Weyburn

As markets continue to plummet around the world, along with commodity prices, in the wake of new tariffs announced earlier this week by U.S. President Donald Trump, Saskatchewan business leaders are being urged to rethink their heavy reliance on the American market and start seriously exploring new opportunities abroad. 

The economy shed 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, Statistics Canada said Friday.

The agency said the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February.

The hit came amid increased uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs that have threatened economic growth.

The job losses reversed some of the gains made at the end of last year and into January.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings head north to the Whitney Forum to take on the Flin Flon Bombers in Game 1 of the SJHL semifinals. The Red Wings come in as the underdog, ranking third in the SJHL regular season compared to the Bombers who ranked second. That means the Bombers will have home-ice advantage, however the Red Wings have been excellent on the road all year long. 

You’ve already seen the message on social media: Spilling Prairie Tea is bringing “Bloom: Find Your Pink” to Weyburn. But one big question remains. What exactly is Bloom?  

“Bloom is a day for women to come and join us and find their passions,” said Bloom and Spilling Prairie Tea member Lindsee Michel. “It’s all about empowering our community and empowering women that day.” 

Michel was at the core of the planning for this community-wide event, as noted by one of her Bloom committee members, Lindsay Manko-Bauche.  

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

Saskatchewan is becoming a well-known destination for astro-tourism according to Tourism Saskatchewan. Vance Petriew with the Regina Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) explains there are a few reasons why the industry is alive and well in the province.  

The Senior Theatre Club at Weyburn Comprehensive School will take audiences down the rabbit hole of a modern twist on Lewis Caroll's tales of Alice in Wonderland with performances next week.

Teacher Kyla Moffatt said the character of Alice in 'Alice @ Wonderland' is, of course, obsessed with her cell phone.

"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.

Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated.

The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposed tax-free savings bonds, while Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would remove the federal sales tax from Canadian-made vehicles.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in his role as prime minister, met virtually Thursday with Canada's premiers to discuss the U.S. tariffs as Canadian automakers started to feel the effects.

Wedged between a massive truck and a backhoe, saved by STARS. Given blood by STARS after being impaled by a spinning blade. Airlifted by STARS after crashing to the ground off a bucking horse in a remote area.  

These are just some of the stories of survival that filled the airwaves on April 1st and 2nd for the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon presented by BHP in support of STARS.