Weyburn

A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada.

The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average.

New Brunswick followed Quebec with an average of 70.2, while Manitoba and Prince Edward Island finished at the bottom of the list. 

Mississauga, Ont. had the highest happiness rating of the 10 largest cities, while Toronto was lowest. 

Montreal finished second in the category.

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 86 calls for service in the week of June 30th to July 7th. Of these calls, 12 pertained to mental health and wellbeing checks. Two of these matters resulted in people being transported to Weyburn General Hospital for further care.

On June 30th, officers responded to reports of multiple thefts from backyards, sheds, and even vehicles. While the investigation is ongoing, the WPS asks anyone with reports of a similar incident to contact them, as they may be connected.

A massive come-from-behind effort for the Weyburn Beavers was paused last night, as a rain delay suspended the game against the Saskatoon Berries halfway through the sixth inning. 

A leadoff home run put the Berries on the board right from the first inning, followed by four more scores earned including another home run.  

Down five nothing in the bottom of the first, the Beavers were quick to get on the board with an unearned run in the fourth at bat, and an earned run after Noah Brooks hit a single to the centre field. 

Anyone who has walked or driven past Third Street in downtown Weyburn has likely noticed the outdoor patio in front of the T & C Family Restaurant, which was approved by Weyburn City Council on April 28th. 

One of the owners, Michael Georgacacos, said he had never imagined it before seeing one set up outside of Big Jim's Brew Shop last summer.

"When we had that one across the street, I definitely pictured something that I could do out front here, too, but it turned out better than I imagined."

Patrick Douglas Schaeffer, late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born September 21, 1952, passed away peacefully July 2, 2025 at the age of 72 years. Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Theresa Schaeffer; brothers, Raymond and Wayne Schaeffer; sister, Bernadette Baird; brother-in-law, Glenn Cunningham and niece, Rebecca Cunningham. Patrick will be forever loved and missed by his sister, Marilyn Cunningham of Regina, SK; sister, Diane (Joe) Sanchuk of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Irene Marie Prost, late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, formerly of Radville, Saskatchewan, born May 1, 1934, passed away August 8, 2024 at the age of 90 years.

Levi Burke is a six-year-old from here in Weyburn who’s battled his entire life. He was born with Hirschsprung disease, a disease that affects the lower intestine due to missing nerve cells in the intestines and colon, resulting in issues passing stool.  

The Weyburn Beavers Baseball Club asked fans to pack the park at last night's game against the Saskatoon Berries, and Weyburn answered.  

The excitement stemmed from a special guest joining the stands, Sportsnet Central baseball analyst Jamie Campbell took a hiatus from the Toronto Blue Jays to take in some summer college ball action.  

Renald Pierre Bourassa passed away on May 6, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Renald was born on September 22, 1950, in Vulcan, Alberta. He is predeceased by his parents Pierre and Germaine, and sister Diane; and survived by his son Thaddeus (Barbara), his grandchildren Jackson and Madison, sister Linda (Bob), brother Michael (Diana), brother-in-law Lloyd (Lucienne) and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Canada’s labour market topped expectations in June amid a surprise surge in hiring.

Statistics Canada said Friday that the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.9 per cent in June as the economy added some 83,000 jobs.

The vast majority of those jobs were part-time, the agency said, with 47,000 positions added in the private sector.

A Reuters poll of economists heading into Friday’s release had expected the jobless rate would rise to 7.1 per cent in June as employment levels held flat.