she could do In Tracy’s last three weeks of life her health declined rapidly Her speech and mobility became increasingly limited Collin being the supportive caregiver that he has proven to be searched for answers and the best care solutions for his wife But on March 5th both Tracy and Collin could tell something was changing On the early morning of March 6th Tracy was rushed to the Royal University Hospital it was concluded that the best place for Tracy was palliative care Tracy’s battle came to an end on the late evening of March 10th and as she was ushered through the gates to her eternal home in heaven by her Lord and Savior ‘But they who hope in the Lord will renew their strength They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary they will walk and not be faint.’ Isaiah 40:31 Tracy will always be remembered by: her husband Collin parents Vern and Cheryl Klassen and John and Tena Unger SaskatoonNewsFrom Hounds to Wolverines: SJHL’s Warman franchise gets a new nameBy Darrell RomuldPublished: March 12, 2025 at 9:00AM EDT Darrell Blaine Guenther was born August 16 to George G Guenther and Erna (Driedger) Guenther He was the second of four boys born to George and Erna and grew up on the farm near Osler and at 19 years old he was a Pitcher/Outfielder for the College Lads and in 1964 he was awarded the MVP - The Walter Carlisle Memorial Trophy He played Senior hockey with the Warman Wildcats and he was affectionately known as "Ding" for his scoring ability he then coached the Warman Wildcats for one year and took them to the Sask Valley Hockey League Championship 1977-1978 He married Doreen (Schlachter) in the spring of 1969 they moved into a little brown house (with no plumbing - the comment has been made that mom must have been madly in love) across from the Osler Farm Grain farming in the summer and raising his beef in the winter there was his team of horses (Ginger & Pepper) and it wasn't surprising to wake up with a calf in the furnace room in the basement warming up from being born outside in the winter Dogs and cats came and went but Pearl was his dog She followed him everywhere; it was common to look out the kitchen window and see him down on all fours playing with her and he had his smile when he said he was breaking bush so that we could pick rocks and roots - he called that great family time He had this unique whistle that not only brought Pearl running but two kids and maybe a look from mom and it brought many memories for all of us from ice crossings standing on running boards teaching us to drive the 3-ton truck taking a combine load on the run at midnight Many memories were made on the farm for young and old daughter Tracy her children Megan and Damond There will be a viewing for Dad on Saturday and we will be placing him in the Guenther Family Cemetery Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Darrell Guenther It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Cpl “Papa Ed” announce his passing on January 6 Ret RCAF) “Papa John” and Mary Patricia Gallant in Longueuil He graduated from R.C.M.P depot in 1981 and served his posted communities for 26 years He happily spent his semi retired life proudly working for Hundseth to fund the life of chasing his grandson’s and granddaughters from rink to rink He will be remembered for his witty humour nicknames and passion for life and family.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Ivan Luczka after a courageous two year battle with lung cancer Dave dedicated his life to his family and friends he loved his acreage and all the work that came with it There was nothing he enjoyed more than spending time with his grandchildren Dave had a passion for the outdoors; family ski vacations to the mountains and enjoyed many a day with his hunting and fishing buddies He told many stories of the exploits that he encountered A big part of Dave’s life was the construction industry leaving a lasting impact on all who were fortunate to know him Dave had over 34 years of experience in the construction industry and was involved in the development of over 1670 acres of land and multiple neighbourhoods within Saskatoon Dave received numerous awards and presentations for his work Dave received the 2013-2014 Heritage Award and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan 2014 Heritage Architecture Excellence Award for Stonebridge special use parks Dave also sat multiple boards and loved to serve his community Dave’s contributions to the construction industry will be remembered with admiration and gratitude Dave is survived by his wife of 49 years Judy Luczka (Fosty) Bennett and Maisie Robertson; sons Chris (Casey) Luczka and Geoff (Miren) Mila and Parker Luczka; brothers Myron (Irene) Luczka and sister Julie (Terry) Hrabowy; brothers in-law Steven (Lai) Fosty sister in-law Debbie (Dave) Schafer; numerous nephews A special thanks to the doctors and staff of the Saskatoon Cancer Centre and R.U.H for the care that they gave to Dave on his courageous battle a contribution to the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation can be made in Dave’s memory in lieu of flowers he would want you to spend a couple of hours of intentional quality time with your loved ones Our family would like to thank all those who were part of David’s life and helped to contribute to his joy Dave's spirit and memory will forever remain in our hearts Dave will be deeply missed by all who knew him Doug passed away at home