Weyburn

Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the province, and simultaneously one of the most dangerous. As seeding and calving season gets underway, safety is once again top of mind for local farmers and their employees.  

Ryan Jacobson is the Chief Executive Officer with the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) and formerly operated an agricultural farm in southeast Saskatchewan. He explains that every industry experiences gaps in safety protocols. 

A new weekly event will begin this Sunday morning for the Soo Line Cruisers Car Club - Cars & Coffee. 

As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks.

“You’re in terra incognita. You’re off the map when we get to that stage of the proceedings,” said law professor Eric Adams.

“A lot of things are going to be broken on the way out the door.”

After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away from Great Britain and planted itself firmly within a North American political and economic compact that generated prosperity for much of the western world for decades.

But as the world marks 80 years since the end of the war in Europe, an increasingly unstable geopolitical climate — and an administration in Washington bent on fighting a trade war with much of the world — has Canada looking back to the continent as a way to preserve peace and prosperity.

Observers say the American government’s move toward deregulation could have sweeping consequences for Canadians.

A new policy paper warns Canadian agriculture to prepare for changing U.S. domestic policies that seek efficiencies through deregulation.

The paper from Agri-Food Economic Systems said this could include food inspection.

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Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in person in Saskatoon on June 2.

In a social media post, Carney said that in the face of "immediate trade pressures," he and the premiers are focused on building up Canada's economic resilience.

"That means launching big nation-building projects, removing internal trade barriers and building one Canadian economy," Carney wrote, adding that the meeting in Saskatoon will "keep that work going."

Dallen Oxelgren played his entire junior hockey career with the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings. As a product of Weyburn, Dallen would work his way to becoming an everyday, physically dominant shutdown defenseman. I chatted with him about his time as a Red Wing, what it was like playing in his hometown, and what the future may hold for Dallen Oxelgren. You can listen to the full interview at the bottom of this article.  

The City of Weyburn is inviting the community to their Downtown Revitalization Open House this Friday at City Hall. Attendees will be able to view conceptual plans, share feedback with the project team, and participate in a public survey. 

Communications coordinator for the city, Paige Tenbult, explains this is the final phase in public engagement for the downtown revitalization project, before the final master plan is reviewed by the city and council.  

As seeding season begins in Saskatchewan, SaskPower is reminding everyone to stay safe when working near power lines.

Last year, there were 262 farm-related incidents involving power infrastructure, a slight decrease from 268 in 2023, according to SaskPower. Most of these incidents occurred in the spring.

"Safety at SaskPower is our number one priority. So, if we can share the message with farmers and other large equipment operators working in the fields this spring, we're absolutely happy to do it," said Scott McGregor, spokesperson with SaskPower.

Braigh LeGrandeur played his entire junior hockey career with the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings. Playing three full seasons with the Red Wings, LeGrandeur would establish himself as a hard-working leader and stepped into the role of Assistant Captain. I talked with Braigh about his career as a Red Wing, how its progressed and grown since his first year, and the future for Braigh LeGrandeur as he's committed to playing for the University of Alberta - Augustana. You can listen to the full interview at the bottom of this article.