Weyburn

Weyburn's Richy Roy is making international moves in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, signing contracts to release new music with two different international labels. The local DJ and producer recently signed his first contract with Bass Feature, a Swiss-based label, to release two of his tracks. 

“These guys are international and super excited that it's my first signing,” Roy said. 

Recent data from Statistics Canada is drawing attention to some dynamics of the job markets in Saskatchewan, including here in the southeast. It is characterized by high vacancies and competitive wages that are making the province a magnet for workers from across the country, while at the same time, an abundance of people who are part of the labour force but are not actively employed.  

The Weyburn Canoe and Kayak Club held a Paint & Paddle fundraiser on Saturday, with eight in attendance.

Media Relations Director Lindsay Sterling said it was a blast.

"We each painted our own wooden canoe paddle with totally unique designs. I even got the year we got our seasonal site burned into mine. It's going to be displayed at our campsite," she shared. 

"After the painting, we hit the water. The evening was calm, the weather was perfect, and we just paddled and visited. It was a perfect summer night."

Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

Voting is set to wrap up today at 5 p.m., with results expected to be shared shortly after.

The offer includes wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also adds part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

Canada was hit with 35 per cent tariffs on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase the duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

The White House has said the tariffs would not affect goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, commonly known as CUSMA.

Prime Minister Mark Carney had tempered expectations of an agreement by Friday, saying Ottawa will only agree to a deal "if there's one on the table that is in the best interests of Canadians."

Together with the Weyburn community today, we held another successful Great Plains Taste of Summer Charity Barbecue, raising $854.25 for the Weyburn branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. 

Program Director Tasha Collins said the funds will go toward their general operating fund.

With an Air Quality Warning in effect by Environment Canada for the Weyburn area, those with health conditions like asthma may be staying indoors. However, the smoke isn't great for anyone, which is why the City of Weyburn utilizes its Purple Air Quality sensors.

Southeast farmers are busy prepping their combines as harvest season is fast approaching.

"I empathize with the people making hay. July has been a little bit of a challenge because of the frequency of showers and trying to make dry hay for the cattlemen. That's been a concern, so it's hard to keep all farmers happy all the time," shared Agrologist Edgar Hammermeister.

In 2024, the Saskatchewan RCMP saw the most fatalities on rural roads in six years. They report 77 fatal crashes responded to by RCMP officers, resulting in 88 deaths. This is alongside 271 serious collisions, a 43 percent increase from the previous year, resulting in 321 serious injuries.  

A release issued by the Saskatchewan RCMP quotes Superintendent Grant St. Germaine, officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services. He acknowledges the people affected by these tragedies.  

Memorial Park next to City Hall was the place to be today,as DiscoverWeyburn, Magic 103, AM1190, Country 106, and the City of Weyburn teamed up for another Great Plains Taste of Summer Charity BBQ.  

This time, all proceeds from the $3 hot dog lunch were going to the Weyburn branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).