on April 26 after a lengthy illness He is survived by his wife of 55 years Karen and all the rest of his family that he loved dearly A nephew expressed that now we’ve lost our “stoic giant” He very fortunate to make many amazing friends during his life and always appreciated their love and support He started working in the truck transport industry followed by 4 years with Sask Power and then advanced to Vehicle Manager for Sask Tel He retired in 2002 and ended his career as a school Bus Driver He spent many wonderful winters in LaPenita Mexico with his wife Karen where he made many new friends and was active in the Mexican community Doug’s happy place was at the cottage at Candle Lake where the family spent 32 wonderful years At Doug’s request there won’t be a funeral but there will be a celebration of his life later this summer where we welcome you to come and have a drink on Doug and swap stories donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Douglas Martin He grew up on a farm with his parents and only sister Edna Farming at this age became his passion more than school he started working at the University of Saskatchewan always bragging he had sixteen years of university It was here that he earned the nickname “Gentle Ben” he roomed together with John Siemens and Albert Unger Betty Graber in a “coma” he always said which he took as grabber and said that was exactly what he did Farming was his passion along with restoring tractors and collecting toy cars He had a room in their home filled from floor to ceiling Dad’s faith and love for his home church were served at Martensville Mission Church as an usher also being able to go on two mission trips They were able to live in a home in Warman for ten years before Dad’s health with dementia declined Dad and Mom were blessed with six children One boy and five girls: Mervin (Val) Penner; Shirley (Lloyd) Wiebe; Dianne (Trev) Beherns; Elaine (Joe) Wiebe; Phyllis (Ed) Wiebe; and Karen (Jason) Carlton Dad was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren Shirley and Lloyd’s daughter Lynsey (Matt) Murdock Dianne and Trev’s daughters Melissa (Jesse) Addis Elaine and Joe’s sons Dylan (Ambur) Wiebe Phyllis and Ed’s sons Jayden Wiebe and Brenden (Stacey) Wiebe Karen and Jason’s son Rylan Penner (Shayla) Great-grandchildren Reidyn & Lily Fehr; Kobe Ashdon & Lebron Peters; Jaxxson & Brixton Addis; Ben Owen & Claire Schick; Kylar & Kayden Wiebe; and another great-grandson due in March Dad was predeceased by his parents Ben and Sarah (Niessen) Penner; sister Edna and her husband Herman Hamm; in-laws Alvin and Eva Graber Art and Marlene Graber; and mother-in-law Martha Lemke For those unable to attend, the service will be available to view online at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/102658 Special thanks to the Warman Care Home for the care they gave our Dad We appreciated the comments the staff gave us regarding his sense of humor Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Benjamin Penner SASKATOON — Approval from the Warman City Council is needed to complete the relocation of the Notre Dame Hounds The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Board of Governors conditionally approved the move for the 2025-2026 season the Warman City Council’s approval must be supported by successful season ticket sales and corporate sponsorship to complete the transfer from Wilcox to the community 25 kilometres north of Saskatoon. Final league approval will occur at the Annual General Meeting in June — further details to come in the coming months Warman franchise co-founders Jonathan Abrametz and Cole Kachur said they are excited to bring top-notch junior hockey that could attract fans from nearby Saskatoon and enthusiasm for hockey at all levels will make the new Warman SJHL franchise a destination for some of the top junior hockey players in Canada,” said Abrametz “Our goal is to partner with the [SJHL] to offer players an excellent experience and opportunity to showcase their talents within a community deeply invested in their success while instilling valuable life skills beyond hockey,” added Kachur last won the SJHL crown in the 2001-2002 season where they successfully defended their SJHL title on their way to being the Junior A national champions after beating the Halifax Lions for the Centennial Cup the Hounds were awarded the Abbott Cup for being the Western Canada Junior “A” ice hockey champions and defeated Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions Winnipeg South Blues for the Anavet Cup The Hounds had been part of the SJHL since 1987 allowing junior hockey players to pursue their education while honing their skills by competing in one of the country’s top Junior A hockey leagues despite their interest in maintaining its reputation of keeping premier experience decided to discontinue the Junior A hockey program at Wilcox SJHL Commissioner Kyle McIntyre said the Notre Dame Board of Directors’ decision was bittersweet since the Hounds had a storied history which included producing quality players who made their mark in the NHL “We understand that there is a new and exciting vision for Notre Dame We appreciate the Board’s focus on player well-being and experience We are excited about possibly adding a strong and progressive new leadership group to our league in Saskatchewan’s fastest-growing city Thank you to the Hounds for 38 years of developing players and creating better citizens on and off the ice,” said McIntyre Erica's Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2015, in the Martens Warman Funeral Home, 402 Central Street West, Warman, SK. Interment will follow in Hepburn MB Cemetery, Hepburn, SK.If you are unable to attend Erica's Funeral Service, please click the following link for her live stream: Erica Peters Livestream Service Link.In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Rosthern Nursing Care Home.Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Mrs WARMAN - Four parties are vying to win the new legislature seat in Warman The riding previously was part of Martensville-Warman and Biggar-Sask Valley a population spike in the area caused a redistribution of the electoral boundaries in 2022 Warman is the ninth-largest city in Saskatchewan In 2020, Martensville-Warman was won by an incumbent member of the Saskatchewan Party, Terry Jenson. The Sask Party member is seeking another term as MLA in the newly-created Warman constituency Jenson was appointed as Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement in May who is not running in the upcoming election Jenson also owns the Clark’s Crossing Gazette based in Martensville The Sask Party and Jenson are the frontrunners in the riding the Sask Party received 76 per cent of the votes in the by-election over 60 per cent more votes than the next contender Erica Baerwald is representing the NDP in the Warman riding Baerwald has 20 years of experience in policy research conflict resolution and program implementation Baerwald is also the town councillor for Hepburn she wants to improve the quality of life for Saskatchewan residents Baerwald believes the Sask Party has ruined healthcare in the province and that change comes from listening to workers on the front line This will be Baerwald's first time running for a seat in the legislature While the NDP and Sask Party have been huge in Saskatchewan, a new party is sinking its teeth in the Warman riding. The Saskatchewan United Party, formed in 2022, has its own candidate, Andrea Early, running for the Warman riding Early has a degree in ethics and business and believes the Sask United Party can bring a bright future to the province “We [the Sask United Party] truly have the ability to and momentum to create tangible change,” said Early on her candidate profile with former members of the Sask Party joining their party under leader John Hromek The final candidate for the Warman riding is Adriana Hackl Pinno for the Saskatchewan Green Party the Saskatchewan Green Party only got 1.7 per cent of the votes in the area no candidate for the riding has been announced for the upcoming election SASKATOON— Warman Mayor Gary Philipchuk said they welcome the relocation of the Notre Dame Hounds to their city after the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Board of Governors last week conditionally approved the move for the 2025-26 season The franchise’s move now awaits Warman city council’s approval which will be discussed and decided on during one of its meetings in March The exact date of the meeting has not yet been set Philipchuk told SaskToday that they expect the move to enhance Warman’s status as one of the province’s fastest-growing cities and attract more investment Successful season ticket sales and corporate sponsorship will complete the transfer “We are excited to welcome the team to our community build on the team's momentum in Wilcox It brings a talent and entertainment that we welcome,” Philipchuk said in an email so we see the economic benefits and energy to keep our growth continuing with many hockey fans buying season tickets I also expect our regional business community to sponsor the team.” The Warman Home Centre Communiplex will be the franchise's new home with plans to renovate and upgrade the facility once the move is finalized A collaboration between the new owners and other partners will fund the project “The number of seats could be increased and a press box added The arena currently holds 1,178 seated visitors and 500 standing It will be a partnership with the ownership group corporate sponsorship and community support,” Philipchuk added Jonathan Abrametz and Cole Kachur co-founded the Warman franchise They promised to bring top-notch junior hockey games that would attract fans from Saskatoon last won the SJHL title in the 2001-02 season They had an incredible run in 1988 when they successfully defended their SJHL title and became the Junior A national champions after defeating the Halifax Lions for the Centennial Cup the Hounds were awarded the Abbott Cup as the Western Canada Junior A hockey champions and defeated Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions Winnipeg South Blues for the Anavet Cup allowing junior hockey players to pursue their education while honing their skills in one of the country’s top Junior A hockey leagues Despite its interest in maintaining premier experience the Notre Dame board of directors decided to discontinue the Junior A hockey program in Wilcox 1950 in Saskatoon to William and Maria (Teichroeb) Niessen His growing up years were spent at Clark’s Crossing After grade 7 he felt he’d had enough schooling and later on went to Kelsey for mechanic training He was a mechanic who took pride in doing a good job He was baptized upon the confession of his faith in 1975 They shared life’s joys and sorrows for 46 years He built his first house on Gray Avenue in Saskatoon