Dylan Fiessel

With the days getting shorter and the nights getting colder in Weyburn, it won’t be long until waterbodies in southeastern Saskatchewan turn to ice and fishermen will have to stash their boats away for the winter. That’s why the BS Phishing Family are looking to make casts while the sun shines with their 3rd annual League Wind-up Fishing Tournament coming up Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th.  

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings skated their way to an emphatic win over the Highway 39 rival Estevan Bruins in their final home preseason game with a 10-3 victory. Eight different skaters for the Red Wings would find the back of the twine in an offensive explosion.  

Grain Rush driven by Great Plains Ford headed just a stone’s throw south of Weyburn to the Culham farm today, as Tim Culham and his crew were the winners of some delicious KFC, thanks to Grainbelt Transport! 

Tim Culham and his crew are taking advantage of the sunshine and working on getting the last of the durum in the bin as they’re about halfway through harvest. 

Children ages five to 25 who are looking to enjoy a variety of activities, especially in the Great Outdoors, will be happy to hear that registration for the 5th Weyburn Scouts is open for the 2025-2026 year.  

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings took the ice for the first time against another team since April 27th as they hosted the Melville Millionaires for the first game of preseason action at the newly named Whitecap Resources Centre.  

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.  

Earlier this month, the Southeast Steelers softball team were at the Bob Van Impe Stadium in Saskatoon, SK pitting the best in Canadian softball against one another in the Softball Canada National Championship.  

It won’t be long until the snow flies and the ice freezes here in Weyburn, and the Weyburn Skating Club are getting ready for another fun year on the ice. Throughout the winter months, the skating club will help kids here in Weyburn sharpen their skating skills and registration is open for those interested. Diana Hay, marketing coordinator with the Weyburn Skating Club, says there’s programs for all levels of skaters. 

Nickle Lake Regional Park will be bustling with activity this weekend as the Weyburn Co-Ed Slo-Pitch League is hosting their annual Slo-Pitch and Cornhole tournament fundraiser. Starting with the first slo-pitch game at 6:30 P.M. this Friday evening, 14 teams will take over the three ball diamonds at Nickle Lake, all in support of the Weyburn Gymnastics Club. Carrie Nankivell, president of the Weyburn Co-Ed Slo-Pitch League, explains what’s going on and how this weekend helps sports organizations in Weyburn. 

The 5th annual Canadian National Cornhole Championships (CNCC) took place last week in Beaumont, AB featuring the best of the best when it comes to cornhole in Canada. It also featured some talent from nearly 900km southeast here in Weyburn, including Devin Furgason.  Furgason took home some hardware in the Tier 4 intermediate ranking, winning the Top Men’s Singles, Top Open Singles, and the Top 16 Singles, making him the best cornhole player in that Tier 4 Division. He also placed second in the Men’s Doubles and third in Open Doubles.