Weyburn

A $25,000 donation from the Carlyle Fire and Rescue Department is helping the Carnduff Fire Department take a major step toward establishing a long-planned training facility in the community.

Carnduff Fire Training Officer Randy Spencer says the donation stems from a recent collaboration between the departments.

"Me and another member, Mike Perry, had gone up and ran Carlyle’s wildland unit at the Weyakwin Fire Base when the Ditch O2 fire was burning through the area," Spencer explained.

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

The Weyburn Rowing Club will be hosting a Beach Sprints event on Saturday, August 2nd, at Nickle Lake Regional Park.

Club Founder and President Sheila Leach, said they're looking forward to sharing this opportunity with the community while everyone is already out at the park for Nickle Lake Day.

Local stores are making school supplies available now, as Weyburn students will be returning to school in just a little over a month.

While it can be a fun time for kids to join their parents to pick out their school supplies for the year, for some parents, back-to-school shopping presents more financial challenges.

Wednesday, July 30th, is the last day to apply for the Weyburn Salvation Army's Back to School program.

The Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed the arrests made over the weekend in Midale, following a string of thefts. According to a release sent by the RCMP, several reports were made to the Weyburn RCMP on Saturday regarding thefts from vehicles and garages, with stolen items including electronics, tools, cigarettes, and change. 

An investigation was opened and included assistance from the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System and Police Dog Services. By the end of the day, two men were located and arrested in relation to the incidents. 

If drivers and residents in the R.M. of Lomond see a 40-foot flame being emitted approximately five kilometres northeast of the hamlet of Colgate this Wednesday, July 30th, it is coming from a flare stack temporarily attached to SaskEnergy’s infrastructure. 

This is due to a controlled natural gas flaring at the TransGas station site, located within the RM of Lomond, west of Highway 35. Flaring will take place from 6:30 to 10 a.m. tomorrow, subject to change based on operating requirements.

Grace Rose Holyer, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on July 26, 2025 at the age of 82 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Jabez and Lillian Holyer; uncle John “Jack” Holyer; son, Lance Murphy; sister, Daisy Miles; brother, Jabez “Ted” Holyer; nephew, Danny Miles.

The provincial government announced roughly $2.49 million in charitable gaming grants for the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday morning. The grants are paid out by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan to groups and organizations that are in good standing and host licensed charitable gaming activities, such as bingos, raffles, and 50/50 draws. The grants are equal to 25 per cent of the net revenue raised by the event.  

A missing person was located by the Weyburn Police Service last week, after a BOLO (be on the look out) was issued by the RCMP. An elderly man had left Regina en route to Midale at 2:30 p.m., but had not arrived by 8:15 p.m.  

Deputy Chief with the WPS, Shane St. John, says the description of the vehicle and driver was noticed by one of their members on patrol.