Weyburn

Grain Rush, driven by Great Plains Ford, is back for another year!  

That’s right, between now and September 12th, we will be delivering some delicious KFC meals to some hard-working farmers.  

Today, we took our meal out to Kyle Hoium and his crew near Midale, thanks to Mectec Transport.  

As we approach fall, there becomes a higher risk of frost at night. Frost is one of the disruptions to normal plant growth that can cause a buildup of nitrates in forages and cause nitrate toxicity in livestock. Other disruptions that can cause nitrate buildup can include hail, spray drift, or drought.

Residents in Weyburn are bracing for strong winds on Thursday, with gusts expected to reach 80 kilometres per hour. The system is also ushering in a wave of cold air, bringing a significant risk of widespread frost this weekend. According to Environment Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke, a low-pressure system exiting the region Wednesday night is responsible for the intense conditions. 

With only a short time left in the construction season, officials from the City of Weyburn are asking for public cooperation and patience as crews continue to address extensive road repairs across the community. 

In a recent interview, Mayor Jeff Richards shared a simple but crucial message for residents navigating the numerous construction zones. 

The Carlyle RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 21-year-old Theoren McNabb, who is wanted on multiple warrants. 

According to a release issued Tuesday afternoon, McNabb is wanted by both the Carlyle and Indian Head RCMP detachments for a number of charges, including assault-related offences, failing to comply with release order conditions, and failing to attend court. The charges stem from several investigations in 2024 and 2025. 

While it's an exciting time for students in Weyburn, it's a time for drivers to cultivate more patience after two months without school buses in traffic in the morning and afternoons.

Now, drivers are likely noticing them once again. This is why SGI and law enforcement are shining the Traffic Safety Spotlight on School Zone safety.

The province’s Rat Control Program has helped make it one of the few rat-free zones in the world

Alberta is marking 75 years of rat-free status.

An aggressive control program had made it the largest inhabited area in the world that is free of true rats.

There is no resident population of rats, and the rodents are not allowed to establish themselves.

A local business called the Weyburn Police Service last week after a man was found to be stealing items. After being confronted, he fled on foot. Deputy Chief Shane St. John says the description provided allowed them to locate the man rather quickly.  

“It's a subject that's been around, causes a few issues here and there, but stole some items from a store. The description gave the members had a pretty good idea who it was, and they did find this individual walking down the highway.” 

Sonia Nettie Putz, late of Tyvan, SK passed away on September 1, 2025 at the age of 75 years.

Sonia was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Mary Short; brother in infancy; and her nephew, Josh Short.

Sonia is survived by her husband, David Menzies; children, Deanna (Brian) Walper and daughter [Amber]; Laurie Menzies (Jason); Derrick (Sandra) Menzies and children [Kade (Shayna), Macey]; her brother Phillip (Susan) Short and daughter, Michale; as well as great nieces and great nephews.

King Street has been undergoing a full structural rebuild as part of the province’s urban highway connector program (UHCP). This work has resulted in a full closure of the road between First Avenue Northwest and Fifth Avenue North.   

The construction was scheduled for completion at the end of August, to avoid interruptions to students attending Weyburn Comprehensive School, however, delays have caused the project to be extended.