Weyburn

Canada's premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon Monday armed with their wish lists for major "nation-building" projects that could buttress the economy in the face of a U.S. trade war.

Carney asked the premiers to each pass on five suggestions for national infrastructure projects, and Monday's meeting will aim to identify the ones that will make the final cut to be fast tracked using legislation Ottawa may introduce as early as this week.

Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing about 55,000 of its workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers made the request in a statement Saturday, saying it was inviting Canada Post to a fair, final and binding arbitration process to resolve negotiations that have dragged on for months without producing a new collective agreement. 

The City of Weyburn announced the closure of Government Road beginning tomorrow and continuing through Wednesday. 

In a release published by the city, the closure will span from the intersection from Highway 39 to Souris Avenue. Drivers are advised that there will be no access to Government Road from Railway Avenue. 

The closure is due to major asphalt repairs being done on the road, which is part of the City of Weyburn's 2025 Infrastructure Revitalization Program. 

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

As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.

The government is developing a bill to fast-track what it calls nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act, also known as C-69.

While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.

No province earned a grade higher than C+ in the report assembled by the Task Force for Housing and Climate, a non-governmental body that was struck in 2023 with backing from the philanthropic Clean Economy Fund.

The task force's "report card" evaluated governments based on their policies for building homes quickly and sustainably.

The Weyburn Beavers bounced back in a big way Saturday night, outlasting the Moose Jaw Miller Express in a 19-16 slugfest at Ross Wells Park.

Weyburn entered the contest following a 5-0 shutout loss at home to the Regina Red Sox, but their bats came alive early and often in Moose Jaw. The Beavers put up crooked numbers in three straight innings, scoring five in the 3rd, three in the 4th, five more in the 5th, and another four in the 7th, en route to a 19-run, 16-hit offensive outburst.

The Second Annual Outlaw Buckers & Oil Kings Match Bronc Riding event is just around the corner now, and there are still advance tickets available for the sale price.

Tickets are $30 if purchased online and $40 at the gate.

"We encourage everybody to visit the website and get their tickets ahead of time," shared organizer Robert Schmidt. 

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Weyburn and surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke drifting in from northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. The smoke is contributing to reduced visibility and poor air quality, which can fluctuate significantly throughout the day and across short distances. Projections from firesmoke.ca show the conditions are expected to improve slightly overnight Saturday, before more smoke moves in midday on Sunday.

With the arrival of warm weather, the City of Weyburn is officially entering summer mode. Several seasonal facilities and programs are now open or set to launch in the coming weeks, providing numerous opportunities for residents to get outside and stay active.

“Our spray parks are open at River Park and Don Mitchell Park, and we encourage everyone to check them out,” said Paige Tenbult, Communications Coordinator for the City of Weyburn. “It’s the perfect way to enjoy the summer feel, especially now that the weather is warm.”