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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the economy is becoming the primary focus of Canada's relationships in the Indo-Pacific — a shift that appears linked to Canada's recent moves to overcome its security dispute with India.

Anand was in Japan and Malaysia this week for her first trip to the region since taking over as foreign minister in May. Her message coming out of that trip was that Canada's foreign policy is shifting — though not abandoning — the priorities set by the previous Liberal government of former prime minister Justin Trudeau.

The Saskatchewan Band Association is bringing 'Band in the Park' to Weyburn's Jubilee Park on Tuesday evening. It's an opportunity for band musicians to bring their brass, reed, wind, or percussion instruments out for an open-air musical interlude that is completely free for those playing, and for those listening.

Events Coordinator Addisen Nelson said musicians can register online to access the music prepared for the event.

Here's a look at some of the photographs captured by the Discover Weyburn staff and submitted by community members throughout the week:

Cover photo read more: Calling band musicians, audiences: Band in the Park coming to Weyburn

The Department of National Defence is looking at the possibility of complementing its incoming F-35 fleet with uncrewed combat aircraft.

Unclassified documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the department is researching various options for acquiring the emerging technology.

The documents suggest that purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff and the country's top public servant will be responsible for maintaining an ethics screen preventing him from making decisions that benefit his former employer, says a disclosure issued by the office of the ethics commissioner on Friday.

A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada.

The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average.

New Brunswick followed Quebec with an average of 70.2, while Manitoba and Prince Edward Island finished at the bottom of the list. 

Mississauga, Ont. had the highest happiness rating of the 10 largest cities, while Toronto was lowest. 

Montreal finished second in the category.

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 86 calls for service in the week of June 30th to July 7th. Of these calls, 12 pertained to mental health and wellbeing checks. Two of these matters resulted in people being transported to Weyburn General Hospital for further care.

On June 30th, officers responded to reports of multiple thefts from backyards, sheds, and even vehicles. While the investigation is ongoing, the WPS asks anyone with reports of a similar incident to contact them, as they may be connected.

A massive come-from-behind effort for the Weyburn Beavers was paused last night, as a rain delay suspended the game against the Saskatoon Berries halfway through the sixth inning. 

A leadoff home run put the Berries on the board right from the first inning, followed by four more scores earned including another home run.  

Down five nothing in the bottom of the first, the Beavers were quick to get on the board with an unearned run in the fourth at bat, and an earned run after Noah Brooks hit a single to the centre field. 

Anyone who has walked or driven past Third Street in downtown Weyburn has likely noticed the outdoor patio in front of the T & C Family Restaurant, which was approved by Weyburn City Council on April 28th. 

One of the owners, Michael Georgacacos, said he had never imagined it before seeing one set up outside of Big Jim's Brew Shop last summer.

"When we had that one across the street, I definitely pictured something that I could do out front here, too, but it turned out better than I imagined."

Patrick Douglas Schaeffer, late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born September 21, 1952, passed away peacefully July 2, 2025 at the age of 72 years. Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Theresa Schaeffer; brothers, Raymond and Wayne Schaeffer; sister, Bernadette Baird; brother-in-law, Glenn Cunningham and niece, Rebecca Cunningham. Patrick will be forever loved and missed by his sister, Marilyn Cunningham of Regina, SK; sister, Diane (Joe) Sanchuk of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK as well as nieces, nephews and friends.