Weyburn

A government push to steer Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 mail workers toward common ground hit a big pothole Monday.

As an increasingly acrimonious impasse drags on, Canada Post rejected a framework put forward by the union for a binding arbitration process, which Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu asked the parties to work toward just five days earlier.

After weeks of hard work and preparation by the cities of Weyburn and Estevan, results from this year's Golden Garbage Can competition have been announced. Teams from both communities met at Weyburn City Hall after judging was completed, where Weyburn City Councillor Kellie Sidloski and Estevan City Councillor Kirsten Walliser announced the passing of the Golden Garbage Can to Estevan.

Manitoba is urging tourists to reconsider visiting as it works to find shelter for a flood of wildfire evacuees now reaching 21,000.

“This is one of the largest evacuations in our province’s history,” Lisa Naylor, the Manitoba minister in charge of emergency management, said Monday.

“The government anticipates there may be a need for more hotel rooms as the wildfire season continues. For that reason, we are urging Manitobans and Canadians to reconsider non-essential travel and event plans within Manitoba."

The Weyburn Fire Department responded to a 'significant fire involving two mobile homes' at Navou Park in the early hours of Saturday, June 7th.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., dispatch notified fire crews of a reported structure fire at Navou Park on the northwest end of Weyburn.

Golf balls were flying at a windy Mainprize Regional Park yesterday, as it played host to the first annual Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament in support of Envision Counselling and Support Centre. Though the weather wasn't ideal, 17 teams made their way to go golfing for a purpose. 

The ongoing wildfire situation stretches from northern Ontario right across the prairies, with the threat to homes and communities and thousands of people being evacuated.

The Assistant Vice-President of Grain for CN, David Przednowek, says they are monitoring the situation very closely as their rail lines run through the north.

CN reports they've had some delays moving grain in and out of the Port at Thunder Bay but are also doing what they can to help with the wildfires. 

The cities of Weyburn and Estevan are close neighbours, counting on one another when it matters most. However, even the friendliest of alliances have rivalries. 

This was demonstrated this past week, as the communities counted down to the awarding of the Golden Garbage Can.

Weyburn City Council will be meeting Monday night with a full agenda that includes financial updates, infrastructure reports, and development proposals. 

Among the first items will be a proclamation recognizing Pride Week in Weyburn from June 15th to 21st.

The Weyburn Beavers dropped both games of a weekend road series against the Medicine Hat Mavericks, who continue to dominate the WCBL’s West Division. With a 6-5 extra-inning loss on Saturday and an 11-5 defeat on Sunday, the Beavers fell to 2-7 on the season, while the Mavericks improved their league-best record to 9-2. 

Saturday’s game saw the Beavers push the Mavericks to the limit, but a 10th-inning run sealed a 6-5 walk-off win for Medicine Hat. 

The Completely Branded RentPro Weyburn Razorbacks faced a tough challenge Saturday night as they hosted the high-flying Swift Current Wolverines in Prairie Gold Lacrosse League action at the Tom Zandee Sports Arena. Despite some offensive sparks from the home side, the Wolverines’ relentless attack proved too much, handing the Razorbacks a lopsided 22-7 defeat.