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Thursday morning, the Rural Municipality of Weyburn released the results of the by-election held Wednesday. The by-election was for the vacant Division 1 councillor position. 

There were 69 votes cast in the by-election, with Christopher Cugnet winning the seat after receiving 35 votes. Doug Dembiczak, who had won the original election in November, received 34 votes.  

Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverage from: 

• 8 a.m., Thursday, April 17 to 8 a.m., Friday, April 18  

During this time, nursing staff will remain on-site in the emergency department providing triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments in neighbouring communities, as needed. 

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention wrapped up in Saskatoon this week, bringing together elected officials, administrators, and provincial leaders from across the province for four days of networking, resolutions, and policy discussions. 

Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards, speaking Wednesday afternoon on his way back from the convention, said the event offered valuable opportunities to connect with both peers and provincial officials. 

As reports surface of understaffing and equipment shortages at the Regina Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a Weyburn mother is sharing her personal experience to highlight just how critical the facility is, not just to her family, but to the entire southeast Saskatchewan region. 

The City of Grande Prairie begins annual pest control operations in May to support the health of parks, trees and green spaces.

Operations run from May to October, weather permitting, and focus on controlling noxious weeds, insects and plant diseases. All pest control takes place on City-owned land within municipal boundaries using products registered with Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Residents with concerns are encouraged to contact AccessGP by calling 311.

With temperatures warming up and more people heading outdoors, residents are once again reminded to keep an eye out for ticks. 

Ticks can be found in tall grass, brush and wooded areas. They can’t jump, but typically grasp onto people and pets who brush up against them. Ticks are generally active from mid-April to late July. 

Registrations are now open for this year's Okotoks Community Cleanup and Tree Planting.

Each year, Okotokians gather to clear the river valley of litter and help make the town's green spaces even greener for future generations.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

While individuals and groups can register in person on the day of the event, pre-registering online comes with a few perks.

A group of delegates from the Town of Kindersley joined over 1,000 attendees at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention held this past week at TCU Place in Saskatoon.

Each year, municipal leaders from across the province come together to discuss issues facing urban communities and hear directly from government representatives on matters that affect them.

For Warren Schafer, Deputy Mayor of Kindersley, it was his first time in attendance.

Advance voting for the upcoming Federal Election begins tomorrow.

Those looking to hit the polls early can do so at Moose Jaw's early voting location: Poll No. 618, in the Cosmos Senior Citizens Centre, located at 235 3rd Avenue NE.

Advance voting hours are as follows:

Sunshine, wind, rain and even the possibility of flurries. The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag as we head into the Easter weekend, what does it mean for your travel plans? 

Here’s a quick look at what is coming up: 

• Thursday night: A low of -5°, 30 per cent chance of rain or flurries 

• Friday: A mix of sun and cloud, warming to a high of 7°