Weyburn

Cattle market analyst Anne Wasko from Gateway Livestock says that's largely due to tariff uncertainties leading up to April 2nd. 

She notes despite that cattle prices in Western Canada have remained strong, hitting record highs across all classes of cattle with slaughter cow prices hitting another high last week.

The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.

Elections Canada said in a news release Tuesday that the four days of advance polling between Friday and Monday set a new record for turnout, with 7.3 million people casting ballots early.

That's up 25 per cent from the 5.8 million people who took part in advance voting in the 2021 federal election.

Following a comprehensive investigation by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s inspection and investigation section, the FALG program was suspended in February for Alberta’s largest cattle financing co-operative, alleging a number of financial mismanagement and regulatory issues.
 
As negotiations continue to reinstate the Feeders Association Loan Guarantee program to the Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative, the provincial cattle feeders association is making its feelings known.

The second gymnast in Weyburn's Airbourne Gymnastics Club has earned a spot on Team Saskatchewan for the upcoming Western Canadian Championships.

According to a press release issued by the club, Peyton Lokken is a dedicated athlete, who began her gymnastics journey at the age of six after attending a gymnastics birthday party.

Southeast College is celebrating a half-century of education and the furtherment of careers with their 50th anniversary career fair and open house at their Weyburn campus on April 30th. From 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. they’ll be linking up with potential employers, showcasing the college, and celebrating 50 years of knowledge and advancement. Jaycee Mantei, coordinator of student recruitment and engagement, talks about the help that an event like this can have in the community. 

Ruby Donelda Wilke, of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born November 5, 1924, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 100 years.

Ruby was predeceased by her parents, Julius and Clara Wilke; brothers and sisters, Arthur (Huldena) Wilke, Gerhardt Wilke, Irene Wilke, Alice Wilke, Clarence Wilke, Dorothy (Ross) Hannah, Marjorie (James) Richards and infant brother, Irving Wilke.

The Weyburn Beavers Baseball Club is looking for the community's help as they gear up for the 2025 baseball season.

Brittany Sparwood is the billet coordinator for the Beavers, she says one way families can help is by becoming a billet family.

"The billet family is a family that lives in the community of Weyburn that takes in a player for the season. They provide them a place to sleep, have food available for them to make, as well as be essentially the family that they don't have while they're away from their own family."

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, colleague, neighbour and friend. Greg passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the of 63 years.

Greg was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Nikkel; grandparents Heber and Mary Coburn; and grandparents, Erdman and Agnetha Nikkel.

Statistics Canada is forecasting 232,180 acres, a 20 per cent decrease from last year, but traders question the estimate’s accuracy

Canaryseed brokers and traders think acres this year will be larger than Statistics Canada is indicating.

“Definitely acres are going up, not down,” said David Nobbs, a trader with Bornhorst Seeds.

Statistics Canada is forecasting 232,180 acres of the crop, a 20 per cent decrease from last year.

“I don’t even know why they’re involved in this crop. The numbers that come out are just always wrong,” said Nobbs.

The Sask Volleyball Provincial tournament was held through the weekend bringing teams from across the province.

From the Weyburn Volleyball Club, Weyburn Surge delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament, finishing second in the Division 2 Championship and bringing home the silver medal.

Competing in Pool C, Weyburn Surge saw a strong start on Saturday claiming three straight set victories against the Eclipse Elite, Momentum Black, and Route 20 Renegades.