Weyburn

Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month’s wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, followed modern rules dictating what they can and can’t construct.

Lawyer Jessica Reed said property owners in the townsite in Jasper National Park own their buildings but, unlike other municipalities, don’t own the land they sit on.

The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, raised $7,208,879.51 for the province, with the Estevan area generating the most revenue.

One hundred and eight parcels were posted for this offering, and 96 parcels received acceptable bids. These bids covered 14,374.288 hectares.

The Estevan area generated the most revenue, bringing in $4,716,387.14 for 68 leases totalling 5,709.704 hectares. 

The Wee Burn, located at the top of Signal Hill, known as Heritage Village, will be filled with people, activities, and live music today and tomorrow.

Kicking off with the national anthem and flag ceremony from the Weyburn Legion's Colour Guard this morning, the event will be an opportunity for members of the community and area to tour the historical village, take in demonstrations, fire truck rides, and enjoy some burgers or Harvest Pie from the concession.

The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation and the provincial government have reached an agreed date for their binding arbitration.

The two sides nominated their arbitrators earlier this summer, and are now moving forward with defined dates for the action.

The arbitration is scheduled for December 16-20, with both sides meeting in Saskatoon.

At the arbitration hearing, the STF and province will have the opportunity to put forward written positions and make presentations on the two main issues: Wages and a class complexity-accountability framework.

Global Affairs Canada says it has approved the temporary relocation of the children and their guardians to a safe third country.

Embassy staff are expected to remain in Israel.

"The Embassy of Canada to Israel in Tel Aviv, the Embassy of Canada to Lebanon in Beirut, and the Representative Office of Canada to the Palestinian Authority, all remain fully operational and continue to provide essential services to Canadians, including consular services," Global Affairs Canada said in a statement Wednesday evening. 

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) will be one of the organizations helping to host the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, this year taking place in Saskatoon.

Ryder Lee, the general manager for the CCA, says it's good to be in the province.

Why make your kids wait until the end of October to go trick or treating, when they can do it this Saturday night?

Nickle Lake Regional Park will be holding the annual Halloween in the Park tomorrow evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and the weather forecast couldn't be better.

Park Manager Darren Wheeler said they'll start the spooky-themed event today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beaver Den with a 'Haunted Crafts' activity.

"There'll be costume contests," he shared. "We'll have awards given for those and site decorating awards." 

Producers here in the southeast have one percent of the crop in the bin so far this season. 

According to the Weekly Crop Report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture for the week of July 30th to August 5th, most producers are now getting their harvest equipment ready and are dessicating pulse crops.

A senior member of the Weyburn Police Service last Monday pulled over an erratic driver, and suspected impairment by drug.

Constable Dallas Austin shared what typically happens after that.

"That's when a D.R.E. would generally come in, one of our drug recognition experts, and they would determine what drug," he said. "Unfortunately in this situation, there was no D.R.E., so the officer went with a blood demand."

The Weyburn Minor Football season is just around the corner, and the association is looking for players, coaches, and board members to join. President of Weyburn Minor Football Ryan Maloney looks to continue to grow the association not only on the field, but off it as well.