In Loving Memory of Greg Nikkel who passed away on February 22nd, 2025

Age 63 years.

Service of Remembrance Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – 1:30 pm

Weyburn Free Methodist Church 133 14th St. N.E.

Luncheon to follow the service.

Interment - Hillcrest Cemetery

News broke of a potential newborn health crisis over the weekend when an anonymous email was published by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) last Thursday, appearing to be written by a frontline worker in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Regina General Hospital. This was followed with comments published yesterday morning.  

It outlines a dire situation in the NICU that has lasted for weeks, including operating over capacity with staff working extended hours and multiple overtime shifts.  

Weyburn City Councillor Ryan Janke is among the hundreds of municipal officials attending the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Saskatoon this week. The annual event, which started Sunday, brings together representatives from communities across the province for a mix of policy discussions, educational opportunities, and networking. 

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli explains these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months. 

The RCMP has charged a Weyburn-area man following an investigation into a report received in mid-March. 

He is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a person with a disability, and sexual assault. 

A court-ordered publication ban is in effect, which prohibits the release of any information that could identify the victim. As a result, the name of the accused is not being published. 

Former Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings captain Braden Birnie has just finished his junior year with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks. While the Nanooks fell short of reaching the Frozen Four, Birnie, who is the captain of the hockey team, said the 2024–25 campaign was filled with growth and valuable experience. 

Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and a slowdown in travel to the United States helped cool airfare costs, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

The annual rate of inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent last month, down from 2.6 per cent in February. A poll provided by LSEG Data & Analytics ahead of Tuesday’s release had expected yearly inflation to hold steady month-to-month.

StatCan said gas prices fell 1.6 per cent year-over-year in March, coming off a hike of 5.1 per cent in February.