Weyburn

All season long, the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings have been showcasing their skills with a number of highlight reel plays. One play, however, has stood out above the rest. 

On March 8th, in a game against the Melville Millionaires, goaltender Ty Matonovich made a save that has captured the attention of the entire league. Divng across the crease, he got his stick in front of a shot by Millionaires' forward Gaborik Carlson, saving what looked to be a sure goal. After a vote by fans, the save was named the SJHL's Highlight of the Year.

World Atlas recently named Weyburn the number two Most Neighbourly Town in the Prairies. 

MLA for Weyburn Bengough, Mike Weger, says he’s not surprised to see the community so high on the list.  

“We're one of the best places in the world to live, work, raise a family. Pretty much every community in Saskatchewan I feel the same about, but I feel a little stronger, of course, about Weyburn, which is where I'm living, working, and raising a family and I'm just very happy to see that our community gets recognized on a list like this.” 

Built in to the regular duties of a Weyburn police officer is checking that community members on release conditions are complying with them. Deputy Chief with the Weyburn Police Service, Shane St. John, sends this reminder after two separate people were found in violation last week. 

“We are out checking conditions and if they're not in compliance, they will be charged so I think it's just more of a reminder to the people that are on conditions that that we do check them and we check them often just to make sure that they are in compliance.” 

The 2025-26 Provincial Budget includes funding for workforce development programs that support unemployed and underemployed people, including support for skills training programs and services for unemployed or underemployed persons. 

A spokesperson for Canadian Foodgrains Bank says they are very grateful for a recent funding announcement by our federal government. The Canadian government is providing a $4 million grant for Canadian Foodgrains Bank to address the growing hunger crisis in Sudan. 

According to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, nearly 25 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger since the outbreak of civil war in April 2023. That makes up more than half the population. As many as 640,000 people are already experiencing famine-like conditions in five identified areas.

Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are set to hear a verdict today in the joint trial over their roles in the mass protest against pandemic health measures that rolled into Ottawa more than three years ago.

Lich and Barber were both charged with mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law in relation to their roles in the 2022 protest that drew thousands of demonstrators to Ottawa for three weeks.

Their trial wrapped up in September after hearing 45 days of evidence and legal arguments.

Weyburn Tourism has taken a lot of strides to ensure our city is a great place for visitors and for those who make their residence here.

According to Executive Director Monica Osborn, the second-place ranking on the World Atlas blog of the '9 Most Neighbourly Towns in the Prairies' is something to celebrate.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

A fact sheet from Trump's office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 per cent tariff.

Canada was left off a lengthy list Trump unveiled this afternoon showing the tariff levels most other countries will face starting Thursday.

This past weekend, the Weyburn Curling Club hosted the 2025 Provincial Seniors Men's and Women's Curling Championship. Chair Chris Mass says it was a successful event. 

“It exceeded my expectations, actually. Weyburn, give yourselves a pat on the back. We had lots of people come to watch. The stands were packed with people. Thank you very much for showing up.” 

The championship saw two athletes move on to the national championships, men's winner Bruce Korte with the Nutana Curling Club and women's winner Amber Holland with the Sutherland Curling Club.  

The Weyburn Police Service is reminding the community to ensure vehicles are locked with no valuables left inside. This after a reported theft last week, where tools and other items were stolen from a truck parked in the driveway of a residence in the city. 

Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John explains these incidents can vary, with some people, even from outside the city, coming in to look for unlocked vehicles.