WPS: Threatening with a weapon still assault under law

The Weyburn Police Service laid assault charges on Sunday following an incident at a local residence. Officers received a report of an assault in progress, and upon investigation, a man was found to be highly intoxicated and arrested for assault with a weapon. 

While the female victim did not sustain any injuries, Deputy Chief Shane St. John explains that any threat made while wielding a weapon is considered assault. 

Celebrate 50 years with the WGHS: free event, raffle fundraiser

The Weyburn Group Home Society is celebrating its 50th year of incorporation this year, and the entire community is invited to the party on September 6th from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Weyburn Agricultural Society's Exhibition Hall.

The free event will feature bouncy houses, a petting zoo, face painting, and henna tattoos. There will also be cotton candy and mini donuts booths, a trade show featuring local vendors, as well as food trucks and concession stands throughout the day for those who want to purchase food and stay for the day. 

Judge to rule on bail for 3 charged in alleged plot to seize land near Quebec City

A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.

Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days.

Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices.

Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.

"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.

He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

Kvamme, Dylan David

Dylan David Kvamme, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 35 years.

He was predeceased by his grandpas, Bev Cochrane and Bob Kvamme; and his father, David Kvamme.

Dylan is survived by his daughter, Xaylem; mother, Trudy Cochrane (Dario); sister Rachelle (Gavin) Mievre and their son, Arlo; grandmas, Karon Cochrane and Cheryl (Ric) Kvamme-Gedak; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

Australia reopening its market to Canadian Beef sends an important message

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world. 

Health critic confronts 'Summer of Chaos' in Radville as ER closures mount

Standing in front of the Radville Marian Health Centre on Wednesday morning, NDP Health Critic Keith Jorgenson labelled the current state of rural healthcare in Saskatchewan a “summer of chaos,” as he addressed the 43 times the facility’s emergency room has been forced to close this year.