Weyburn

Mainprize Regional Park has been getting significant improvements thanks to the Dr. Mainprize Foundation, a non-profit organization, the board for which was formed in the spring of 2024.

Anyone who regularly enjoys Weyburn’s Tatagwa Trails System may have noticed some extra repaving done on a portion by City Garden Road on the Signal Hill Trail. Paige Tenbult, communications coordinator for the City of Weyburn, explains this was not part of the annual repaving work done on the trails system. 

“Every year in our infrastructure revitalization program (IRP), we have allocated money for the Tatagwa Parkway Trail system. This year, Riverwood Trail and Signal Hill Trail will see some upgrades to their pavement.” 

Two physical altercations last week required mediation by the Weyburn Police Service, both related to driving behaviour.  

The first incident happened on Friday, when WPS members were called outside of a business on Sims Avenue. Sergeant Riley Ross says they determined there were two involved parties, drivers who had exited their vehicles to engage in an altercation. 

“It was more so a road rage incident where they had stopped on Sims Avenue and exited their vehicles, and that's when the confrontation occurred.” 

A bargain-hunter's dream event will go live next week: Golden West's DiscoverWeyburn Online Auction.

Registration opened up today for the DiscoverWeyburn Online Auction, which will go live on August 13th. Hundreds of local items will be up for grabs, with everything from gift cards to local restaurants and hotel stays, to great local products and services. 

Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying they're confident they will be included in talks about major projects Ottawa hopes to use to bolster the economy in the face of a trade war with the United States.

"When things really matter, Métis governments come together and we get the work done," said Métis Nation of Ontario president Margaret Froh.

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action.

The organization's president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada.

The U.S. office is part of Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, but Ken McMullen says a Canadian version could be simpler and less costly.

Weyburn is celebrating local history this weekend at Heritage Village Days, with a lineup of experiences, events, and performances. 

The fun will begin tomorrow at 11 a.m. with the opening ceremonies, followed at 11:30 a.m. with sheep herding by Russell Roome. Eli Barsi will then take the stage from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by De Tricky Feet Dance Studio from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.  

The Weyburn Police Service was called to a local hotel after reports of an assault. Sergeant Riley Ross says the incident occurred between a customer and his taxi driver. 

“Upon arrival, it was determined that an individual who was a customer for a taxicab company was getting dropped off at the hotel. Upon exiting the vehicle, he assaulted the taxicab driver, which resulted in charges under the criminal code for assault being laid against that individual.” 

The Weyburn Humane Society is rallying to move some future-pets from the shelter into local homes, as well as for their annual vehicle raffle fundraiser.

Currently, they have a special for the month of August, a $50 adoption fee.

"Hopefully that does help move some of the cats and dogs because there are some that have been there for a while, so and it's not a great life to be stuck in a kennel," shared Board Chair Bev Paul.

She said some of the cats have been with them for quite some time.

According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report for July 29th to August 4th, harvest is at the top of mind for southeast producers, with many currently preparing equipment and grain storage for the incoming crop.

Many crops are progressing nicely in the southeast, but need timely rain over the next couple of weeks to support seed development.