Weyburn

Livestock farms often need to use their land carefully in order to get the best results for their animals, which is why the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is sharing some tips on good grazing practices. Trevor Lennox, a Range Management Extension Specialist, talks about one of the biggest potential mistakes a farm operation can make: overgrazing.

Motorists travelling through downtown Weyburn should be prepared for possible delays Monday afternoon, as City crews are conducting maintenance at a key intersection. 

Lane restrictions are in effect at the corner of 4th Street and Coteau Avenue. The City of Weyburn has crews that will be conducting manhole repairs. 

As a result of the work, drivers are being asked to use extra caution and watch for crews present on the road. 

An intense thunderstorm system caused significant rainfall, damaging winds, and hail to pelt communities across southeast Saskatchewan. Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Crawford Luke, says they heard reports of tennis-ball-sized hail near Torquay, with accumulations of smaller-sized hail in Midale.  

“Low pressure was sitting over the southern part of the province, and a bunch of showers were  circulating it, and then in that low southeast of the province, we had this complex of thunderstorms fire up right on the international border." 

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ruled a challenge of the province's school pronoun law can continue.

In the decision released Monday, the court granted, in part, the government's appeal of a decision that allowed the challenge.

But the court says a judge has jurisdiction to determine whether the law limits Charter rights.

"(LGBTQ+ group) UR Pride’s litigation may continue in the Court of King’s Bench," the ruling says. 

The Dr. Mainprize Park Foundation will host the Million Dollar Par Three Golf Tournament on September 13th at Mainprize Regional Park..

President Brandon Rosengren said last year's event was a huge success. 

"We had about 300 people turn out for that, and we raised, I think, $47,000. So we're hoping to beat that this year, and we want to have around 350 to 400 people attend."

Weyburn City Council will meet tonight in Council Chambers at City Hall at 6 p.m., with a fairly packed agenda for the only meeting of August.

Director of Leisure Services Richard Henning will present the 2025 to 2028 Leisure User Rates for approval.

Planning and Development Coordinator Shara-lee Malcolm will also present her recommendation for a home-based business application for an apparel and beauty product retail business on Ninth Street.

The Canada Summer Games kicked off in Newfoundland Sunday afternoon, with several Saskatchewan teams competing in the various sports.  

Located less than 30 minutes west of Weyburn is Trossachs Gospel Camp (TGC), one of Saskatchewan's oldest camps, recently finishing their 111th year of summer programming. 

TGC chairperson Rob Howard reflects on their recent camp season that wrapped up last week, which included programming for different adolescent age groups, and two family camps.  

The 2025-26 hunting season is open, with Big Game Draw and regular licenses available to purchase as of August 1st. 

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment issued a release detailing what people should know before taking advantage of the province’s hunting opportunities, beginning with a hunting license.  

With harvest just getting underway across the Prairies, farmers are being reminded to think about safety when working with grain. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is urging farmers to prioritize safety around grain handling with the launch of its fifth annual Be Grain Safe Week.