Dylan Fiessel

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are on the road once again for Game 6 of the SJHL playoff quarterfinals tonight against the Battlefords North Stars. The Red Wings lead the series 3-2, and have the chance to advance to the second round on the road against the North Stars. Besides the 4-3 win at Crescent Point Place on Game 1, the last 4 games have been won by the visiting team. A deviation from the normal that head coach and general manager, Cody Mapes, is fine with given the Red Wings success on the road.

Last month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or CFIA officially declared a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis or bovine TB. An investigation spanning six years has taken place, tracking the movements of the herd to limit the spread of bovine TB. Dr. Stacey Vos, veterinarian and Animal Health Regional Veterinary Officer with the CFIA, talks about the case itself and the risks associated with bovine TB. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings return home this weekend with a chance to advance to the SJHL playoff semifinals Saturday night against the Battlefords North Stars. After splitting the home series in Weyburn last weekend, the Red Wings soared to victory in North Battleford, taking both road games on Tuesday and Wednesday.  

Last month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or CFIA officially declared a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis or bovine TB. An investigation spanning back six years has taken place, tracking the movements of the herd to limit the spread of bovine TB. Dr. Stacey Vos, veterinarian and Animal Health Regional Veterinary Officer with the CFIA, talks about the case itself, and the risks associated with bovine TB. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are looking to carry their momentum from last night's 5-3 win in Game 3, into tonight's Game 4. With last night's win, the Red Wings now go up 2-1 in the best-of-seven quarterfinal series and have a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a win tonight. They will then come home for a crucial Game 5 on Saturday at Crescent Point Place.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings hit the road tonight to take on the Battlefords North Stars in Game 3 of the SJHL playoff quarterfinals. The Red Wings split the home series with a Game 1 win 4-3 at Crescent Point Place last Friday, and then a Game 2 loss 5-2, evening up the series 1-1. As the venue switches and the Red Wings travel north to the Access Communications Centre in North Battleford, the excitement continues to build in this tightly contested first round matchup. Jaxson Ruthven, forward for the Red Wings, states there's fun to be had in the challenge.

Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a pause on the consumer carbon levy for April 1st. With gas stations switching over to summer fuel, a pause on the consumer levy, an expected federal election end of April, U.S. tariffs set to implement April 2nd, and a possible ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine; there has never been a more tumultuous month ahead for gas prices.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says he’s never seen so many factors at play. 

Yesterday was the Spring Equinox, otherwise known as the First Day of Spring. This occurs when the axis of Earth is tilted neither towards nor away from the sun. This creates roughly the same amount of sunlight as it does darkness. As the days progress, the sun will rise earlier and set later all the way until Autumn. That’s when the Fall Equinox occurs and after that, the sunlight becomes less and less. With the sun shining and a daytime high of plus 8, it certainly feels like Spring.  

At the Pangman School Gym, just 60 kilometers West of Weyburn on Highway 13, coins and other collectibles will be on full display at the Pangman Coin and Collectible Show and Sale. On Saturday, March 22nd from 10-3 P.M. there will be over 10 tables spanning a variety of different collectibles including coins, postcards, stamps, etc. Brad Neiszner, organizer of the Show and Sale, wanted to have a different event for people to enjoy. 

Last week, Cereals Canada released a Global Markets for Canadian Wheat: Key Insights Report, highlighting five markets that were part of the 2024 New Wheat Crop Trade and Technical Missions and the United States. Cereals Canada released this report alongside a webinar, explaining the report and the highlights from it to wheat producers, researchers, and industry members.