Weyburn

The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada are not just reflections of the past, but are very much needed "in the here and now," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday. 

Starmer said the two Commonwealth members think and work alike, having collaborated for years on issues of security, defence, trade and the economy.

Starmer met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Sunday before the two leaders headed for the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.

Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister has signalled he's in no rush to deal with the crumbling building.

Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters in May that it's up to the National Capital Commission to decide what to do with 24 Sussex.

After the graduation ceremony at Crescent Point Place on Saturday morning, followed by the Grand March in the afernoon, the Weyburn Comprehensive School Class of 2025 took the show on the road with a relatively new tradition - the Grad Parade.

Read more: 'Be bold, be brave, be you': WCS Class of 2025 celebrate milestone

Graduation ceremonies and festivities were held today for the Weyburn Comprehensive School Class of 2025. Diplomas were presented, speeches given, followed by a couple of chances for the grads to show off their finest attire for loved ones first, and for the public at the Grad Parade.

During the ceremony at Crescent Point Place this morning, Principal Renee Cuthbert addressed the graduates: 

A total of 93 calls for service were made to the Weyburn Police Service in the week of June 1st to 8th. Here's a look at notable events from the week.

On June 1st, officers saw a man and woman walking together while on routine patrol. They were aware of court-imposed conditions prohibiting contact between the two people. Both were arrested and charged for breach of conditions.

The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada Revenue Agency and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada losing the most employees.

The last time the public service contracted was in 2015, when the number of people employed dropped just slightly from 257,138 to 257,034.

The number of public servants employed by the federal government fell from 367,772 to 357,965 over the last year.

Canada's fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government's recently tabled border bill.

Kevin Brosseau, the federal point person on fentanyl, welcomes provisions in the Strong Borders Act to increase inspection powers, give police easier access to information, crack down on money laundering and improve control of chemicals used to make the drug.

Today, E. Bourassa and Sons and Napa Auto Parts teamed up for the Napa Tool and Equipment Event, and part of the event was a fundraising barbeque being put on by The Weyburn Young Fellows. 

While many residents ate their burgers, they were not aware where the funds from this barbecue would be going, as it was a surprise for one of their team members at NAPA. 

Weyburn is coming up on one of the busiest weekends of the year, with fun for the whole family packed into the community's streets.

Beginning tomorrow, when the Weyburn Comprehensive School's Class of 2025 will celebrate their academic achievement. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by the grand march and grad parade.

Read more: WCS grads prepare for their big day

The Canadian Blood Services Mobile Donor Clinic was in Weyburn on Tuesday, collecting essential blood products that contribute to the health and quality of life for people across the country. 

Aaron Barlow is the Community Development Manager for Canadian Blood Services Saskatchewan. He says the clinic in Weyburn saw a significant turnout.