Weyburn

The new lights installed on 16th Street are up and running and City of Weyburn Director of Engineering, Renee Cugnet, says it will increase the level of service for highway traffic.  

“The intersection of 16th Street and 1st Avenue has been upgraded to a traffic signal light now, and the four-way stop signs have been removed, so it is no longer a four-way stop. So be aware, if you're coming through that intersection, to watch for a green or red light.” 

The Weyburn Public Library has set a fundraising record at the Fall Book Sale and Silent Auction of donated Art and Christmas items.

The books and other media materials alone brought in $4,536.65.

"The art auction was listed at $1,250, but people have been rounding up, so we're actually closer to $1,300 for the auction right now," Branch Manager Dawn Silver said, noting that if someone's item came in at $40, when they pick it up they're giving $50. "The donations we got were extraordinarily good this year."

Protein Industries Canada has put an open call out for projects exploring the blending of pulses and cereal crops to create new ingredients and plant-based food products as well as improve existing ones in store shelves.  

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

There is just one more week until the conclusion of the 27th annual Festival of Trees. 

Assistant Executive Director with the Family Place, Judy Lumb, said everything can be viewed at the Great Plains Ford Auction House on First Avenue south.

This includes the 26 trees, which will be auctioned off live on November 26th at the first in-person gala event in five years.

"It is a ticketed event, we do still have some individual tickets, so if anybody needs them, they can call us at the Family Place."

This weekend the Weyburn Public Library is hosting a South Asian Dance Workshop presented by the Mudra Traditional Arts Academy and led by world renowned dance practitioner Vrunda Upadhyay. 

According to information sent from the Mudra Traditional Arts Academy, Upadhyay is internationally acclaimed, and a celebrated Bharatanatyam expert. With over 20 years of experience, she will lead a workshop looking into the beauty of South Asian dance traditions, cultural storytelling, and the nuance of classical expressions with a focus on Bharatanatyam techniques. 

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

Most people in Weyburn waking up having to dig out the snowbrush after the snow and blowing snow yesterday and into the night.

With renovations currently underway at the Prairie Sky Co-op Food Store in Weyburn, General Manager Kevin Arthur said so far the exterior work is nearing completion, and work in the back room with a rebuilt meat cutting room and walk-in freezers and coolers has been done behind the scenes.

Work is now underway on the sales floor, which will impact customers somewhat.

The first winter storm of the season is currently blowing its way out after significant snowfall and strong winds. Warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, Danielle Desjardins says winter is settling in. 

“That low pressure system that's been impacting most of the province actually is pulling off, so we're expecting snow and the wind to taper off later this morning into this afternoon. It'll be much cooler than it has been over the previous few months.”