Weyburn

With the City of Weyburn's summer programming and amenities soon be coming to a close, the last day to swim in the Weyburn Leisure Centre outdoor pool is this Labour Day, Monday, September 1st.

While the $5 family swim is a mainstay on Sunday evenings, this Monday, there will be two more opportunities for families to take advantage of the deal and enjoy the pool one last time before it closes for the season. The first family swim is from 9 to 11:45 a.m., with another one in the afternoon from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. 

Here's a look at some of the photographs captured by the Discover Weyburn staff and submitted by community members throughout the week:

The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one.

Here's a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands.

1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines?

Canada is racing to replace its deteriorating fleet of Victoria-class submarines. The fleet, bought second-hand from the U.K. in 1998, is rapidly aging and are expensive to repair and replace parts.

The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of force, including lethal force, is considered reasonable to defend your home and family if someone breaks into it, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.

Poilievre called a news conference in Brampton, Ont., amid an outcry over assault charges that were laid against an Ontario man who encountered another man who allegedly broke into his apartment while carrying a crossbow. 

The Weyburn Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association welcomed book lovers to their Ashford Street headquarters for a three-day indoor book sale this week.

The total raised from this event is just over $1,300. 

Program Director Tasha Collins said all of the books were donated by Blue Earth Environmental, and then transported and set up by the CMHA Vocational crew.

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 86 total calls for service in the week of August 18 to August 25, 2025. We followed up on some of the notable events from the week.

On Monday, August 18th, a report came in regarding a stolen pickup truck. The vehicle, stolen from behind a Weyburn business had a tracker that helped police quickly locate it. A man was located in the truck in a parking lot and arrested without incident. The truck was returned to its rightful owner undamaged. 

Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss. 

The iconic butterfly's population has decreased by around 80 per cent in the past two decades, says the paper published in the journal Current Biology, with the loss of breeding habitat cited as the main reason behind the sharp decline.

The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage — and the tone — for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says politicians will be paying close attention to the resolutions chiefs pass related to the federal major projects legislation. The bill, which passed in June, has seen strong opposition from some First Nations leaders and community members who fear it won't respect their rights.

Mark Stephen Caine, late of Tyvan, SK passed away on August 14, 2025 at the age of 65 years.

Mark was predeceased by his father Fredrick Caine; mother, Marjorie Caine; and his grandparents.

Mark is survived by his brothers, Gary Caine of Leoville, SK, Glenn (Marlene) Caine of Drayton Valley, AB, Gene (Donna) Caine of Drayton Valley, AB; his sister, Vicki Caine of Weyburn, SK; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.

Farmers are working on bringing in the harvest as the weather cooperates.

Last week's hot, dry weather also brought its share of thunderstorm activity with strong winds and hail which caused some lodging in crops. The Nipawin area had the most rainfall, with 42 mm, followed by the North Battleford and Consul areas with 30 mm and 28 mm, respectively. A number of other areas around the province are also seeing some scattered showers.