Weyburn

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

Most people in Weyburn waking up having to dig out the snowbrush after the snow and blowing snow yesterday and into the night.

With renovations currently underway at the Prairie Sky Co-op Food Store in Weyburn, General Manager Kevin Arthur said so far the exterior work is nearing completion, and work in the back room with a rebuilt meat cutting room and walk-in freezers and coolers has been done behind the scenes.

Work is now underway on the sales floor, which will impact customers somewhat.

The first winter storm of the season is currently blowing its way out after significant snowfall and strong winds. Warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, Danielle Desjardins says winter is settling in. 

“That low pressure system that's been impacting most of the province actually is pulling off, so we're expecting snow and the wind to taper off later this morning into this afternoon. It'll be much cooler than it has been over the previous few months.” 

Changes are coming to the hours of operation for several border crossings in Saskatchewan. In press releases issued earlier this week by both Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it was announced on the Canadian side there would be 35 land ports of entry that have the hours change on January 6th, while the American side will have the hours adjusted at 38 ports.  

The Weyburn Fire Department is making waves this Movember, with $2,280 raised as of the morning of November 20th and no signs of slowing down. According to firefighter Chuck Hignett, the team’s involvement is about more than just the iconic mustaches—it’s about tackling issues like men’s mental health, prostate and testicular cancer, and suicide awareness.

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble.

On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the national school food program.

One of the biggest-ticket items is $970.8 million for compensation adjustments for civil servants as a result of collective bargaining agreements.

UPDATE 10:23 a.m. - Highways directly through Weyburn remain covered with reduced visibility. Highway 39 from Yellow Grass to Moose Jaw is no longer showing as travel not recommended. 

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UPDATE 8:27 a.m. - Travel not recommended has been removed on highways directly through Weyburn. Everything directly through Weyburn is showing as snow covered, however, with icy and slippery sections and reduced visibility. Highway 39 from Yellow Grass to Moose Jaw and well as the area that turns into Highway 6 is still showing as travel not recommended.

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Local Weyburn craftsman, Andrew Hulbert, owner of Hulbert’s Cabinets & Interiors, is living his dream – doing what he loves to help others’ dreams come true.

With a passion for perfecting fine details and adding the finishing touches to a home, Andrew Hulbert found his calling with Hulbert’s Cabinets & Interiors.

After observing various unsafe driving practices around school zones since September, the Weyburn Police Service have put a focus on school zone traffic enforcement. Deputy Chief Shane St. John says matters have improved. 

“There's always a work in progress. The members have been doing a great job of getting out there and policing the school zones, and I think that helps deter a lot of issues that were being had. As long as we have the manpower to be out there patrolling, they're not tied up with something else, they will be on those school zones at the key times.”