Weyburn

National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as Canada comes under heavy pressure from its allies to do more and spend more.

But with just weeks to go until NATO member nations assemble in the Netherlands for a summit that could put Ottawa in the hot seat on defence spending, several of his ministers took the unusual step of removing themselves from discussions with defence reporters this week at Canada's largest defence industry show.

Coming up this Sunday, the Weyburn Legion Branch #47 is hosting their Decoration Day at the Hillcrest and Green Acres Cemetery. Every year, volunteers throughout Canada visit the local cemeteries to place Canadian flags and decorate the grave sites of those who served. 

Norman Harold Cartier, late of Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, born June 4, 1954, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025 at the age of 70 years.

Norman was predeceased by his parents, George and Joan Cartier; brother, Bruce and sister, Linda.

Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.

The declaration by Premier Scott Moe came one day after his Manitoba counterpart Wab Kinew did the same.

“It's a very serious situation that we're faced with,” Moe told a news conference in Prince Albert.

“We do need some rainfall. We need that sooner rather than later, and in light of that not being in the forecast, we most certainly are putting in place every measure possible to prepare the province.”

Now that summer is almost here, the weekends are filling up with activities - from fundraisers to just plain fun-raisers.

The Weyburn Beavers will host the Regina Red Sox tonight at Tom Laing Park at 7 p.m., and will be facing the Moose Jaw Miller Express in a home-and-home this weekend, with a game in Moose Jaw Saturday and on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weyburn.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings will host their first-ever Pickleball tournament on Saturday.  

Monika Sharma shared stories about her Indian Culture on Wednesday afternoon at the Weyburn Public Library. It was the first in a series presented by Southeast Advocates, for kids and families to learn about other cultures.

Sharma moved with her family to Weyburn from northern India nearly two years ago. She shared about her cultural heritage, and while she practices the Hindu religion, the presentation focused on the festivals, food, clothes, and celebrations she grew up enjoying in India. 

In addition to the record 50 vehicles taking part in the Soo Line Cruisers Car Club's first Care Home Cruise of the season on Sunday, there were also police cruisers.

This is because the Weyburn Police Service gets involved in various parades, including the Weyburn Comprehensive School Grad parade in June, and the summer and winter parades hosted by the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce.

Sergeant Riley Ross said the WPS likes to be involved in the community.

While Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture is reporting seeding progress across southeastern Saskatchewan at 80 per cent, on par with the five-year average, farmers in the Weyburn area are still facing significant delays and difficult field conditions after recent heavy rainfall. 

Dale Paslawski, a farmer northeast of Weyburn, said the ground remains saturated after receiving between three and a half to four inches of rain in recent weeks, leaving many producers scrambling to finish. 

Despite a slow start to the season caused by wet weather in parts of the southeast, seeding is now 80 percent complete across the region, matching the five-year average and marking a significant jump from just a week earlier. 

Crops Extension Specialist Kim Stonehouse with the Ministry of Agriculture noted that while seeding in the southeast saw some delays due to recent rainfall, the province overall is well ahead of schedule. 

The Weyburn Arts Council (WAC) opened up registration for the Gifted Summer Art Market, being held on July 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jubilee Park, to all types of vendors this year, and not just those who hand-make their items.

WAC Communications Chair Tasha Hill said this is because they don't have the space limitations in the park as they do for the Gifted sale in winter. So, why not pack the park?