Dylan Fiessel

Last month, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) unveiled a brand-new ‘Grains of Saskatchewan’ interactive display. A new interactive display that will allow a more hands-on learning experience surrounding agriculture and crops grown in Saskatchewan. Sara Shymko, executive director of Agriculture in the Classroom, explains how hands-on learning can benefit when teaching about agriculture.  

Weyburn Curling Club is hosting Curling Day in Canada tomorrow. A full day of fun both on and off the ice celebrating the over 200-year-old sport here in Canada. Curling Canada has recognized February 22nd as Curling Day in Canada to celebrate the growth and passion for the sport. Here in Weyburn, there are many events from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. to celebrate. Paige Tenbult, board member with the Weyburn Curling Club, highlights the events of tomorrow.  

Last month, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) unveiled a brand-new ‘Grains of Saskatchewan’ interactive display. A new interactive display that will allow a more hands-on learning experience surrounding agriculture and crops grown in Saskatchewan. Sara Shymko, executive director with Agriculture in the Classroom, explains how hands-on learning can benefit when teaching about agriculture.  

Last week the City of Humboldt issued a statement about the increasing amount of wildlife within city limits.

Wildlife ecologist with the Government of Saskatchewan, Leanne Heisler explains the strange behaviors often observed in wildlife in the winter, saying while winter can be tough, some animals thrive. 

Earlier this week, the Weyburn Police Service advised that a large number of wildlife, deer in particular, are making their way into city limits. 

Wildlife ecologist with the Government of Saskatchewan, Leanne Heisler explains the strange behaviors often observed in wildlife in the winter, saying while winter can be tough, some animals thrive. 

This weekend, February 15-17, is Free Fishing Weekend throughout Saskatchewan. A whole weekend allowing those to enjoy fishing without having to purchase a license. Maxime LeGan, fisheries biologist with the Ministry of Environment, says this weekend allows those to rediscover the joys of fishing. 

The Souris Valley Antique Association (SVAA) is excited to host their 5th annual fundraising cornhole tournament this Saturday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the Midale Civic Center.  

$1000 in cash on the line for winning teams, with $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place.  

The Weyburn Beavers are excited to announce the date and guests for their upcoming Sports Dinner fundraiser. On March 15th, at the Weyburn Legion, the Weyburn Beavers will have some food, some drinks, and two big names joining in the fun. Sportsnet Central baseball analyst Jamie Campbell and former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher John Axford will be the guest speakers.

Weyburn Beavers president Garnet Hansen is excited for these two prominent names in baseball attending and enjoying a night of fun.  

Farmers within the Weyburn and surrounding area will be able to gain some knowledge and insight before the 2025 growing year thanks to a new Top Notch Farming extension meeting event on February 11th. From 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at McKenna Hall, SaskOilSeeds in partnership with SaskBarley will be hosting this event to share information and look ahead to the new year. Kaeley Kindrachuk is a canola agronomy extension specialist with SaskOilSeeds who’s hosting this event, and she’s excited about what this could bring for farmers in Weyburn.  

Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD is a neurological disease that affects animals such as deer, mule deer, elk, and moose (cervids). Once an animal is infected, there is no cure, and it is 100% fatal. It can take several years from the time an animal is initially infected until they start showing symptoms such as weight loss, hair loss, poor co-ordination, and erratic behaviour before it inevitably dies. Iga Stasiak is a wildlife health specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, who’s tracked this growing problem over the last few decades.