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Adam Warburton and Joanna Ferris with their son Weston (photo courtesy Jennifer Warburton) will also take over the care of two-year-old Weston in Saskatoon, then Edmonton. “With that news (of the heart complications), there have been appointments. They’ve had to go to Saskatoon every two weeks, they have to go to Regina for specialist appointments. They live here in Moose Jaw, so that travel in itself is expensive,” said Jenn Warburton. With a C-section followed by an air ambulance trip, followed by what will likely be at least a month’s stay in Edmonton while the baby recovers, Adam and Joanna are feeling anxious, Warburton said. “Adam and Jo will both be out of work,
so we’re just trying to make it a loss less stressful for them, because they still have to pay bills.” Tickets to the Crushed Can fundraiser are $20 each, and can/bottle donations are also being accepted. “The community has been wonderful so far,” Weston said. “People we don’t even know are donating. Our work family at Providence Place have also been very wonderful and supportive.” Text Sherry Weston at 306-313-6782 or Jennifer Warburton at 306-313-0420 to buy a ticket or arrange a recycling drop-off.
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