Weyburn

Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business equations this year.

The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the 75.8 per cent preliminary duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused canola prices to fall by $1 per bushel.

That translates to a loss of about $200,000 for his farm. 

“That’s a pretty significant financial hit,” said Prybylski, who farms northeast of Regina near Yorkton.

Ticket sales have been lower than anticipated this summer for the Weyburn Humane Society's 'Ride for Paws, Support the Cause' vehicle raffle. This has resulted in extending the raffle ticket sales period and postponing the draw to Thursday, October 23rd, at 1 p.m. at Weyburn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd.

This year, the raffle is for a 2025 Jeep Compass North 4x4. See more photos HERE.

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has a new chair, elected into the position earlier this year. Scott Hepworth, who farms near Assiniboia with his farmer, moved into the role after the previous chair stepped away from the position.

Having previously been the vice chair at the GGC and currently a director with Sask Wheat, Hepworth is confident they'll be able to meet some of the goals he wants to solve.

Weyburn Humane Society board members came together this morning for a ground-breaking at the site of the future new Animal Shelter, which will be two buildings designed to provide a safe, welcoming, and compassionate space for homeless and neglected animals in our community, with a priority on animal health, sustainability, and a welcoming experience for adopters and visitors alike. 

It’s almost junior hockey season, and Crescent Point Place will host not only this year's Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings but also a packed house of dedicated fans. While the on-ice action is what brings people in, there’s a lot more that goes into making game night happen.  

Brenda Clarke is the volunteer coordinator for the Weyburn Red Wings. She says they have up to 40 volunteers running every game night. 

The Weyburn Police Service saw an uptick in calls for domestic disturbances last week, and, in most of the cases, officers were able to mediate the situations peacefully.

"All parties involved were definitely willing to take mediation, where we can mediate the situation to cool it down, which is nice," said Deputy Chief Shane St. John. 

"Sometimes people just aren't cooperative, but a lot of these circumstances, they were maybe looking for someone just to mediate their situation and cool things down."

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Katherine Green, who left us at the age of 86 years on August 3, 2025, peacefully with her family at her side. Known for her loving personality, Joyce's smile and laughter brought joy to all who knew her and will be gratefully missed but not forgotten.

She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Frances Heisler; brother Edward Heisler; sister Bernice Smith; brothers-in-law David Green (Joanne), Malcolm Green, and Larry Birstein; parents-in-law Freda and Fred Green; and her beloved granddaughter Kaylie Green.

On Thursday, August 14th, DiscoverWeyburn, Magic 103, Country 106.7, and AM1190 will be teaming up with the City of Weyburn and our amazing sponsor partners for the Great Plains Taste of Summer Charity BBQ.  

This week, the proceeds of the event will be going to the Weyburn Humane Society. The Humane Society operates the only animal shelter in Weyburn, which helps with stray animals and offers adoptions. However, they are a non-profit organization and receive no funds from the provincial or federal levels.  

Air Canada says it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an orderly shutdown as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants on Saturday.

The airline says the first flights will be cancelled Thursday, with more on Friday and a complete cessation of flying by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge by the weekend.

Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz and PAL Airlines will continue to operate as normal. 

Air Canada says customers whose flights are cancelled will be notified and they will be eligible for a full refund.

Athletes from the Weyburn area were instrumental in leading Team Saskatchewan's women's box lacrosse team to a 10-1 victory over Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday at the Canada Summer Games. 

Weyburn's Ella Schenher and Maci Patterson, alongside Hunter Moon of Riceton, had a hand in nearly half of the team's ten goals. The trio combined for four goals and five assists in the dominant performance.