Weyburn

Work continues at the intersection of Highways 39 and 13 as a roundabout is being constructed in the high-traffic corridor. This is part of a $29 million project that includes the twinning of nearly six kilometres of Highway 39 northwest of Weyburn.  

Director of Communications at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways, David Horth, says the project is making good progress and scheduled to be completed on time 

The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to three theft incidents last week, ranging from welding cables to a homebuilt trailer.  

According to a release issued by the WPS, the first theft occurred last Wednesday, when they received a complaint of a stolen trailer. The trailer was parked on Hill Avenue overnight and was stolen sometime during the night. It’s described as distinct, homebuilt and made from the box of a two-tone, blue 1967 Mercury truck. The incident is still under investigation.  

The Weyburn Humane Society (WHS) is making it easier to adopt a new furry companion, while also easing the burden on the shelter, with August adoption month. The adoption fee for all cats and dogs in their care will be only $50 for the entire month of August. 

Shelter manager for the WHS Colleen Morrice says they see a notable decrease in adoptions, especially cat adoptions in the summer. She attributes this to the upcoming winter season. 

The sound of drums, the swirl of regalia, and the sense of community all came together over the weekend just outside of Kisbey, as Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation hosted its annual competition powwow at the 7 Lakota grounds.

The gathering welcomed hundreds of dancers and visitors from across Canada and the United States, turning the quiet grounds into a celebration of culture, language, and unity.

“This was our biggest turnout yet,” said event organizer Kathleen McArthur. “We had almost 200 dancers in the grand entry alone, and it stretched across three full songs.”

Most teenage girls would spend their summer months hanging out with friends, socializing or maybe playing one sport or a hobby. Very few would be spending their time travelling all over Canada playing a variety of sports; however, Weyburn’s Ella Schenher is far from ordinary. Schenher wrapped up the end of July in Calgary for her third and final year of U18 Women’s National Football Championship, quarterbacking the Saskatchewan team.

The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada’s softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from the worst of American duties and fees.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan Tuesday, promising $700 million in loan guarantees to address what he called "immediate pressures" and $500 million for long-term supports to help companies diversify export markets and develop their products. 

Carney also promised that future projects will "prioritize" Canadian lumber. 

John Siourounis, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on August 2, 2025 at the age of 73 years.

John was born in Vatheia, Arkadia, Greece. He moved to Canada in 1969. He lived in Toronto, ON then in Eastend, SK before moving to Weyburn, SK in 1982. He was a co-owner of the Weyburn Travelodge (previously the El Rancho Motel). He was known for his big, welcoming personality. Most of all he enjoyed sharing a conversation or meal with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren.

John was predeceased by his parents, Mihalis and Yeoryia Siourounis.

Shirley May Nixon, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on August 2, 2025 at the age of 80 years.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Myrtle Nixon; sister, Sharon Gregory; and father of her children, Bob Brown.

Shirley is survived by her sons: Darcy (Shaunna) and his children [Chad (Lyra), Riley]; Danny; Monty (Heather); Marty (Lindsay) and children [Carter (Mya), Calder]; her brother, Murray Nixon (Anne); sister, Myrna Kelly; numerous nieces, nephews and special niece, Yvette Petterson.

There will no formal funeral service held.

The Carlyle Carinals managed to bring home a provincial trophy for the first time in the team's history over the weekend, winning the Senior 1 award on Sunday. They fought against a number of Saskatchewan teams, with some tough competition, but the team managed to take the weekend without a single loss.

Head Coach and player with the Cardinals, Brent McLean, says it was a great weekend with great games.

A heartfelt tribute more than a decade in the making took center stage in Midale over the Saskatchewan Day long weekend, as filmmaker Jack Hilkewich premiered a special extended version of Mainprize, a documentary honouring one of the most iconic figures in southeast Saskatchewan’s history.