Weyburn

North America is currently in a transitory period in terms of weather systems, with the timing of that transition likely to affect conditions for crops around the prairies.

That'll eventually change into a LaNinna system, which for our southern neighbours means that frosts could creep in early and disrupt harvest.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Natalie Hasell says that people in the Canadian prairies don't need to worry as much.

Special Olympics Weyburn received a Community Fund Grant from the Weyburn Credit Union in June for the purchase of some new bowling shirts.

Read more: Weyburn Credit Union supports local organizations with Community Fund Grants

After a very wet spring, July saw incredibly hot and dry conditions. Environment Canada meteorologist Natalie Hasell says the month of July typically sees 66 mL of precipitation; this year saw just over half with 37 mL. 

Hasell says the dry season is mainly accredited to an area of high pressure with high temperatures, and a cycle of dryness begetting more dryness.  

The Weyburn Humane Society is gearing up for its annual garage sale, this Thursday, August 8th, and Friday, August 9th.

Board member Clarissa Welsh said instead of at their usual venue, they'll be holding it at one of their volunteer's homes, located at 56 10th Street. 

"There's going to be lots of fun and cool stuff," she shared. "Everything's there by donation. Anything from furniture to knickknacks and maybe some gizmos."

Welsh said the funds go toward their general operating fund. 

The area is filled with beautiful wildlife, and the Weyburn Wildlife Federation (WWF) is helping families learn about it this summer with its first-ever Family Day on August 24th. 

The WWF's Youth Coordinator, Keyanna Swanson, says the event is affordable for any family because it is free. 

"There's going to be lunch available for purchase, but it is free. We just ask that people register so that we can make sure we have enough supplies and volunteers for everybody."

Support your local radio and save hundreds of dollars on local items: The Discover Weyburn Online Auction is back on August 14th!   

Local businesses have contributed many incredible items that will be up for auction with the possibility of amazing discounts. Starting bids will begin at sixty percent off.  

Registration is required in order to participate. By signing up now, you can begin bidding as soon as the auction opens.   

Those who have registered previously can instead sign in with their existing information.   

Special Olympics Weyburn has put out a call for a new influx of board members.

Community Manager Joanne Paxman said those who join the board won't be expected to coach athletes.

"They don't have to have been involved with Special Olympics at all, or have any knowledge," she explained. "It's just filling positions on the board. You might possibly not be working with athletes at all, but just volunteer coordinators or program coordinators or treasurer, like those kinds of positions that we need filled, and our publicity, marketing, social media."

The Weyburn Police Service in the early hours of last Monday responded to reports of an alarm going off at a large commercial building on the west side of the city.

"We went and checked out the property. There was no one there," shared Constable Dallas Austin. "Police kept a watch on the property from a distance and that's when we observed individuals walking back to the building." 

He said the officers who stayed back and watched then arrested and charged an individual with break-and-enter to the property, and possession of break-and-enter instruments.

Midale buzzed with excitement this long weekend as the town enjoyed the Midale Rodeo and the 58th Annual Threshing Bee, drawing crowds for a mix of thrilling events and heritage celebrations.

“We had a great turnout and just couldn’t be happier with how things went, and the support that we had was amazing,” said Adam Carlson, president of the Midale Rodeo Committee.

On July 24, Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the area around Lachute, Que., northwest of Montreal, urging people to take shelter. The warning was accurate: a tornado touched down outside Lachute about an hour after the alert. But three other twisters that day slipped past forecasters.