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A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.

Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is subject to the Online News Act despite blocking news from its platforms.

Weyburn's Fire Chief Trent Lee is urging residents to be aware of the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which are found in a wide range of devices from cell phones to electric vehicles. 

"While we haven't had any reported lithium-ion battery fires in Weyburn yet," said Lee. "But it is a growing concern throughout North America and the world. These fires can spread very quickly, giving you less than a minute to escape after the initial signs of battery failure." 

Credit Unions Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy have recently announced a potential merger. Conexus Credit Union board chair Ken Kosolofski says they’re looking to create a province-wide credit union that evolves with the needs of its members and communities. 

According to new public opinion research from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), 70 percent of Canadians admit to speeding in a residential area at least once in the last year, half say they regularly speed on the highway, and fully one in five drivers say they regularly drive well over the speed limit.

“Higher speeds reduce drivers’ reaction time and increase the risk to themselves and everyone else,” said Kristine D’Arbelles, senior director, public affairs, CAA National.

2024 will go down as the year of canola disease.

That is according to Curtis Rempel, Vice President of Crop Production and Innovation with the Canola Council of Canada. Rempel says diseases were primarily root and lower stem. He notes this was partially due to the wet and cool conditions felt in large parts of the Prairies.

"For a lot of stubble-borne fungi, which are primarily disease-causing organisms, they are all fungal-related," explains Rempel. "The cool, damp conditions really allow the fungus to take off."

The Little Free Pantry at the Weyburn Public Library didn't get the influx expected during last week's Fall Book Sale event, the incentive for which was an entry into a WPL swag draw for anyone contributing a non-perishable food item.

Branch Manager Dawn Silver said the initiative, whether due to timing or excitement for the event, was a non-starter.

While the pantry isn't new, and until recently it had been seeing regular contributions for the past year.

The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15. 

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the semi-driver involved in last weekend's fatal crash south of Plum Coulee.
    
According to RCMP, officers have been unable to locate 25-year-old, Navjeet Singh.
    
On Wednesday, authorities charged the Brampton, Ontario man with two counts of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death and Obstructing a Peace Officer related to the crash at the intersections of highways 201 and 306 that killed a 35-year-old mom and her 8-year-old daughter.
    

Sun Country Hearing celebrated its grand opening this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Jeff Richards and Councillor Todd Bedore represented the City of Weyburn. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce was represented by President Chad Bailey and Executive Director Monica Osborn alongside Ashton Lorieau representing Weyburn Tourism. 

Melanie Tribiger, owner of Sun Country Hearing, offers a variety of free services to celebrate their opening.