Candidates reflect on key issues and takeaways from All-Candidate Forum
Ten candidates running in the City of Weyburn's municipal election were in attendance at the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce's All Candidates Forum held on Wednesday, October 30th. We asked each for feedback on how the event went overall, as well as any takeaways they had and if there was anything they may be changing going forward since the forum.
"It was very well attended. I was very happy to see how many people came out to listen. It shows engagement within our city," shared Marcel Roy, seeking to be re-elected as Mayor.
Play another game, enjoy another burger at Another Round Sports Bar & Grill in Weyburn
Justin McDonald’s customers drop in for any number of reasons. Perhaps the Riders game is on the big screen, or maybe the sports simulators are calling. They might just want a cold one and a burger.
“Everybody seems to love our burgers,” says McDonald, owner of Another Round Sports Bar & Grill in Weyburn. “They’re a homemade patty, and they tend to be a big hit.”
Free Drama to Hit Weyburn Stage
A touring company is putting on a production of Heavens Gates and Hells Flames in Weyburn this September 14th and 15th.
Susan Adderly with the Lighthouse Church says the company has put on many other productions in different locations.
“It's a touring company, a drama that's been performed around the world for the past 30 years. And the cast is made up of local people who are trained over three days. And people with no acting experience are taught to dramatize the reality of what happens
immediately after a person dies.”
Saskatchewan leading the nation in job growth
Historic job growth and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada continue to keep Saskatchewan thriving according to the latest job numbers from Statistics Canada.
Not a fan: Community members in opposition of proposed wind project
A meeting was held last night at McKenna Hall for those concerned about the proposed Seven Stars Energy wind farm project through Enbridge Inc. The project is proposed to be built on the RM of Weyburn and RM of Griffin. Kim Brady led the meeting, discussing concerns about the project and how they plan to prevent it. Video and audio recording was prohibited at the event, no representatives from Enbridge or the RM were officially present.
The main concerns addressed environmental, economic, regulatory and health factors.