Weyburn

Most fundraisers look fairly similar nowadays. No matter how you raise the money, if it’s for a good cause, people can always rally behind it. Although from 50/50’s to raffles and giveaways, it can seem kind of repetitive or for lack of a better word, ‘boring’.  

The Athletic Club noticed this as well and launched a new type of fundraiser called Move to Make a Difference. Combining the feel-good feeling of a fundraiser with the feel-good feeling of a great workout; they’re hoping they can raise funds for a good cause and raise your heartrate while they're at it.  

Beverly Diane Simpson, late of Carievale, SK passed away on June 1, 2025 at the age of 71 years.

She was predeceased by her father Ken Tripp; brother-in-law, Brian Frey; her nephew,
Camryn Sutherland -Tripp; mother and father-law, Ralph and Hazel Simpson; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Several southeast firefighters have been deployed to help battle the growing wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.

Carlyle Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Rob Klassan said the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) put out a provincewide request for assistance as fires continue to burn near northern communities.

The Family Place saw an amazing turnout for their 30th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, where they offered up hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, popcorn, and cupcakes for hundreds to enjoy. The grill was manned by volunteers from Vermillion Energy, with volunteers also on hand from Microtel Weyburn. 

It was perfect weather for the families who brought their children to play entirely outdoors on the bouncy castles, games, and play equipment, with bubble-blowing, face and arm painting, and even a petting zoo.

The search for a teenager missing from Vancouver Island has been extended to Saskatchewan.  

Fifteen-year-old Jaxsen Swain was last seen in Colwood, B.C., on May 17th. He was reported missing the next day. Police now believe Swain may be travelling between B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Police are concerned for the teen’s health and well-being. 

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says thousands have fled a wildfire in the province's north, almost doubling the number of people already forced from their homes.

Speaking on a Rawlco Radio show, Moe said about 7,000 people have evacuated the town of La Ronge, nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. An evacuation order was issued for the area Monday due to an encroaching wildfire.

Some buildings, including homes, have been lost in the northern part of La Ronge, the premier said.

Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada. 

The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.

Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority

Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.