Weyburn

Mrs. Walter's Grade 1/2 class were this month's Classroom of the Month presented by Canadian Tire! 

The class was nominated in December by April MacMillan who said "Mrs. Walter's class is making Christmas cards for the seniors in the care homes in town. They are thoughtful and ensure everyone will get to celebrate with Christmas cheer this holiday season!"

We agreed and decided to treat them to some delicious pizza from Boston Pizza and some goodies from Stranger Danger Candy Co and Old Fashioned Foods! 

The Weyburn Police Service responded to a report of stolen copper wire from a business last week. Deputy Chief Shane St. John says they were able to recover the stolen goods. 

“We did find where it was stolen from and the copper was sold, unfortunately, but we were able to return the money to the owner.” 

Copper wire is a common target for theft to be sold to salvage yards. Theft is also frequently linked to underlying causes including addictions.  

There will be a by-election called in the R.M. of Weyburn in the coming weeks. 

Discover Weyburn has learned the Court of King’s Bench has vacated the results of the election for Division 1 in the R.M. that was held in November. The ruling from Justice C.L. Dawson removed Doug Dembiczak from the seat. The application for the judicial review of the election was brought forward by Michael Dorsch, who was defeated by a single vote in the election.  

The emergency room at the Radville Marian Health Centre will be closed for the weekend, according to an alert issued by the town office. The closure will take effect at 8 a.m. Friday and go until 8 a.m. Monday. The reason for the closure was cited as a physician shortage. The closure is the fourth due to a physician shortage since the beginning of the year.  

The deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night is likely the result of unique air traffic patterns in the area and shouldn't cause wider fears over air safety, says an aviation expert.

John Gradek, who teaches aviation management at McGill University, said the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has seen rising activity over the years while military aircraft also frequently fly in the area to make it a higher-risk airspace.

Weyburn residents are losing a familiar shopping destination with the announcement this week that Peavey Mart will be closing all its stores nationwide, including the local outlet. The closure marks the end of a long-standing retail presence that has been a staple for farmers, home renovators, and pet owners alike. 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he still plans to force a spring election when Parliament returns at end of March.

He says that before that vote to topple the Liberal government happens, he could work with the governing party for about two months to rush through Parliament relief measures for workers who could be affected by a looming tariff war with the U.S.

A man from southeast Saskatchewan is facing charges in Regina after a string of break-ins in that city.  

The Regina Police Service arrested 36-year-old Catlin Pelletier of Lake Alma on Sunday. He is charged with four counts of break-and-enter to commit theft, four counts of possession of break-and-enter tools, and theft under $5,000.  

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale John Garling on January 15, 2025, at the age of 68 years. Born February 24, 1956, Dale is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cindy; sons: Jeremy (Rhonda), Devin (Annie), Blake (Jasmine), and Trevor; grandchildren: Madison, Brenna, Landon, Ryder, Katie, and Haley; sisters: Lorraine Fellner and Patricia Garling (Lloyd Boyle), sister-in-law Barb Wright, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Battle for the Highway 39 Cup resumes on Friday, when the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings head to Estevan to take on the Bruins at Affinity Place. The two teams will then come back to Weyburn Saturday night for the second half of the home-and-home at Crescent Point Place.