in 1977 After six and a half years the decision was made to sell and move to Warman where he built our last house He enjoyed travelling and they spent many vacations in Mexico The last five years of his life he dealt with some health issues that were quite debilitating for him It was very special to have a family vacation in Mazatlan in 2020 On the morning of November 14 he passed suddenly from a heart attack He will leave a huge void in the family but we rest assured that he is safe in the presence of our heavenly Father Surviving are his loving wife Linda; children Judy (Dan) Martens Dallas (Saydi Harlton) and his 4 grandchildren Mikayla and Jeremiah Martens; his 8 siblings Margaret (Peter) Danabassis Noah (Sandra); his in-laws Marlene (Martin) Wiebe Loretta (Daryl) Bueckert; step mother-in-law Sarah Neufeld He was predeceased by his parents William and Maria Niessen We will miss you so much and always love you.  2024 in the Warman Bergthaler Mennonite Church Viewing will take place prior to the service at the church James will be laid to rest at Schoenweise Cemetery.  Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with the care of Mr Our beloved 96 year old mother passed away peacefully with her family at her side grandmother and great-grandmother whose warmth touched every generation of her family Family was the most important part of her life You always knew Mom had a teaching background – make a grammar error while talking to her and you got corrected immediately FaceTiming with loved ones right up to the day before her passing honesty and enduring love will be deeply missed siblings Laverne (Theo) Storie and sons Bob & George Norval (Blanche) Mitchell and son Morris and daughter Brenda Marjorie is lovingly remembered by her four sons and their families son Douglas (Laura) - granddaughter Tanis (Kyle) - Loxley and Bjorn son Ricky (Vivian) - grandson Owen (Brenda) - Wesley granddaughter Charlene (Morgan) - Prentice and Palmer granddaughter Shannon - Gracie and Spencer son Robert (Kathy) - grandson Jordan (Kara) grandson Graham (Kira),and son Donald (Marilyn) - granddaughter Kristen (Corbin) - Hazel and Bridget Marjorie was born on a farm near Strasbourg She attended school in Strasbourg and at Lake Center she moved to Saskatoon to live with her Aunt Min and Uncle Alex to finish her schooling and attended school at King Edward and City Park Collegiate After two years of teaching in Pengard and Tate she returned to Saskatoon to attend the U of S to upgrade her teaching certificate and later joined the Canadian National Railway as an Operator Marjorie taught for two years in Dinsmore and returned to Tate to teach high school David and Marjorie were married on August 15th 1951 at the Mitchell family farm in Strasbourg She taught one more year at Tate before moving to Raymore where she resided for eleven years David and Marjorie had three boys – Douglas Marjorie was a treasurer for the Raymore Rockets Hockey Club and an active member of the United Church They then moved to Netherhill for four years where they welcomed another boy The next move was to Quinton for two years Marjorie had continued her teaching career as a substitute teacher during her stays in Quinton then on to Yorkton for five years and finally back to Saskatoon where she resided until her passing Marjorie spent the last six years of her life in Hyde Park Personal Care Home She would like to thank the caregivers for their care and attention Interment will follow at a later date in Semans Cemetery donations in Marjorie’s memory can be made to the Semans Cemetery or the Salvation Army.Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Mrs Marjorie Black's care and arrangements Buck was born in a 2-room log house on Muskeg Lake He attended school in Duck Lake & Marcelin spending his teenage summers at cadet camp in Vernon His family life began when he met & married the love of his life They built a home together while Buck worked as a land surveyor throughout the prairies It was impossible to be on a highway with him without a story starting with “I was here back in…” His love of road trips has been instilled in his kids who have all logged hundreds of thousands of miles for both work & fun Buck was introduced to hunting by his best friend This turned into a lifelong passion of ‘just looking over the next hill.’ Retirement brought many new joys amazing road trips from Alaska to New Mexico as well as joining new communities such as the 12-40 artists group & the Legion in Leask Buck was a pillar of the Duncan Beach community helping with or supervising all projects & always stopping by for a chat & a joke Buck will be lovingly remembered and forever cherished by his children Chris (Robin) & their daughters Amy Ruth Clint (Kari) & their daughter Jenna Lynn He is survived by a vast community of cousins William's Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church Interment will take place after his Funeral Service at the Muskeg Lake Cemetery William Lafond's care and arrangements Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church It is with heavy hearts that we as a family along with his construction family announce the passing of Gary Lynn Wason on March 22 He spent his early years growing up in the Regina area left home at 15 years old where he went to work for PFRA Crew learning to Survey…then moving on to Northern Saskatchewan and Whitehorse getting into Road Construction operating Heavy Equipment