Weyburn

Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park.

The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since midnight had led to minimal fire activity.

The park says due to the rainfall, fire behaviour is likely to calm over the next 72 hours.

While more rain is expected Friday, temperatures are supposed to return to the mid 20s by Saturday, which the park says will lead to an increase in fire activity.

The annual Midale Threshing Bee is coming up once again. The event will be held on August 3rd and 4th with activities for all ages. 

President of the Souris Valley Antique Association, Glenn McGregor says the event is meant to display the history of the local area.  

The July 16th to 22nd crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture says the hot and dry weather has quickened crop development and caused deterioration. Areas most affected by this are places that had less precipitation earlier in the season. The impact on crop yields, hayland regrowth, and pasture lands can be lessened if some rainfall occurs.  

A meeting will be held on July 31st at 7 p.m. at McKenna Hall for anyone interested in having further discussions concerning a proposed wind power project in the R.M.s of Weyburn and Griffin.

In late June, the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC) pledged up to one hundred million dollars in loan guarantees for a new renewable wind energy project to be built southeast of Weyburn. In agreement with six Indigenous and Metis partners, Enbridge Inc. has joined with SaskPower to advance the project through a power purchase agreement.  

A creative adventure awaits this Friday night.

Registration is still open for a much-needed fundraiser for the Weyburn Canoe and Kayak Club. They'll be hosting a Paddle Paint Night Fundraiser tomorrow evening at Nickle Lake Regional Park. 

Paddle painting will be facilitated by Krystal Glowatski of CollabArtive Studios at 5:30 p.m., with the registrants then heading out onto the water afterward. The cost is $75 for non-members and $60 for members.

On one of the hottest and windiest days of the year, Weyburn Fire Chief Trent Lee reminds farmers, ranchers and everyone in the rural areas to be mindful of fire risks and how to prevent flareups from occurring. Multiple RM’s in the southeast have enacted fire bans including the RM’s of Laurier, Bengough and Willow Bunch. Lee predicts more RM’s will follow suit. 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benny Bousfield. Benny passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024 surrounded by family.

A Private Family Interment will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK with Craig Brouwer officiating.

All those who wish to pay their respects, please join the family for luncheon on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wheatland Senior Center, 888 ~ 1st Avenue, Weyburn, SK

After a year and a half with no pool in Radville, the Radville-Laurier Regional Park opened its brand new pool on Canada Day and held a Grand Opening on July 12th. The new pool now also features a water wheelchair. 

Board Chair Claude Carles said they had planned the pool to be fully accessible for all ages. 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says up to half of the buildings in Jasper may have been burned after wildfires swept through the evacuated community.

Here are the latest developments on the wildfire situation in Alberta (all times are MT):

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Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park.

A statement from the park Thursday night says up to 15 millimetres of rain has fallen in the area since midnight, leading to minimal fire spread.

In a bid to bolster support for its furry friends, the Weyburn Humane Society is gearing up for its annual garage sale, which will kick off this August 8th and 9th at a new location on 56 10th Street. 

Clarissa Welsh, a board member, says this year's event promises a fresh twist with a change in venue. 

"This year, we're holding it a little bit differently. Usually it's at the curling rink, but this year we are having it at a volunteer's house at 56 10th Street," Welsh explained, adding, "And there's going to be lots of fun and cool stuff."