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Saskatchewan’s building construction investment rose by 5.7 per cent in November 2024 compared to October 2024, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada (seasonally adjusted).

The province ranks second among all provinces for month-over-month growth in this sector.

Year-over-year, building construction investment in Saskatchewan increased by 11.8 per cent from November 2023 to November 2024.

Those interested in relaying information from the fields to the masses can sign up to be a Volunteer Crop Reporter. Every year, producers, agrologists, and those simply interested in agriculture can sign up to be a volunteer crop reporter to help improve the quality of the weekly crop reports that the Ministry of Agriculture puts out. Tyce Masich, Crop Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture recommends it to anyone interested. 

A video recently posted on the City of Weyburn Facebook page saw Mayor Jeff Richards on the scene of the city’s new pothole repair machine at work. Richards says due to the required operating conditions of the machine; he was out with the city crews until 2 a.m. 

Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.

Statistics Canada said Tuesday the annual inflation reading for December came in at 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in November. 

The report noted restaurant food purchases and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration — items which were subject to the tax reprieve, along with children's clothes and toys, among others.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Two people were arrested after the Weyburn Police Service executed a search warrant Friday.  

The warrant, which was executed on a residence in Weyburn, was carried out by the Criminal Investigation Unit along with support from patrolling members, and PSD Oakley. Police say they seized controlled substances as well as evidence of drug trafficking.  

Another week, another honour for one of the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings. Angelo Zol was named the SJHL’s Goalie of the Week after his performance in three games last week.  

There were a number of Weyburn area hockey teams in action on the weekend, with most of those games on the road while Crescent Point Place and Tom Zandee Sports Arena hosted U11 tournaments.  

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Donald Trump's suggestion that he will impose sweeping tariffs on Canada on Feb. 1 is "nothing new," and insists Canada has plans ready for several possible scenarios.

LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stepped out of a cabinet meeting in Montebello, Que. to deliver a statement to reassure Canadians after the newly installed U.S. president signed a stack of unrelated executive orders Monday evening.