Weyburn

David Brian Grams, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 64 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Reiny and Betty Grams; brothers, Jim Grams, Doug Grams; mother-in-law, Peggy Shangraw; brothers-in-law, Chris Shangraw, Derrick Shangraw.

A new report commissioned by the Alberta government says the City of Medicine Hat has been hobbled for years by a hostile dysfunctional city hall and something must be done.

“The governance function of the city is ineffective and is characterized by rancour, suspicion and accusations,” stated the report, authored by Ian McCormack and released by the Alberta government on Monday.

New Beef Cattle Research Council chair at the U of M to focus on best environmental practices and economic viability

A new beef-focused research chair will soon begin work at the University of Manitoba.

The 10-year role has been named the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability.

“I believe this is the fourth chair position that we’ve developed,” said Craig Lehr, chair of the BCRC’s producer council.

Now that the British government has vowed to lower its voting age to 16 by the next general election, one Canadian senator says it's past time for Canada to do the same.

The U.K. announced last week that it would lower its voting age from 18 to 16 in a bid to strengthen British democracy and restore trust in politics.

Sen. Marilou McPhedran said the issue has been her "top parliamentary priority" since she joined the Red Chamber. She said lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are "based on stereotypes."

8:25 a.m. - Environment Canada lifted the air quality warning for Weyburn at 8:22 a.m. Wednesday morning. The air quality sensors in the area showed the AQHI (Air Quality Health Index) was at 2 at the time the warning was lifted. 

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An impaired driver was arrested last week in Weyburn after being reported by a witness as driving his vehicle from one drinking establishment to another. 

Deputy Chief Shane St. John with the Weyburn Police Service said while the man wasn't found driving, they had evidence and witnesses that put him behind the wheel. 

"They don't need to be found driving anymore with laws. The person was very impaired and refused any sort of investigation into his impairment."

With the proliferation of AI technology and the use of farms, a new meaning is coming to the phrase “smart farming”. Technology is becoming more and more part of the work for producers, with many of the latest innovations on display at farm shows, such as Ag In Motion last week. While there aren’t any autonomous operations in place that he knows of, Weyburn-area farmer Dale Paslawski knows that the embracing of more technology in the field is inevitable. 

With 450 fatal drownings in Canada each year, 22 in Saskatchewan, the province has declared July 20th to 26th, 2025, as Drowning Prevention Week.

"Each year, countless families and friends head out to enjoy Saskatchewan's beautiful lakes, rivers, and beaches," said Alana Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport. "But water safety is not just important for park visitors. It is critical for everyone who spends time around water, whether it is boating on the lake, swimming in a backyard pool or fishing on a quiet river."

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.

Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.

Cultivator by Conexus and Food Centre work together to increase opportunities for ag-tech and agri-food entrepreneurs

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) and Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator) have signed a memorandum of understanding that is intended to benefit Saskatchewan agriculture and food tech entrepreneurs.

“There are so many great resources that exist in our province,” said Cultivator director Laura Mock at the July 8 announcement.