Chatterbox: Weekly Tidbits, Sep 4

By Kate Winquist

Our sincere condolences go to the family, friends and coworkers of Wilmer Gonzalez, who was tragically killed while attending an emergency sewer backup call for the Town of Kindersley on the evening of August 30.

Wilmer was well loved by his family, friends and coworkers. Kindersley Minor Hockey posted on their Facebook page that he “always had a smile on his face, a contagious laugh and a “Hello my friend” when he saw you.”

If you wish to help out Wilmer’s family, donations can be made by e-transfer to: wilmersfamily2022@gmail.com

Ten people were killed, and at least 15 were injured in a rash of stabbings that put the entire province of Saskatchewan on alert while police attempted to track down the two suspects, authorities said Sunday.

The suspects, named by police as Damien Sanderson, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 30, remained at large hours after authorities started receiving reports from about 5:40 a.m. local time of people being stabbed at the James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon.

As of press time, they still had not been apprehended.

It was close, but no cigar for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as they lost 20-18 in the Labour Day Classic against the Winnipeg Bluebombers in front of a sold-out crowd at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday. The Riders looked poised to take the lead late in the game, but Cody Fajardo was intercepted deep in Winnipeg territory. Once again, penalties also hurt the Riders as their record falls to 6-6 this season. Next up: Banjo Bowl.