Weyburn

It is great sadness and much love we say goodbye to our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend Debra "Debbie" May Hubick (nee: Bleackley), who passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital on July 27, 2025 at the age of 69.

Debbie was predeceased by her parents, Don and Dorothy Grams; her grandparents, Hilda and Fraser Bleackley.

The move to accept Australian shipments comes as China conducts an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola

Canada’s canola growers could soon be facing stiff competition in their top seed market.

Reuters is reporting that Australia is close to finalizing an agreement that will reopen the Chinese market to canola shipments from Down Under.

The world’s second-largest canola exporter has been shut out of the largest import market since 2020 due to phytosanitary requirements aimed at preventing the spread of blackleg disease.

This year’s show saw three clear days for attendees to see equipment, livestock and the latest in technology

Ag In Motion 2025 organizers are pleased with this year’s attendance.

"We’re very pleased with attendance, response from exhibitors and the overall tone of the show this year," said Rob O’Connor, Ag In Motion show director.

Carlyle Fire and Rescue has donated $25,000 to Carnduff Fire and Rescue as a thank-you for their support during this year’s northern wildfire response.

Carnduff firefighters Mike Pirie and Randy Spencer joined Carlyle’s team up north for a week, stepping in when Carlyle could not fully staff their unit.

"We were short guys and couldn’t put a full crew together, so Carnduff stepped up and ran our truck for us," said Carlyle Deputy Fire Chief Rob Klassen. "That was the whole reason for the donation."

The Souris Valley Antique Association (SVAA) is preparing for the 59th Annual Heritage Threshing Days in Midale, taking place this long weekend.  

President of the SVAA Glenn McGregor says the weekend will feature events attendees look forward to every year, including the Threshermen’s Parade and live threshing demonstration, with the addition of some new buildings to the Heritage Village as well.  

“We have a few new additions in there this year that we're working on. They're not all going to be ready, but we're definitely working towards getting them there.” 

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden death of Patrick “Pat” James Dean.

Pat was born in Calgary Alberta, on May 10th,1957 and raised in Drayton Valley Alberta. He travelled all over Saskatchewan as an RCMP and would eventually retire in Weyburn Saskatchewan. Pat died on July 20th, 2025, in Kennedy Saskatchewan.

Two suspects were reportedly arrested after a string of incidents in Midale on the weekend. 

In a Crime Watch Advisory issued by the Weyburn RCMP detachment Saturday morning, they advised they had received reports of suspects who were breaking into vehicles and stealing items. It was reported that there were possibly two men and one woman involved. The Advisory stated they had been stranded in Midale as their vehicle was abandoned.  

Summer exhibitions at the Weyburn Art Gallery are still drawing crowds, but work is well underway for the fall exhibition, and the Weyburn Arts Council will be looking at some big events as well. From an immersive new installation at the gallery to a nearly month-long celebration of culture, and a call for artists for one of the most popular events in the winter, the local arts scene is going to be busy for the coming months.  

With scaffolding in place and crews busy at work, a lot is happening outside the Weyburn Courthouse. This isn’t just routine maintenance, however. The work is part of a crucial project to maintain one of Weyburn’s most significant heritage buildings in pristine condition for generations to come.  

Proven Seed is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new LibertyLink canola hybrids and a cutting-edge TruFlex variety, giving farmers more disease resistance, improved harvest management, and greater flexibility in straight cutting.

The new LibertyLink lineup includes: