Weyburn

Updates to the City of Weyburn's Waterworks & Sewer Service Bylaw received their first reading during tonight's meeting of Weyburn City Council. Changes include language being updated to be gender neutral, as well as a slight increase in the City's utility bills, beginning in January of 2025. See the changes in detail HERE.

The family of a 15-year-old girl who was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school has asked people to wear purple Tuesday when classes resume. 

“It is her favourite colour,” the girl’s grandmother said in an interview.  

“It’s going to be a very long recovery, and we’ve put it out there just to let her know that people are thinking of her and praying for her.”

Students are to return to Evan Hardy Collegiate on Tuesday, where last week a witness said the girl had liquid from a black canister poured onto her head which was then lit on fire. 

Anna Margaret Maki, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on July 30, 2024 at the age of 99 years.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK.

Lindsay Rae Jenkins, late of Regina, SK passed away on March 1, 2024 at the age of 32 years.

A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Tyvan Cemetery, Tyvan, SK with Judy Beck officiating. Luncheon and a sharing of memories will follow at the Tyvan Hall, Tyvan, SK.

One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.

"Stay strong, live free, spread love — not war," Anthony Olienick, reading from a prepared statement, told a Court of King’s Bench judge before sentencing.

“I've gained a stronger understanding into what divine destiny awaits me," he added.

Lana Schneider alongside the wonderful folks at Vision Farms were able to enjoy some hot chicken on an even hotter day thanks to Grain Rush! Driven by Great Plains Ford, we took some delicious KFC out to their family farm north-east of Weyburn.  

Vision Farms is a family owned and operated farm near the Rainton Cemetery and has been in the Schneider family since 1961.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

A heat wave has gripped Weyburn and the surrounding area over the past few days, with temperatures getting into the low- to mid-30s, something rarely seen in September.  

“We have an upper-level ridge over the prairies that is centred basically over in New Mexico,” explained Natalie Hasell. She is a meteorologist with Environment Canada. “The air associated to this ridge is kind of defined by these hotter conditions.” 

It is an annual tradition that has seemingly grown in the more than 30 years it has taken place. 

The Weyburn Independent Riders got on their motorcycles of all shapes and sizes Saturday afternoon, and took a ride through the streets of Weyburn, with Santa Claus leading the way, for their annual Toy Run to benefit the Weyburn Salvation Army.  

Enbridge has announced they are asking the RM of Weyburn to pause the process for their application asking for a local zoning bylaw amendment when it comes to commercial wind operations and the Seven Stars Wind Energy Project. The announcement was made by a written release this morning.