History

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corporation was originally incorporated in 1971. The Bylaws stated that a minimum of two Kinsmen members sit on the Board of Directors. It was located on Sixth Street with a mandate to serve those with disabilities in the City.

A Manager was hired in August of 1971, with three supervisors and a total of 13 program participants. The Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers from the community.

Some of the original contracts and projects included silk screening, candle making, sorting bottles for Laing’s Beverages, duplicating, snow shoveling, wedding decorations, highway stakes and slip covers for Canada Wire.

In 1976 the Wor-Kin Shop moved to a new location, 42-10th Street. During the next couple of years, several grants and donations were received from the government and Kinsmen that were used to facilitate and equip the new building.

In 1979 the Wor-Kin Shop amalgamated with Aspen Industries, a pallet manufacturing company affiliated with Weyburn Psychiatric Center. This amalgamation increased the number of program participants to 46, many of whom continued to work in the wood production area.

Between 1982 and 1990, several changes took place. Two more building additions were developed and the Sarcan Depot was opened in May 1988. The Corporation then became a SARC (Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres) member agency.

In 1994 a paper recycling program was developed for the Activity Center. Over the years this program has changed and evolved to meet the changing needs and abilities of the participants involved in its operation.

In December 1995, a new building at 1720 East Avenue was purchased. This was the former beer storage facility for the Saskatchewan Brewer’s Association. Renovations were completed and occupancy happened in 1996. Since then, the products and services offered have continued to change and expand. Our programming focus is on offering quality of life, community based programs and employment opportunities.

We operate a full service woodshop and manufacture items such as: survey stakes and lathe, pallets, shipping crates and miscellaneous special order wood

We offer business in Weyburn the opportunity to recycle paper and cardboard products through our weekly pickup service. We also offer a Confidential Document Shredding service to citizens and businesses in our community.