Weyburn

The Weyburn Arts Council and volunteers from the community are nearly finished painting the second of the two mural projects chosen for this summer on the dugouts at Jubilee Park. This will make five murals so far out of the six chosen and planned.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is headed off to Japan and Malaysia as the Carney government shapes its diplomatic and trade approach to the Indo-Pacific region.

Anand will meet with her Japanese counterpart in Tokyo this week as the two finalize an agreement on sharing defence information and boosting trade.

On Thursday and Friday, Anand will take part in a meeting with the Association of South East Asian Nations, or ASEAN, in Malaysia.

Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died.

But he's also worried Canada isn't doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood mapping, infrastructure and early warning systems.

"Luckily, there are many ways that we can protect ourselves, but we have to make the effort," said Ness, who is the research director for adaptation at the policy research organization.

The 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire has now been published on the Statistics Canada website.

The census is conducted every five years with the last Agriculture Census being done in 2021.

For the 2026 Census of Agriculture, new categories have been added under the commodity questions to identify emerging agricultural products. 

Questions on agricultural practices have been expanded to include environmental practices and environmental sustainability.

The Calgary Stampede is officially underway, along with the rodeo, midway and live entertainment... the event also showcases agriculture and Alberta's ranching history

It's a chance to step back in time and experience life on the farm and ranch, with the Vintage Tractor Pull and Blacksmith showcase;  to the Heavy Horse, Cutting Horse, and Team Cattle Penning competitions; Chuckwagon races, to the Junior Steer Classic, the International Youth Livestock Supreme Championship and Scholarships, the World Stock Dog Championships, and International Livestock Auctioneer Championships.

Industry is applauding the federal government’s progress toward a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank after it awarded supply contracts to two companies.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Biogenesis Bago SA will supply vaccine products and develop the vaccine bank.

Canadian Cattle Association Saskatchewan director and former Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association president Garner Deobald, who formerly worked for Boehringer, said both companies are well respected and were good choices.

“I think it is important, for sure, to be ready,” he said.

A special weather statement was issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada today advising of conditions favourable for the development of funnel clouds. Meteorologist with Environment Canada, Crawford Luke explains the factors that contribute to these conditions, which includes an unstable air mass with surface moisture, and a wind shift or convergence zone.  

One of the most anticipated annual traditions for photographers across the province is back. The ExploreSask Photo Contest, hosted by Tourism Saskatchewan, is officially open for entries, and both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to take part. 

The $8.2 billion merger between Bunge and Viterra has officially cleared its final hurdle, creating one of the world’s largest integrated agribusiness companies with operations focused on food, feed, and fuel. But while the newly merged entity positions itself as a global powerhouse, many producers in Western Canada remain uneasy. 

A reception was held Friday evening at the Weyburn Art Gallery for The Great Weyburn Pottery Throwdown, opening up an exhibition featuring works by members of the Weyburn Pottery Club. 

The ongoing, 10-month-long challenge leading up to the event was judged by Marilyn Nelson, Casey Kievits, and Chris Borschowa, who adjudicated the pieces in each round, scoring each of the works in four categories, each worth a possible 15 points: closeness to theme, technical merit, complexity, and aesthetics, for a total of 60 possible points.