Weyburn

The Weyburn Police Service saw a swift theft investigation last Sunday after receiving a report of a truck stolen from outside a residence. The vehicle was then reported to be located still within Weyburn. 

Through investigation, police were able to locate the truck and the suspect soon after. They were arrested and charged for possession of stolen property. Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John explains other charges were involved as well. 

“He was on conditions, out past curfew, on a probation order, so a lot of things going on and he was remanded for court.” 

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is preparing for the warm season as it brings an increased risk for wildfires, grass fires, and flooding.  

SPSA President Marlo Pritchard says they are prepared for the upcoming summer response season, noting they monitor all hazard impacts including spring runoff and summer weather trends to mitigate, plan, and prepare for environmental risks during the summer months. 

The second annual Canadian Wild Pig Summit is set to take place on April 29th. This virtual event will feature a morning of presentations focusing on wild pig monitoring programs and recommendations from Indigenous communities regarding the Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Strategy.

Organized by Manitoba Pork, Squeal on Pigs Manitoba, and Animal Health Canada, the summit aims to address the growing wild pig population in Western Canada. These animals pose significant dangers to people and livestock and cause considerable environmental damage.

The Western Dairy Expo begins today in Saskatoon, bringing together dairy producers from across Western Canada to showcase the best of the best in the dairy industry. 

The event runs through Saturday at Prairieland and is also being live-streamed.

The Expo starts at 2 pm today with junior events, featuring showmanship and a junior show where kids under 21 will present heifers.

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.

"When (Francis) put out a book called 'The Name of God is Mercy,' I smiled. Because my episcopal motto is 'mercy within mercy within mercy' — very much that same understanding,” Bolen said in an interview.

"I had enormous respect for Pope Francis through his pontificate.”

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.

Houses in Midale aren’t staying on the market for long, a trend that’s caught the attention of town officials.

“Properties are moving pretty quickly,” said Chief Administrative Officer Dena Scott.

While she’s not exactly sure what’s driving the demand, she suspects affordability plays a role.

“The cost of the houses, that type of thing, isn’t as high as it is in the cities,” she said, noting that even with a commute, Midale’s lower cost of living could be a major draw.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings were blanked for the second straight game as they lost 1-0 in Game 3 of the Canterra Seeds Cup against the Melfort Mustangs. Logan Belton was the lone goal scorer for the Mustangs as he was able to tuck in by Angelo Zol on a faceoff win by Zac Somers for Belton’s sixth of the postseason and his second straight game winning goal.  

Caroline Antoinette Fillion, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on April 18, 2025 at the age of 87 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, David; son, Jerry; parents, John and Natalie (Smith)
Herberholz; brothers, Jack and Richard Herberholz; sisters: Betty-Ann and Marion Herberholz, Marlene Schneider, Madelene Richards and Susan Potyra.

For the first time since April 13, 2012, the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are hosting a SJHL finals game at Crescent Point Place as they take on the Melfort Mustangs in Game 3 of the Canterra Seeds Cup Final. The Red Wings split last weekend’s set on the road, winning Game 1 by a score of 2-1 and then dropping Game 2 by a score of 3-0. Cody Mapes, head coach and general manager of the Red Wings, says there’s work to be done, but is excited to return home.