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The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say.  

The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in someone who had travelled to an affected African country is a "harbinger" of broader spread, said Dr. Fahad Razak, an internal medicine specialist and epidemiologist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. 

The Public Health Agency of Sweden said Thursday it is the first case of clade I mpox to be diagnosed outside the African continent. 

Weyburn's Marnel Spencer has achieved two World Records for Powerlifting.

Representing Team Canada at the North American Powerlifting Championship last week in Arizona, the 61-year-old also achieved 12 North American records, three Commonwealth records, and five National records. 

With a total of 18 lifts at the one-day event, including a deadlift of just under three times her 101 lb body weight, Spencer lifted 120.5 kg, which is 266 lbs, for the Squat record, with a Total World record of 316.5 kg, which is 700 lbs. 

This weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we're spotlighting some incredible female talent!  Tenille Arts joins us to discuss her latest single, "Last Time Last",  featuring Maddie & Tae. We'll also welcome Madeline Merlo, who received exciting news about her Grand Ole Opry debut this week. We’ll catch up on her married life, summer touring, and more! And we'll revisit a #1 hit from Taylor Swift from this week in 2009.

Tune in to the Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

The Weyburn Police Service are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects. 

Anyone with information can contact the police at (306) 848-3250 or Corporal Ross at rross@weyburnpolice.ca. 

The process of setting up a professional wrestling show can be a difficult one, particularly for the first time. For Weyburn’s Troy Kramm, the owner of Souris Valley Wrestling, he is going one step further, setting the show up 4,000 kilometres away.  

The Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive program is undergoing some changes, but agriculture groups say that's not enough to help out farmers.

That's meant to help out small business owners with a tax break, but that's been out of reach for many farmers.

Kyle Larkin, the Executive Director at the Grain Growers of Canada, says now that's been changed but it may not be enough.

With strike action looming on the horizon railways in Canada are likely to be stopped next week.

CN and CPKC are both set to lock out workers on the 22nd, the date that a possible strike was set for by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Vice president of grain for CN Rail David Przednowec says that the current labour situation is taking up a bulk of the current conversation in the industry.

LIBIN, JACK DUANE, late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born March 1, 1947, passed away, August 11, 2024 at the age of 77 years. A Graveside Service & Interment will be held on Monday August 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. For friends so wishing, donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Family Place at 744 McLelland Street, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2S1.

The round-robin portion of the Minor Box Lacrosse Nationals in Regina wrapped up yesterday, and four teams from Saskatchewan are off to the medal round, which begins today.  

The male U13 team, which includes Weyburn’s Cohen Baumgartner, will be taking on BC in the semi-finals today. They closed out the round-robin yesterday afternoon against the First Nations Lacrosse Association, falling 8-2.  

The Weyburn Agricultural Society is asking for feedback from those who attended the 115th annual Weyburn Fair Days in July.

Media Relations Director Brandie Fisher said an online survey will help them get information such as how many people were in your group.