RCMP recommend precautions after grain theft near Ogema

The RCMP are investigating a case of grain theft that happened near Ogema.  

The report was made to the RCMP on April 12th and is suspected to have happened sometime between the spring of 2024 and April 2025. The investigation has determined someone stole roughly 5,000 bushels of grain from bulk storage bins on the property. The volume of grain would be enough to fill roughly 1.5 rail hoppers.  

Community planning rally to support Sandeski family

A Weyburn man, who has been at the centre of a growing discussion around access to long-term and respite care in Saskatchewan, is expected to be discharged today from the Weyburn Special Care Home. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has directed Fred Sandeski, who has been living at the facility under respite care, to return home, despite concerns raised by his wife and supporters about the level of care he will receive there. 

Red Wings are off to the SJHL Finals

Josh Sale tipped a point shot from Dallen Oxelgren just over five minutes into overtime to give the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings a berth in the SJHL finals. The goal gave the Red Wings a 3-2 win in the game and a 4-2 win in the series over the Flin Flon Bombers. 

"I just saw the shot coming and realized I probably needed to deflect it," Sale said of the series-winning goal. "I deflected it in, and I kind of blacked out for a second, then realized we won. It's kind of the best feeling in the world."

Credit union merger proposal approved by boards; member vote to come

The boards of Conexus Credit Union, Cornerstone Credit Union, and Synergy Credit Union have officially approved a proposal to merge, setting the stage for the creation of the largest credit union in Saskatchewan and one of the largest in Canada. 

In an interview with Discover Weyburn, Conexus board chair Ken Kosolofski said the recommendation reflects a shared commitment across all three organizations to put members first. 

Credit union merger proposal approved by boards; member vote to come

The boards of Conexus Credit Union, Cornerstone Credit Union, and Synergy Credit Union have officially approved a proposal to merge, setting the stage for the creation of the largest credit union in Saskatchewan and one of the largest in Canada. 

In an interview with Discover Weyburn, Conexus board chair Ken Kosolofski said the recommendation reflects a shared commitment across all three organizations to put members first. 

Saskatchewan see modest increase in average retail prices

The latest data on average retail prices for groceries, released by Statistics Canada Wednesday morning, show something many already knew – prices have gone up over the past years, and for some items, significantly. The data also shows that here in Saskatchewan, however, the increases appear to be slowing down for many items.