and becoming Foreman and a Superintendent in Alberta He loved running the Dozer and was employed with many great companies along his life’s journey One of his Proudest moments started in Golden BC was getting Flatiron Constructors Canada Ltd He was meticulous when it came to equipment He was a great Mentor to many in the Construction Industry making a lot of Lifetime friends along the way Gary's leisure time was spent taking off in the Motorhome or spending time in his Shop/Man Cave making his Bird feeders and Houses and having a Beer or 3 with his Wonderful Neighbours His favorite song: A Thousand Miles from Nowhere… and that’s usually where he was and always spoke what he thought would be: *It only takes 2 beers to cut the Grass * The only thing that gets me excited is driving past a Construction site and seeing all that brand new Equipment Donations may be made in Gary's name to the New Hope Dog Rescue or charity of your choice.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Leaha Dowie She attended Bishop Klien School and ED Feehan High School She then pursued post- secondary in Early Childhood Development Throughout high school she worked at the Saskatoon Star Phoenix and then she had the job of her life working at Clements Greenhouse shortly after high school and developed a friendship that lasted until her untimely passing Leaha’s devotion to her children was unwavering making everything from homemade bread to baked treats dedicated person who loved her family and the people around her She poured her heart and soul into motherhood leaving behind a legacy of love and nurturing that will never be forgotten.  She used her artistic skills to develop a business where she started making beautiful jewelry and saw her creations sold in shops across Saskatchewan Her earrings became a symbol of her creativity and passion touched the lives of everyone she met her brothers Michael (Lindsay) Shawarski and Justin Shawarski her special friend Marie Yandt and numerous extended family members and friends who all cherished her deeply.  A mass of Christian burial will be held at St Patrick’s Parish at 3339 Centennial Drive December 12th at 11:30 am with Father Godwin’s presiding.  Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.  Leaha’s spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Leaha Dowie It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Corny Peters A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m 2025 in Warman Bergthaler Mennonite Church For those who are unable to attend, the funeral service will be available to view online, via Livestream link https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/102217 He will be deeply missed by family and friends Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Corny Peters City of Warman councillor Doug Ramage —who was elected to a second term back in November — submitted his immediate resignation at the beginning of the March 10 council meeting Ramage said he was deeply grateful for the trust invested in him by Warman residents he believed it was in the best interests of his family and his responsibilities as a council member to step down “I want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly,” Ramage said adding that he had the utmost confidence in the abilities of his fellow council members to continue to serve the city “with the same dedication we have collectively strived to uphold.” He urged council to continue focusing on issues that impact their residents such as access to health care services as well as to support area businesses and manufacturers through local procurement policies especially given the potential financial impact from U.S “I wish Warman city council and residents continued success in all future endeavours,” he said Mayor Philipchuk thanked Ramage for his service and dedication in areas such as economic development “We appreciate all that you’ve done for the City of Warman and continue to do as a volunteer (and) as a coach,” Philipchuk said Ramage did not stay for the rest of the March 10 council meeting noting that it would be inappropriate given that there were several items on the agenda that will impact the city A byelection must now be held to replace Ramage who was first elected to Warman city council in 2020 The byelection can take place anytime within six months of the resignation A date will be decided at a future council meeting 2025From the day she was born in Grande Prairie Kerra made a lasting impression on all those who shared her path living every farm girl’s dream – riding horses and caring for animals Growing up with two older brothers forged her strong spirit and sense of humour in a way that only constant teasing can Kerra’s love for animals and the outdoors continued to be a staple in her adventures throughout her life or relax by the fire on the beach or in the backyard Across the three western provinces of British Columbia Kerra made countless friends who will carry cherished memories of Kerra forever her close friend and roommate Cortnie shared a great number of these adventures with her and her smile lit up every room she ever walked into!” Kerra went on to work in the hospitality industry where she continued her work with ATCO in her new role as Finance Lead Her co-workers have shared these words for Kerra:“Kerra was more than a co-worker; she was a friend who treated everyone like family We remember her unwavering willingness to help and how (despite workplace stresses) she always made time for her colleagues Kerra was a beautiful person in every way – we will deeply miss our talks and especially her genuine care and ability to prop others up.Her spirit and love will echo in our hearts; her infectious laugh and zest for life will be cherished and never forgotten.”Kerra despite her ‘fun-sized’ stature and she enveloped those around her in that radiant light which will be deeply deeply missed.Kerra leaves behind her loving parents Len and Tracey Burns; brothers Jesse (Sam) and Duston(Erin) and the many nieces and nephews she loved beyond measure: Huxley and colleagues.A celebration of life will be held August 9 please consider a donation to your local animal rescue organization from “Kerra and Jack-Jack.” Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Kerra Burns' care and arrangements.  WARMAN — Nearly a year after hiring Marty Baroni for the position City of Warman councillors have chosen to let go of their new city manager councillors voted to relieve Baroni of his responsibilities following an in-camera session where human resources matters are typically discussed City council has appointed Amanda Rosenthal-Hiebert as interim city manager to oversee operations until a permanent replacement is selected Mayor Gary Philipchuk said council determined that a change in leadership was necessary at this time “Marty has been with the City of Warman for nearly a year after moving from the Town of Biggar and we sincerely appreciate his contributions during his time with us,” said Philipchuk I want to thank Marty for his service and wish him and his family all the best in the future.” No other reason was given for Baroni’s dismissal The release indicated no further comment will be given According to another news release from last year Baroni had started in the position on March 20 He had previously worked for the Town of Biggar for over a decade most recently serving as their chief administrative officer Baroni had also served as a councillor for the Town of Kerrobert from 2006 to 2010 before working as assistant administrator The release stated that Baroni was hired after council had conducted a recruitment competition ahead of the impending retirement of Robert (Bob) Smith who had “enjoyed a successful 37-year career of municipal service.” Warman city council is down a member following the resignation of councillor Doug Ramage who also submitted his resignation at the March 10 meeting Ramage had been re-elected to a second term in November It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Jasmin Peters announces her sudden passing at the age of 34 Jasmin was born to her parents Loren Peters and Lena Gray on February 3 Everyone who knew Jasmin thought of her as intelligent She graduated from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Moose Jaw with a degree in Architectural Technology in April 2017 She really loved the work she did and had her own business she took time creating detailed ink drawings of fantastical places which she gifted to those she cared for Jasmin sold her art at Fire and Flower in Weyburn and was a board member and friend of the bird club ‘Squawk n Talk.’ She enjoyed the outdoors She also enjoyed the floral conservatory in Regina She was very dedicated to everything she did and cared for including animals.  Left to mourn her passing is Jasmin’s mother please consider donating to: Saskatoon SPCA or the Canadian Mental Health Association. Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with Jasmin's care and arrangements The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Board of Governors has conditionally approved the relocation of the Notre Dame Hounds to the community of Warman for the 2025-26 season The relocation is contingent upon approval by Warman City Council and a successful season ticket and corporate sponsorship drive in the community all Notre Dame list assets and active players eligible for the 2025-26 SJHL season will be transferred to the Warman SJHL franchise The modern SJHL Hounds have been part of the SJHL since 1987 the Hounds have provided outstanding opportunities for young men to pursue their academic and hockey futures while playing in one of Canada’s top Junior A leagues With the sincere interest of maintaining Notre Dame’s stellar reputation the Notre Dame Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to discontinue Junior A Programming at Wilcox Commissioner Kyle McIntyre commented on the relocation: “It is bittersweet having a historical program like the Notre Dame Junior A Hounds leave the SJHL We understand that there is a new and exciting vision for Notre Dame We appreciate the Board’s focus on player well-being and experience and are excited about the possibility of adding a strong and progressive new leadership group to our league in Saskatchewan’s fastest growing city.”  “Thank you to the Hounds for 38 years of developing players and creating better citizens both on and off the ice.” within a community deeply invested in their success while instilling valuable life skills beyond hockey,” said Warman Co-Founders Cole Kachur and Jonathan Abrametz will make the new Warman SJHL franchise a destination for some of the top junior hockey players in Canada.”  