Weyburn

A domestic dispute resulted in assault charges being laid in Weyburn last Friday. The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to a local residence and upon investigation, found that a man had assaulted a woman and uttered threats of harm. 

Deputy Chief with the WPS, Shane St. John, explains the matter transpired between two partners and got out of hand.  

“It definitely got out of hand. The person was arrested without incident. The person is no longer in Weyburn, which will hopefully help keep the other person safe and get this resolved in a peaceful manner.” 

While June is often the most rainy month of the year for producers, this year here in the southeast, crops endured a dry June. However, steady rainfalls throughout July have helped ensure the crops have the moisture needed for a successful harvest.

Weyburn Minor Football (WMF) is helping young athletes hone their abilities at their MNP Skills Development Camp. Head coach of the U12 Weyburn Ravens Brad Hillstead says the camps run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for all athletes, regardless of if they're registered for the fall football season.  

“For those registered, it will be a $5 session, or you can get a 10-pass punch card for $50. If you are not registered for the season, it's going to be $100.” 

The camp is a development opportunity for any athlete of any skill level and open for those ages eight to 13.  

With the calendar month flipping over to August and the sun starting to set a little earlier and rise a little later, people are looking to get as much fun in the sun this summer as possible. It’s been a full summer of fun for those out at Oungre Memorial Regional Park (OMRP).  

The Weyburn Beavers battled on the road Tuesday night but couldn't overcome an early surge by the Saskatoon Berries. The first-place Berries would take the game by a final score of 7-3. 

The Berries opened up the scoring in the bottom of the first inning, tagging Weyburn starting pitcher Connor Nipp for four runs to take a commanding lead they would never relinquish. Saskatoon added another two runs in the fourth to build a 6−0 advantage. 

An accident involving a motorcycle required a response from both the Weyburn Police Service and EMS. The male driver attempted to take a corner at a high speed, resulting in him losing control of the bike. 

Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John says EMS was required at the scene. 

“A younger man with a little bit too much speed taking a corner. He thought he could handle it and turned the bike over. He injured himself and needed EMS to actually take him to the hospital to get checked out.” 

A $25,000 donation from the Carlyle Fire and Rescue Department is helping the Carnduff Fire Department take a major step toward establishing a long-planned training facility in the community.

Carnduff Fire Training Officer Randy Spencer says the donation stems from a recent collaboration between the departments.

"Me and another member, Mike Perry, had gone up and ran Carlyle’s wildland unit at the Weyakwin Fire Base when the Ditch O2 fire was burning through the area," Spencer explained.

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

The Weyburn Rowing Club will be hosting a Beach Sprints event on Saturday, August 2nd, at Nickle Lake Regional Park.

Club Founder and President Sheila Leach, said they're looking forward to sharing this opportunity with the community while everyone is already out at the park for Nickle Lake Day.