Weyburn

One of, if not the busiest weekend of the year is coming up in Ogema. The fun starts on Saturday with the Ogema’s Agricultural Society’s 109th annual Summer Fair with a full day of fun for all ages. However, the fun doesn’t stop once the fireworks do on Saturday night, as the next day, Sunday July 13th, is the Deep South Pioneer Museum’s Pioneer Day. 

The Ogema Agricultural Society Summer Fair has been a staple for the community of Ogema for over a century. According to Ogema’s website, the agricultural society was formed in 1914 and four years later, the summer fair was born. Since then, there has only been one year that a summer fair or a sports day was not held.  

Whether you’re a season ticket holder or have never seen the inside of a ball diamond, the Weyburn Beavers Baseball Club is inviting the whole community to pack the park at Thursday night’s game against the Saskatoon Berries. 

Club president Garnet Hansen says the drive to fill the stands comes from the addition of a special guest to the stands – Sportsnet Central baseball analyst Jamie Campbell.    

Joseph Albert Byers, late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born October 8, 1948, passed away peacefully July 5, 2025 at the age of 76 years.

Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Lorne and Mabel Byers and his daughter Marlene.

Joseph will be forever loved and missed by his wife, Judy Byers of Weyburn, SK; daughter, Dawn Ricard of Sedley, SK; grandchildren, Kieran and Makena; son in law, Rick Ricard as well as many other relatives and friends.

With a burst of summer heat followed by heavy rains, followed by more heat, lawns across Weyburn have exploded in growth, and local homeowners are eager to tame them. But according to Sherri Roberts, a professional agrologist and program head at the Ag and Food Production program with Sask Polytech, many people are making common mistakes that can do more harm than good. 

'Youth Inspiring Kindness': a free program for kids 10 to 13, begins next Wednesday at the CMHA Weyburn Branch  

Youth Program Coordinator Heidi Vogel said while she has been running a variety of youth programs over the years, this one, in its second year, is specifically designed for summer.

The five sessions, running Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., each have a fun activity designed to inspire acts of kindness.

With the daytime high of 33 today and humidity making it feel like 36, not to mention the overnight low at 17, it's days like today when the Saskatchewan Health Authority reminds people of the risks of extreme heat. 

Signs that someone is suffering from overheating include symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and vomiting. When this happens, taking shelter out of the sun, drinking lots of water and electrolytes to help hydrate the body, and cooling down in a shady or cool indoor area is critical for staying safe.

A string of backyard thefts on June 30th were reported to the Weyburn Police Service, Deputy Chief Shane St. John believes the incidents are connected due to the timeline and location of the thefts.  

“A few different residents had some items taken from the backyard, some sheds gone through, some vehicles as well. Looks like people had tried to gain entry, one alarm had gone off.” 

Errors would be the key factor for the Weyburn Beavers Tuesday night. Two in the second inning would be crucial for the Medicine Hat Mavericks, as they capitalized on every mistake en route to a 19-6 win over the visiting Beavers.  

Weyburn starter Ian Heck had a rough outing on the mound, giving up 11 runs, only five earned, over 4 1/3 innings. The defence would finish the game charged with eight errors, leading to the gap between runs allowed and earned runs.  

Time might be flying for the kids this summer while they are having fun, but it is also flying for parents who may already be seeing the need for help with school supplies.

While the Weyburn Salvation Army is serving lunch to school children each weekday throughout summer from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at their Fourth Street location, they are already working on helping out with the next school year.

Community Ministries Worker Nicole Strickland said the application deadline for their Back to School program is July 30th.