Weyburn

While the heat this past week has kept many Weyburn residents indoors, there were still some photos captured showing highlights of events and nature we wanted to share.

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With a packed Market and a car show from the Soo Line Cruisers Car Club, activities and games for children, musical performances including Lone Rambler, the weather couldn't have been better at Nickle Lake Regional Park for Nickle Lake Day.

Read more: Food, cars, market, music: find it all at Nickle Lake Day

The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) has been engaging communities across the province this summer, bringing Saskatchewan’s rich archaeological heritage to life for residents of all ages.

“We support people in physical and cultural communities and stewarding archaeological heritage for our collective well-being, and often we do this through different methods of outreach as well as different types of education across the province,” said Dr. Karin Struber the public outreach coordinator for SAS.

Anna Margaret Maki, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on July 30, 2024 at the age of 99 years.

A Private Family Interment will be held at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Anna may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, Unit #26, 1738 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9.

Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK

(848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333)

Some big changes are going to be coming to Prairie Sky Co-op's Food Store in Weyburn this summer. Beginning this month, major renovations will begin, with CCR Construction being brought on as the general contractor.  

SaskPower is investing $38 million in their Rural Rebuild Program. $360,000 will go to replacing power lines along approximately ten kilometers of land in the Midale area.  

Scott McGregor, media relations consultant for SaskPower describes it as part of their commitment to providing reliable power for their customers. 

A group of kids from Midale spent their Tuesday selling lemonade for a good cause. Sutter Hoium alongside Korbin and Jace Martinson, Reed and Kane Vandenhurk, James Banman, and Charles Gill raised $869 for the activity department at the Mainprize manor. The funds will provide activities like bingo and crafts for the residents.  

The stand ran from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and sold lemonade, freezies, hot dogs and hamburgers. Sutter’s dad, Kyle Hoium, worked at the grill while the kids helped the customers. 

As with any long weekend in summer, the Weyburn area has plenty to offer for those who want to get out on an adventure, take in a show, or maybe do some shopping from local vendors.

Mainprize Regional Park is hosting a 'Drive-in' movie event tonight, which is free to attend - you just need a Regional Park pass or day pass to get into the park. 

Then, on Sunday, the park begins a four-week 'Yoga on the Beach' course offering, which includes an option for drop-in participation.

The Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park will be hosting the first of what they hope will be many 'Market at the Park' events on August 4th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"We would like to invite vendors and the public to come and just have a fun day at the park. This is something new we're trying just to bring the community out more to the park and have some fun," shared Secretary-Treasurer Janel Stang.

The Saskatchewan Big Game Draw and regular hunting licenses became available for purchase yesterday. Licenses can be purchased either in person, over the phone, or through the Government of Saskatchewan’s online Hunting, Angling, and Trapping online system.