Final league approval will take place at the league’s Annual General Meeting in June Further details to come in the coming 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Media a division of Phoenix Group to Betty (Elizabeth) and Terry Gingara in Nipawin Grant convocated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan He started in Alberta working for Kenonic Controls in Calgary then for BCP in Saskatoon and then MPE Engineering in Lethbridge Then back to Saskatchewan to work for a few consulting firms in Saskatoon – Associated Engineering Then Grant left the consulting engineering sector and joined Mosaic Potash in Esterhazy he started with BHP Mining in Saskatoon.  Volunteering and mentoring were so important to Grant In 2023 he received the Fellow of Engineer’s Canada designation This national award from Engineers Canada was given to Grant because of his exceptional contributions and volunteerism to the engineering profession in Canada Grant was an active volunteer and past Chair with the APEGS Discipline Committee and a volunteer with APEGS mentorship program He was a volunteer with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for over twenty years participating on several subcommittees for the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and is a contributor listed in the Canadian Electrical Code in 3 sections #14 Grant was nominated for Dalhousie University’s engineering mentor of the year in 2016 He married Michelle Quintin on September 25 He was very mechanically inclined and loved RVing working on his 1962 Dodge Dart Convertible He was a very handy guy and could fix anything Grant will be cremated and will not be buried per his request Please join the family for a luncheon following the service Memorials or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering in the name of Grant Gingara If you are unable to attend Grant's service, you may view online at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=5ae888e9-ba66-4f9b-92b0-3908e1506c0f You will need to enter an email or phone number to register to be able to view the livestream link Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Grant Gingara.  we announce the death of Michelle WENC (née ENS) She is survived by her father and mother Edmund and Charlotte ENS Her oldest brother Cameron (Brenda-Lynn) daughter Kristin and her youngest brother Warren ENS daughters Kailee Her mother-in-law Evelyn WENC and brother-in-law Wayne (Karla) daughter Emma and son Mason Michelle was preceded in death by her father-in-law Wilmer WENC grandparents Albert (Emma) STEVE and Peter (Anna) ENS Michelle's career spanned of 41 years at Intercontinental Packers (Maple Leaf) While working there she met the love of her life Wes and many lifelong friendships Her close-knit family was the centre of her world Being a grandmother filled her last years with joy and purpose Michelle's home was always a special place of warmth Her family and friends were welcomed with an open door Her enjoyment of her backyard and camping reflected this Her quick departure has left a void in the lives of all who cared about her She will be fondly remembered for her quick wit A Celebration of Michelle's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m Michelle's service will be available to view online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saqwYuSEygI In lieu of flowers and to honor Michelle's love of sports, the family requests that donations be made to KidSport Canada at https://kidsportcanada.ca/ Michelle's family and friends would like to thank the St Paul's Hospital emergency and ICU doctors and nurses for all the effort kindness and care provided in our family’s time of need Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Michelle Wenc In Loving Memory of Maria WagnerOctober 31 With hearts full of love and profound sadness a beautiful soul who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her and radiant spirit will never be forgotten.  joy-filled home alongside her seven brothers and six sisters Despite the lively chaos of a large family she found time to nurture her passions—playing the piano and attending services where her faith blossomed Her beautiful voice was as uplifting as her presence leaving those who heard her enchanted by her warmth and sincerity Maria’s life truly blossomed when she met the love of her life they built a remarkable life rooted in faith They would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this year Maria was the heart of her abundant family and Angela (predeceased)—nine grandchildren She cherished every moment with her family and the warmth of her iconic smile and sparkling eyes.  and ability to light up any room that defined her She had a way of making everyone feel seen and cherished leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who crossed her path Maria found comfort and companionship at Bethany Manor where she made dear friends and shared countless moments of joy and heartfelt connection and she trusted wholeheartedly in the path laid before her Maria’s health took a turn in recent weeks and she passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon surrounded by the love and care of compassionate staff We invite all who knew and loved Maria to join us in celebrating her extraordinary life at a memorial service on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Cornerstone Church, 315 Lenore Road. If you are unable to attend Maria's Funeral Service, please use the following link for her live stream service: Maria's Livestream Service.  