Weyburn

The Picture Butte Feeder Co-op (PBFC) in Alberta is fully operational again.

The Feeder Associations of Alberta note that this has been an exceptionally trying time for the PBFC's members, whose operations were put on hold through no fault of their own. 

Earlier this year, the province suspended the group's access to the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP) following an investigation and concerns relating to financial mismanagement and regulatory issues.

The Weyburn Public Library is taking registration now for kids and families who want to take part in the Summer Reading Program Kick-off Barbecue on June 19th from 4 to 6 p.m.

"We're going to have hot dogs,and we're going to have vegetarian hot dogs, freezies, and some iced tea. We're going to have face painting, games, and we're hoping everybody wants to come out and have a great day here at the library and get signed up for the Summer Reading Program," invited Children's Programmer Angela Bedore.

Farmers have been experiencing some rain delays, but seeding is still ahead of the five-year average of 59 per cent complete.

Alberta's latest crop report shows provincially 73 per cent of the 2025 crop is now in the ground. 

The South is furthest ahead at 87 per cent seeded, followed by the Central, North West, and North East regions. The Peace Region is now at  61 per cent seeded up from 27 per cent last week.

An agricultural ecologist makes the case for building the supply managed model rather than losing it in trade talks.

A Canadian agricultural ecologist says the supply management model is one worth building on, not destroying.

Claude Caldwell, professor emeritus at Dalhousie University and a former federal researcher, said regional and rural-urban divides have developed that send mixed messages to politicians and negotiators, and he worries about upcoming trade negotiations.

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Alberta's livestock producers will benefit from increased funding for the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Services Unit. 

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson says the government is investing $9.5 million over three years, with $3.5 million being allotted each year. The funding is earmarked for the continued development of a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Calgary. 

He says the province has been supporting this project since 2020 and has been closely monitoring its impact as it continues to grow. 

Weyburn City Council’s meeting Monday night was one of the shortest in recent memory, clocking in at just over eight minutes. With only two items up for discussion on the agenda, both requests for special occasion permits, the speed of the meeting stood in contrast to the usual pace of municipal business. 

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Weyburn Beavers return to Tom Laing Park this Thursday, officially kicking off the collegiate baseball season. 

Head coach for the Beavers Cam Williams says the team is excited to start the action. Players arrived in town yesterday from across Canada and the United States yesterday, on the tails of their college ball seasons.  

“Obviously a lot of guys had really good school ball years, but overall summer ball is just a different ball game to use the term. The guys are just really excited.” 

Louise Michaud, Saskatchewan's Deputy Minister of Advanced Education, stopped by the Southeast College Weyburn Campus yesterday afternoon for a meet and greet with faculty and staff.

"I've had the good fortune to be able to go to Whitewood, Weyburn, and Estevan today, so absolutely, it's a fantastic journey meeting some amazing staff and seeing a lot of opportunity for students. I've been in the role for just under a year and this has been my first opportunity to come to this area."

The Weyburn Salvation Army is reminding the community of best practices when dropping off donation items. This after a mound of donations were left outside the building overnight.  

A post on the organization's Facebook page yesterday showed the pile of donations, stressing the importance of dropping off items during store hours. 

Community ministries worker, Nicole Strickland says donations should be deposited at the proper time and place, as it can otherwise cost them time and money to clean up. Store hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

The Saskatchewan Public Libraries has announced the Regional Park Pass lending program will return this year. From June 16th to September 15th, 2025, Saskatchewan Library card holders can borrow a Regional Park Pass for up to seven days. The pass gives free access to nearly 100 Regional Parks throughout Saskatchewan.

The program was created through a partnership between the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association and the Saskatchewan Library Association.