Community

Every year, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts in town gets together to support a great cause, and this year will be no different.  

The Weyburn Independent Riders will once again be hosting their annual Toy Run for the Salvation Army.  

Grain Rush is back in the southeast, with farmers getting lunchtime meals from KFC over the next few weeks. The very first meal went out to Fichter Farms, which operates just outside of Bienfait.

Todd Fichter says that the farm is just about ready to switch over crops at this time.

"Just about done with wheat today. Tomorrow will be our last day of wheat, and then on to canola."

So far, the harvest has gone well for the Fichters, as Todd says that the recent rains seemed to have missed their quarters, allowing them to keep on harvesting.

Prairie Sky Co-op will bring the food, fun, and community spirit for a free event this afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. The first annual Customer Appreciation Barbecue will be held in the Weyburn Food Store parking lot, kicking off a new tradition that hearkens back to a preceding custom.

The Pembina Threshermen’s Museum is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year, Reunion Days, happening Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6. This annual celebration brings history to life with threshing demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, incredible food, and a whole lot of old-fashioned fun.

A Winnipeg-based organization, Resilient Healing, is excited to share its knowledge and personal healing journeys with Indigenous communities around the province. 

Run and founded by Melvina and Dakotah Guiboche, Resilient Healing offers workshops and programs tailored to its audience.

CAA is sharing tips on how to keep school zones free of congestion while maintaining students' safety as they return to classes this week. 

"According to a recent study that we conducted, what we learned from mostly parents or guardians, is that 90 per cent of us have witnessed unsafe driving behaviours around school zones," says Ewald Friesen, the Manager of Government and Community Relations with CAA Manitoba. "This has included speeding, distracted driving, and also parking in a school bus area."

The final Taste of Summer Charity BBQ, presented by Fountain Tire, took place earlier today, benefiting the Moose Jaw Warriors Education Fund and Canadian Tire's Jumpstart charity. 

The Warriors, along with coaching, play-by-play and administration staff, were on hand to meet with fans and hand out season tickets ahead of their first pre-season game on Friday.

Later this month, about 120 km southwest of Weyburn in the town of Bengough, destruction lovers and their cars will hit the track for the 2nd annual Bengough Brawl on September 20th. The Demolition Derby is put on by Palmer Automotive and the Palmer family in conjunction with the Southeast Demolition Club and numerous donations from the community. A demolition derby bringing a variety of cars and competitors will take over the Bengough Ag Society Fairgrounds for the chance at glory and cash prizes. Colton Dodd, organizer of the Bengough Brawl, explains the fun that’ll take place.  

The Krahn Barn in Neubergthal has hosted many concerts and performances over the years and they are ready to go with another toe-tapping, upbeat group this Saturday (Sept 6th), The Stanley County Cut-ups!

Lake Minnewasta is set to shine in early fall as families gather for the second annual Lakeside Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13, from 1:00–6:00 p.m. Organized by the City of Morden, the event aims to pull folks outdoors and back to a place many love as the leaves begin to turn.