Weyburn

Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for nation-building and economic growth is expected to form the main thrust of the throne speech when King Charles reads it today in the Canadian Senate.

Hockey Weyburn acknowledged the success and growth of their players this evening hosting their annual awards night. 

The night began with the Chris Mann Memorial Official Awards, chosen by the Referee in Chief and Mentor group.

• Junior Female Official of the Year – Jaya Clark
• Junior Male Official of the Year – Cashton Archibald 
• Senior Official of the Year - Cole Bourassa 

Followed by the Hockey Weyburn Special Recognition Awards.

• Volunteer of the Year– Monica Peterson 

Karen Schwindt, late of Pangman, SK passed away on March 11, 2025 at the age of 67 years.

She was predeceased by her father, Glen Svedahl; sister, Linden Svedahl; in-laws, Lorne and Mary Schwindt.

Ross Howard St. John late of Stoughton, SK who passed away February 21, 2025 at the age 84 Years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Berdene St. John; nephews, Kirby Graham Silcox and Mark Graham St. John.

Joyce Irene Gale, late of Saskatoon, SK passed away on December 11, 2024 at the age of 93 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Isobel (Sparks) Paxman; her brother, Arthur; sisters, Ruth (Roy) McKague, Dorothy (Gordon) Ward; nephews, Arthur Ward and Wayne Krushlucki.

Joyce is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Terry) Peterson, granddaughter, Jackie Petersen; her nieces, Sandra Chicoine, Donna (Garth) Freeman, Janice Krushlucki, Marilyn (Vern) Soch; nephews, Dennis McKague and Brad (Trish) Ward.

The government of Saskatchewan wrapped up their spring sitting of the legislature, the second since its fall election. While the fall sitting was shortened to just two weeks due to the election, the spring sitting was an opportunity for the legislators to meet for the full period.

We talked with Estevan Big-Muddy MLA and Minister of Rural and Remote Health, Mental Health and Addictions, and Seniors, Lori Carr, about what they accomplished over that time.

Weyburn City Council will meet tonight in Council Chambers at 6 p.m. with a fairly light agenda barring any last-minute additions.

Director of Leisure Services Richard Henning will present a special occasion permit application for the Council's approval, for the Renegades Fastball Club to sell alcohol during their upcoming Men’s Borderline Fastball Tournament.

The event is being held July 18th to 20th at the Weyburn Agricultural Society's exhibition grounds.

The obstetrics department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan remains closed, except in cases of imminent deliveries, as the search continues for physicians to staff the unit.

“Our goal continues to be to reopen that obstetrics department,” said Candace Kopec, executive director of the St. Joseph's Hospital. “The community has wanted it. We are working on getting the resources needed.”

The biggest barrier, she said, is physician coverage.

The Soo Line Cruisers Car Club thanked the public in a social media post for making their first Care Home Cruise of the season a success on Sunday.

"We achieved a new club record with 50 cars this year," the post said. "We are also grateful for the support from the residents and staff at the care homes in Weyburn."

King Charles arrived in Canada Tuesday afternoon for a short visit that will include reading the speech from the throne in Parliament.

The highly symbolic visit is happening as Canada copes with U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to upend global trade with tariffs and his repeated calls for Canada's annexation.

The Canadian Armed Forces plane carrying the King and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa shortly after 1 p.m.