Weyburn

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.

While the summer heat is usually the main point of grumbling from residents here in the southeast, it is the skies that are grumbling throughout the day today, with a storm expected to bring five to 10 mm of rain, continuing overnight tonight.

Midale once again proved it knows how to put on a show as the D&P Moon Operating Bull Bash & Cabaret returned August 1st for its 17th annual run. Hosted by the Midale Rodeo Association and produced by Crossfire Bull riding, the night brought fierce bull riding, high-octane energy, and a sold-out crowd ready for Saskatchewan-style entertainment.

The sights, sounds, and spirit of prairie life from decades past were on full display over the weekend at the annual Threshing Days in Midale, hosted by the Souris Valley Antique Association and Midale Museum.

The weekend kicked off with a popular pancake breakfast on Main Street, where visitors gathered before hopping on the “people mover” shuttle to the Heritage Village grounds. From there, the day unfolded with a packed schedule of hands-on demonstrations, heritage tours, and family activities.

Nickle Lake Regional Park is getting ready for their annual Halloween in the Park on August 16th, with prizes for best-decorated campsites and costumes. 

"Anybody who wants to help sponsor some candy or some prizes for the site decorating contest and stuff like that," invited Park Manager Darren Wheeler.

To contribute to the event, call 306-842-7522 or email nicklelakeregionalpark@gmail.com.

Due to a rainy forecast, the Weyburn Canoe and Kayak Club's Glow and Row Night has been canceled. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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It will be a magical night under the stars with glowsticks on Nickle Lake Regional Park on Saturday, August 9th, as the

Media Relations Director with the WCKC, Lindsay Sterling,  said it’ll be a beautiful night on the water. 

Edith Estelle (Mehnke) Merritt was born November 1, 1933 in Bengough, Saskatchewan and passed away August 1, 2025 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.