Weyburn

The initial plans for Highways 39 and 6 from the U.S. border to Regina were for the entire length of the highway to be twinned. This plan would change over the years, with the decision ultimately made for passing lanes to be installed along some stretches of the highway, and other parts being twinned. The first passing lanes were put in between Milestone and Regina in 2018, with further passing lanes built in 2020 and 2021. Now, the final phase of the project, twinning near Corinne and Rowatt, is about to wrap up. 

Three people were arrested after a Weyburn Police Service investigation ended in a traffic stop last Wednesday.  

“CIU (Criminal Investigation Unit) members had been doing an investigation for some time, and it concluded with a traffic stop, and we’re able to charge some people with drug trafficking,” explained Sergeant Shane St. John.  

Weyburn is gearing up for its last Stronger Together Potluck of the year, which will take place on August 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Knox Hall.

The event, organized by Robin Davison, aims to unite the community for an afternoon of good food, music, and community spirit.

Davidson, who has been instrumental in organizing these potlucks, says they are essential within the city.

"I see a need for it, with the price of groceries and the cost of living continuing to increase. It's important to support each other at a community level."

Inclusion Weyburn presented a Spirit of Inclusion award yesterday to Joanne Smith, the Teen Programmer at the Weyburn Public Library.

During the In Wey Teen Program group members, Smith had been working on a galaxy paint craft and setting to prepare a snack when Inclusion Weyburn President Jackie Wilson asked for everyone's attention to make the surprise presentation.

The beef industry will be hosting a major get-together next week with the Canadian Beef Industry Conference getting underway in Saskatoon.

It'll be the first time for the city to host the conference, which includes meetings and presentations by numerous important figures in Canada's beef industry.

Scott Wright, a co-host of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference for 2024, says it's a great opportunity for the city and the province.

At the latest Estevan Board of Police Commissioners meeting, it was announced that Jamie Blunden, the current police chief in Weyburn, will take over as chief of the Estevan Police Service starting in October.

Current Chief Rich Lowen’s last day with the Estevan Police Service is August 31. Deputy Chief Warren Morrical will serve as interim chief until Blunden’s arrival. There is no word as to when Blunden's last day in Weyburn will be at this time. 

A long-time member of the Weyburn Legion, Julian Goski, had an extensive collection of war movies and documentaries, as well as books.

Goski passed away in 2023 at the age of 85, and his family recently donated his collection to the Legion's Poppy Store Lending Library.

Two businesses in Weyburn's downtown area announced their closing on the weekend. Monica Osborn, executive director with Weyburn Regional Economic Development, says it's unfortunate to see them go, but where one door closes another one opens. 

“The individuals that had owned those businesses are community leaders that were very impactful and I would hope that other businesses or people that were wanting to start their own businesses have been inspired by those individuals to be able to open up their own ideas and bring forward new businesses to Weyburn.” 

Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers "crossed the line" into criminal activity when they led a massive demonstration to Ottawa in 2022 and refused to leave, the Crown said in its final submissions on their criminal trial Tuesday.

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were among several organizers who brought a huge number of demonstrators and big-rig trucks to Ottawa two years ago to protest pandemic-era public health restrictions and vaccine mandates.

During Monday's meeting of Weyburn City Council, Communications Coordinator with the City, Kyle Hertes, presented Council with a walkthrough of the 2024 Municipal Election website.

Easily accessed via the '2024 Election' tab on the City of Weyburn's website, includes information needed by those who are considering running for a seat, and for those who want to learn all they can about the candidates.