Weyburn

The City of Weyburn has announced the closure of Government Road between Bison Avenue and Coteau Avenue. This due to a service line installation.

The closure will be in effect from April 22 to April 23. Traffic detours will be in place, however drivers are asked to avoid the area whenever possible for the safety of construction crews. 

Jody Holzmiller has been officially appointed CEO and President of Southeast College, after serving in the interim role since July. She will step into the permanent position on May 1st. 

Holzmiller brings a wealth of experience from her 20 years with the college, and the Saskatchewan college system. 

“It is both a pleasure and an honour to have been given the opportunity to fill the interim role since July and now be awarded the permanent role as CEO. I think what I bring to the position is the experience and the knowledge of the Saskatchewan College system.” 

The Weyburn Beavers are preparing for the fast-approaching baseball season, this includes finding billet families for the players on their roster. 

Brittany Sparwood is the billet coordinator for the Weyburn Beavers, she says the responsibilities of a billet family include providing food, a private place to sleep, and a sense of family. 

Weyburn residents are in for a wet start to the week, with a low-pressure system tracking just south of the border bringing rain—and possibly snow—to the region. 

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Shannon Moodie, the system will begin to affect the Weyburn area Monday night, following a mild and breezy day. 

Weyburn’s Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 88. The global head of the Roman Catholic Church leaves behind a legacy marked by humility, reform, and a focus on making the church more inclusive and accountable. 

Father Valentine Amobi, parish priest at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weyburn, reflected on the significance of Pope Francis’s pontificate during an interview Monday morning. 

Naomi Nelson, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on April 16, 2025 at the age of 73 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Sven “Eddie” and Nellie Nelson, brother, Larry in infancy; brother, Brian; brother-in-law, Chris.

Naomi is survived by her siblings: Donna (Dave), Ernie (Brenda); Brenda (Terry), Sandy and Gloria; as well as nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral service.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Naomi may be made to the

Gary LaBatte, late of Gladmar, SK, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 85 years.

Gary was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Lillian LaBatte; his in-laws, Ray and Hilda
Anderson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Arlene (Matt) Patzwald.

With the federal election just days away, farmers and ranchers had the opportunity to hear directly from political parties about their agricultural policies.  With the federal election just days away, farmers and ranchers had the opportunity to hear directly from political parties about their agricultural policies.  The Canadian Federation of Agriculture held their National Agriculture Leaders Debate last week. The debate on Thursday featured representatives from the Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, and Bloc Québécois parties. 

Celebrate the Cup with us...the DiscoverWeyburn Soo Line Cup presented by Barber Motors that is! 

This hockey season we are completely revamping the playoffs! Local businesses are going head to head to be dubbed the Soo Line Cup champions and YOU can win the ultimate game day pizza party experience with T&C Dallas Pizza! 

Head to the Soo Line Cup page on DiscoverWeyburn.com and enter now! Then enjoy businesses battling it out to earn the coveted Soo Line Cup! 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are coming home with a split in the opening weekend of the Canterra Seeds Cup Final against the Melfort Mustangs. After a tight 2-1 win in Game 1 on Saturday night, the Red Wings were shut out 3-0 in Game 2 on Sunday. 

Head Coach and General Manager Cody Mapes said his team didn't bring the same level of intensity in the second game of the series.