Growing up in and around Weyburn, Saskatchewan, makes leaving a community that feels more like family difficult, but coming back every two-three weeks is a blessing.
During reading breaks from university, people return home to their families and visit friends and even strangers at the local bars. Without leaving behind the memories, the mind floods with memories as soon as you enter the city.
Children would run to the local 7-Eleven on their lunch breaks from school, which transforms into people who are now adults, running to Starbucks to get their next fix so they can finish a shift.
It is interesting how time changes.
Children flood into the Weyburn Comprehensive School to sit in their classrooms to get an education, not realizing how big of an impact this educational institution has on people. Students leave in June; some come back the following year, and others graduate to live their lives. Many don’t acknowledge the staff at this school, but they are helping people every day.
Students go off to live their lives, but for some unforeseen reason, they manage to always come back. They come back for coffee with friends just to walk around the Tatawa Parkway Trails. They watch all the dogs and rabbits run wild.
If coffee isn’t really your thing, there are many other opportunities around Weyburn to keep everyone entertained. The local rink is home to many, as people fill the bleachers to support the Weyburn Red Wings. It truly is a sight to see: the crowd screaming and the fans cheering as people come far and near.
Many students remember the fun times they have at the curling rink, where many physical education classes learn to curl. The good, the bad, and the ugly – where many learn to have fun and excel at new skills.
Speaking from experience, Weyburn has a reputation for being a loving and supportive community.
When leaving Weyburn, people remember the bright colours of Souris Valley that burst once spring arrived and the snow melted away.
Once track and football season arrives for the students at WCS, parents and guardians gather around to support their student-athletes. A sense of community shines brightly when hundreds of people gather around.
Coming back to visit with family and friends is pure enjoyment for many. The community does an excellent job of giving people a reason to come back.
Submitted by Emma Zieglgansberger,
Regina
