'Tanya deserves justice': Family of Weyburn shooting victim pleads for answers as RCMP praise public's help

The family of the woman killed in a shooting on Highway 39 last week is pleading for the person responsible to come forward, saying the loss has left a giant gaping hole in their lives. 

The emotional appeal was released Tuesday by the RCMP on behalf of the family of Tanya Myers, who was identified as the 44-year-old victim who tragically died on September 12. The statement came during a media briefing where investigators also lauded what they called the public's fantastic response to calls for information.

'Tanya deserves justice': Family of Weyburn shooting victim pleads

The family of the woman killed in a shooting on Highway 39 last week is pleading for the person responsible to come forward, saying the loss has left a giant gaping hole in their lives. 

The emotional appeal was released Tuesday by the RCMP on behalf of the family of Tanya Myers, who was identified as the 44-year-old victim who tragically died on September 12. The statement came during a media briefing where investigators also lauded what they called the public's fantastic response to calls for information.

‘Tanya deserves justice’: Family urges answers in Weyburn shooting

The family of the woman killed in a shooting on Highway 39 last week is pleading for the person responsible to come forward, saying the loss has left a giant gaping hole in their lives. 

The emotional appeal was released Tuesday by the RCMP on behalf of the family of Tanya Myers, who was identified as the 44-year-old victim who tragically died on September 12. The statement came during a media briefing where investigators also lauded what they called the public's fantastic response to calls for information.

Weyburn Mayor describes shock and disbelief in community following fatal shooting

In the wake of a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a local woman last Friday, Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards says the community is reeling with "sadness and disbelief". He described Weyburn as a "very tight-knit city" where the unsettling incident is impacting a lot of people. 

Drivers urged to use caution on Highway 28 following culvert failure

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is advising motorists to be cautious on a portion of Highway 28 after a culvert failure led to a sinkhole. 

The affected area is located on the highway between its junction with Highway 13 and Radville. According to Dan Palmer, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Highways, the ministry became aware of the sinkhole on Monday morning after a culvert in the area failed. 

SHA program keeps watch on Nickle Lake water quality this summer

With the unofficial end of summer, the Labour Day long weekend approaching, many are looking forward to heading out to the local lakes. With this in mind, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding the public about its program designed to keep swimmers safe. The provincial Healthy Beaches Program routinely monitors water quality at selected public beaches, including Nickle Lake just outside of Weyburn. 

Wildlife Rescue Society asks southeast residents to call first, seeks local volunteers

As late summer brings an increase in wildlife encounters, from young raptors learning to hunt to bats ending up in strange places, the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan is reminding residents that expert advice is just a phone call away. The organization, which expects to field over 4,000 calls this year, is also putting out a special call for volunteers in the southeast. 

Summer cold, or seasonal allergies?

As combines roll and pollen fills the air across southeast Saskatchewan, many residents are reaching for the tissue box, battling the familiar symptoms of seasonal allergies. To shed some light on this annual affliction, Dr. Stanley Enebeli, Medical Health Officer for the region, explained what causes these allergies, how to tell them apart from a common cold, and what you can do to find relief.