Weyburn

Residents and visitors to the Kenosee Lake area are being advised of a temporary disruption to emergency services at the Arcola Health Centre over the May long weekend.

According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, emergency, acute care, lab, and X-ray services at the Arcola facility will be unavailable starting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The disruption is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21.

The Colorado low that moved through southeast Saskatchewan this week brought some record-setting rainfall to some areas.  

The Weyburn Oilwomen Association (WOW) hosted more than 20 ladies for a Pickleball event last night at the Spark Centre, which was also the launch of their Pickleball Lending Library.

"The proceeds of this event helped us to be able to donate money to Tatagwa View and the Weyburn Special Care Home for their gardening and flower programs for this spring so we wanted to make the presentation to them so that they have the money to get some supplies," shared WOW president Carmen Sterling.

Swimming season has returned to Weyburn! 

The Weyburn Leisure Centre’s outdoor pool opens for the season today. Communications Coordinator for the City of Weyburn, Paige Tenbult, says they are excited to have the community back in the facility.  

“The outdoor pool season is just a great time to get out, connect, relax, make memories in that space, and we're just thrilled to be able to welcome the community back to swimming.” 

UPDATE:

The Saskatchewan RCMP cancelled their dangerous person alert after arresting 24-year-old Michael Bouvier near Loon Lake, Saskatchewan this afternoon.

RCMP also located a woman who was reported to have been with Bouvier against her will.

Police reported she is safe and being assessed by EMS.

The sexual assault case of five hockey players faced another major upheaval Friday, abruptly converting from a jury to a judge alone in order to avoid a mistrial that would have rebooted the proceedings for a second time in less than a month.

Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia ruled to discharge the jury Friday over concerns about possible jury bias. The move came after a juror sent a note to the Carroccia indicating some members of the panel felt two of the defence lawyers were laughing at them as they came into court each day.

With Safe Boating Awareness Week beginning on Monday, the Saskatchewan RCMP are issuing safety tips and reminders. This is especially timely as May long weekend may see more people getting their boats in the water.  

In a release sent by the RCMP, boaters and passengers are encouraged to follow safe boating protocols, including always wearing a life jacket, limiting passengers to not exceed the weight capacity of the watercraft, and having your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (POCC) onboard as it is a requirement for all motorized boat operators. 

Weyburn students heard a message of healing and perseverance on Wednesday when Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Tyler Smith spoke on mental health at St. Michael School.  

Superintendent of Student Services and Assessment with the Holy Family School Division, Terri Jordens, says they decided to invite Smith to Weyburn after he presented at last year's Oil and Gas show. She says they heard positive feedback from students who heard him at the event.  

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