Weyburn

With farmers keeping a close eye on conditions with harvest just around the corner, the Saskatchewan government is giving weekly updates on the state of the Saskatchewan agricultural landscape.

These weekly reports are put together by volunteers who report the conditions on their own farms to give the province a clearer picture.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) says the provincial government’s new policy to limit cell phone use in K-12 classrooms is only a part of a more complex issue and misses the bigger picture. 

Rail lines are hard at work and CPKC is moving grain and getting ready for the upcoming season.

Elizabeth Hucker, the assistant vice president of marketing and sales for bulk, says they've done well ending July and starting august.

With every snack sold, this young entrepreneur is one step closer to blasting off into the world of the stars.

Four-year-old Isabella Lauzon has been set up outside her house, selling all sorts of snacks in hopes of raising enough money to buy her very own telescope.

Lauzon has been fascinated by astronomy her whole life. She notes some of her favourite planets.

"Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Venus."

It's day two of the Weyburn Humane Society's annual garage sale, which is being held at 56 10th Street until 8 p.m.

Board member Clarissa Welsh said, "Everything's there by donation. Anything from furniture to knickknacks and maybe some gizmos."

Welsh said the funds go toward their general operating fund. 

"We operate largely on donations from the community. We have a lot of costs, especially with food, vet, and our paid staff. It always goes up and up and up and we just need those things to keep us running," she shared.

Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month’s wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, followed modern rules dictating what they can and can’t construct.

Lawyer Jessica Reed said property owners in the townsite in Jasper National Park own their buildings but, unlike other municipalities, don’t own the land they sit on.

The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, raised $7,208,879.51 for the province, with the Estevan area generating the most revenue.

One hundred and eight parcels were posted for this offering, and 96 parcels received acceptable bids. These bids covered 14,374.288 hectares.

The Estevan area generated the most revenue, bringing in $4,716,387.14 for 68 leases totalling 5,709.704 hectares. 

The Wee Burn, located at the top of Signal Hill, known as Heritage Village, will be filled with people, activities, and live music today and tomorrow.

Kicking off with the national anthem and flag ceremony from the Weyburn Legion's Colour Guard this morning, the event will be an opportunity for members of the community and area to tour the historical village, take in demonstrations, fire truck rides, and enjoy some burgers or Harvest Pie from the concession.

The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation and the provincial government have reached an agreed date for their binding arbitration.

The two sides nominated their arbitrators earlier this summer, and are now moving forward with defined dates for the action.

The arbitration is scheduled for December 16-20, with both sides meeting in Saskatoon.

At the arbitration hearing, the STF and province will have the opportunity to put forward written positions and make presentations on the two main issues: Wages and a class complexity-accountability framework.

Global Affairs Canada says it has approved the temporary relocation of the children and their guardians to a safe third country.

Embassy staff are expected to remain in Israel.

"The Embassy of Canada to Israel in Tel Aviv, the Embassy of Canada to Lebanon in Beirut, and the Representative Office of Canada to the Palestinian Authority, all remain fully operational and continue to provide essential services to Canadians, including consular services," Global Affairs Canada said in a statement Wednesday evening.