Weldon residents remember Wes Peterson, one of Saskatchewan’s knife victims

Wes Peterson was one of the victims of Sunday’s stabbing in Saskatchewan that killed 10 and injured 18.

Peterson was an elderly gentleman living in Weldon.

“When I found out my friend had been killed, I just fell to the ground,” said Ruby Works, a neighbor.

Works said Peterson enjoys gardening, planting cucumbers and tomatoes, and showing off his two cats.

“He took pride in making his blueberry jelly.”

She said she has known Peterson since she was a little girl.

Works added that Peterson’s grandson lived with him and that his grandson was in hiding.

“[Peterson’s family] Everyone is in shock, the whole community. The community won’t be the same without him,” said Works.

April Audette, one of Wes’ neighbors, said her dog was linked to Peterson.

“He was the sweetest old man. He was the nicest guy,” said Audette.

Leroy Shier has lived in Weldon since 1976 and said it was pointless.

“It doesn’t make any sense at all, why would two young people stab and kill an older guy like that?”

“[Peterson] can’t fight back, he’s not a threat to anyone, never was,” Shier added.

“No one deserves this, no matter who you are.”

Both suspects, Myles and Damien Sanderson, are still at large. Saskatchewan RCMP said if anyone has information about the incident call 9-1-1.

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