Weyburn

The Weyburn Police Service swore a new member into the force on Tuesday, Al Patricio from Regina will be wearing badge number 96 following his graduation from the Saskatchewan Police College. 

Originally born in the Philippines before moving to Canada as a child, and having spent time serving with the Sheriff's Office, Chief Brent VanDeSype says he looks forward to what Patricio will bring to the community.  

“He brings with him strong work ethic and a clear passion for public service qualities that are vital in this line of work.” 

An assault between roommates led to multiple charged laid by the Weyburn Police Service. Two men got into an altercation that resulted in both parties brandishing knives in a threatening manner. One man then drew a metal baton. 

The other man then went to the Weyburn Police Service to report the incident. Deputy Chief Shane St. John says it was fortunate that no one was seriously injured.  

As housing prices soar across the province, Weyburn’s stable and affordable market is being positioned as a key strategic advantage for local economic growth, helping to attract everyone from new Canadians to retirees looking for a better quality of life. 

With Country Thunder Saskatchewan wrapping up Sunday, the Saskatchewan RCMP have released their summary of calls for the four-day music festival. Officers responded to 156 calls for service between July 10th and 13th, a figure that police say was anticipated for an event that temporarily swells the population of the Craven area by thousands. 

It’s been a chilly week in Weyburn so far with recent daily highs peaking in the high teens or low twenties. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke explains the cooler temperatures are thanks to an upper trough lingering over the region. 

Last night kicked off festivities for the 2025 MLB All-Star break starting with a familiar fan favourite; the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. The history of the Home Run Derby dates back to the 1960's with a TV show called Home Run Derby which featured MLB stars such as Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Mickey Mantle slugging it out for a chance to win $2000. It was officially inaugurated in 1985 and since then, has been a smash hit for viewers looking to see the best power hitters in baseball.

The annual pace of inflation accelerated to 1.9 per cent in June as consumers were paying more at car dealerships, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

The June price hike is up from 1.7 per cent in May and was largely in line with economists’ expectations.

StatCan said gasoline prices were nearly unchanged in June as higher crude oil prices and geopolitical conflicts ratcheted up pressure at the pumps. Motorists saw a steeper monthly decline in prices this time last year, which the agency said led to a rise in headline inflation.

A major culvert replacement project along Highway 39 will be going ahead this year. The city’s portion of funding for the project was approved by Weyburn City Council, albeit at a higher cost than was originally expected.  

The issue stems from a culvert failure identified in 2022 by the Ministry of Highways, located under Highway 39 just east of Highway 35. 

Did you catch yesterday's concert announcement? 

The James Barker Band is coming to Saskatchewan! They will be stopping in Moose Jaw at the Temple Gardens Centre this November as part of their Bud Light Buckle Up Tour. Coming with them with be special guest Ryan and Rory. 

Tickets go on sale this Friday at SaskTix.ca and Country 106 will have YOUR tickets in. Listen Friday morning to beat the box office and score your tickets before they go on sale! 

The Village of Fillmore is celebrating the grand opening of its new emergency services building this July 30th. Russ Leguee, president of the Fillmore EMS, says the long-awaited facility will allow the different emergency services to operate more efficiently after years of being overcrowded.