Martens Funeral Home in Warman is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs Heidi’s family moved to the Nipawin area where she obtained her Diploma in Marketing and Communications Heidi worked many jobs before she landed at NORAC where she met the love of her life Heidi's family was her greatest treasure She blessed her family by passing on her love of nature Nothing brought her more pleasure than being among the trees and spotting a deer Her passion for animals was evident in how she loved her precious dogs Heidi not only found joy while cross-country skiing This is where she felt spiritually connected Spirituality was core to Heidi's being.  collecting friends from every era and aspect of her life Her ability to make each person feel valued and worthy was a testament to her character her infectious smile lighting up every room she entered A well-organized space brought the biggest smile to Heidi's face she was either organizing a space in her home or sending reels on organization to her peeps either organizational systems or books were sent via Amazon daily Heidi's passions did not end there; she loved to immerse herself in all things creative She relished trying new art forms - the messier Heidi's greatest masterpiece was her family and time into shaping the foundation of her family She will also be greatly missed by her mother A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday For those unable to attend Heidi's service, it will be available to view online via Livestream at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/102780  Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Heidi Strelioff.  WatchWhy Warman is so popularThe Mayor of Saskatchewan's fastest growing city on why Warman is so popular Audrey Hamon suddenly passed away in Saskatoon Audrey was the absolute definition of a Mom and all were welcome to her table and days spent with her children Jeff (Kendal) and Jennifer (Aaron) and her “grandcritters.” Even at 80 years young Audrey would insist on tenting on camping trips so she could be with her kids whom she loved so much–just one of the many reasons why Kendal and Aaron bragged about winning the mother-in-law lottery visiting their brother Jack (Andorlie) and his family or having coffee with her in-laws Marlo and Maggie and their family She took pleasure in hearing about the accomplishments of her nieces welcoming all to family meals that always featured way too much food and–of course–the best perogies and cabbage rolls If you were lucky enough to have met Audrey her caring nature always focused on others before herself You may have been one of the many folks she happily helped while managing Forest Grove Village someone she smiled at on her Tuesday outings with her sister or perhaps–back in the 1980s–you were bounced out of the Big River Hotel bar by this five-foot force Audrey loved finding a sunny spot at the lake or a cozy chair with a cup of coffee and a good book she was an active participant in life who loved gardening and getting together with her dear friends at Circle Drive Place and Golden Manor She built community by helping on social committees and beautifully decorating doors for neighbours to enjoy The family thanks the first responders for their care and dedication to their work Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Audrey Hamon Kevin BergerLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterClark’s Crossing Gazette Nearly a year after hiring Marty Baroni for the position mayor Gary Philipchuk said council determined that a change in leadership was necessary at this time “Marty has been with the City of Warman for nearly a year after moving from the Town of Biggar and we sincerely appreciate his contributions during his time with us,” said Philipchuk I want to thank Marty for his service and wish him and his family all the best in the future.” No other reason was given for Baroni’s dismissal who had “enjoyed a successful 37-year career of municipal service.” Prince Albert's only locally-owned daily newspaper Eugene passed away peacefully at the Warman Retirement Care home at the age of 90 years He moved to Warman in 2020 to be closer to family were just a few of the many facets of a man who lived a full Special thanks to everyone at Warman Retirement Care for making his last months ones of a happy table Cremation will take place through Martens Warman Funeral Home Donations in his honour may be made to the Oxbow Flower Committee Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Eugene Landry.  we announce that Klinton Jacob Kurpiela passed away on February 6 Klinton was born to Mary & Hans Kurpiela in Saskatoon The open method of homeschooling suited him well He was very creative & would often craft interesting things out of recycled materials These are things he enjoyed his entire life His enjoyment of gaming lead him to Friday night gaming at Dragon’s Den Games.  The side effects of type 1 diabetes from the age of 9 The last few years of his life were enjoyed at Samaritan Place in long term care The caregivers he grew to know became as a second family.  Though his passing leaves a big hole in our hearts he was ready to go home to see his Heavenly family Klinton's Service will be available to view online at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=a84f6801-1329-4238-8290-46579860d88b it will require that you enter either an email address or a cell phone number to access the livestream.  Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangments for Klinton Kurpiela.