Weyburn

Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday.

The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now.

David Macdonald, an economist with the centre, said even though fees have dropped significantly everywhere, the federal government is unlikely to meet its self-imposed deadline.

Two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four people arrested and charged on Tuesday for allegedly participating in an anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area.

Three of the suspects, motivated by "violent extremism," planned to start a militia and "took concrete actions" to facilitate terrorist activity, the RCMP said. Two 24-year-olds and a 25-year-old allegedly took part in military-style training that included shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises, using a variety of firearms and high-capacity magazines. 

This upcoming Saturday July 12th, on of if not the biggest summer event in Fillmore is set to take place; the second annual Lanny B Park Summer Festival. Last year, the owner of the park, LaVaughn Duxbury, wanted to showcase the beauty of the park and the nearly 20 years of hard work that went into it to those in the southeast with this summer festival. They had a great turnout last year and are hoping to make it even bigger and better this second go around.  

The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) alongside multiple law enforcement detachments were involved in an investigation surrounding a vehicle stolen from Great Plains Ford. The investigation was described as extensive, resulting in the arrest of a man and a woman. 

Last Thursday, it was reported to the WPS that a lock had been broken off of a compound at the dealership and a vehicle stolen. Deputy Police Chief with the WPS, Shane St. John explains a number of factors went into the investigation and resulting arrest.  

The 116th Annual Weyburn Agricultural Society Fair Days took over the city beginning last Thursday with the Chamber Summer Parade and wrapping up on Saturday.  

The Weyburn Police Service reported two alcohol related incidents occurring at the beer gardens with no significant issues reported. One incident did involve an assault, where one man assaulted another man. He was arrested without incident and later released on conditions. 

The Weyburn Canoe and Kayak Club will host a Paint & Paddle Night at Nickle Lake on Saturday, July 26th.

Lindsay Sterling said it's a creative and relaxing way to help raise funds for the WCKC. The cost is $60 for members and $75 for non-members, with all proceeds helping to grow programs for the club.

"We'll start at 5:30 p.m. by painting your own wooden canoe paddle."

Then at 7 p.m., the group will head out on the water for an hour of kayaking or paddleboarding. 

With the end of the crop year coming up on July 31st, we are starting to see a seasonal slowdownof grain movement.

CN's Assistant Vice President of Grain, David Przednowek says even with the seasonal decline, they have still registered just over half a million tonnes of grain movement per week over the past couple of weeks.

"We are seeing the demand for CN supply hopper cars for grain movement decline. You know, in the past couple of weeks we've seen orders for CN supply equipment in that 3334 car per week range. "

Shifting conditions this week may bring the potential for extreme heat.

However, Scientist Christy Climenhaga said it may not be quite hot enough for warnings from Environment Canada.

"Especially Wednesday, where it looks like temperatures into the 30s in parts of southern Saskatchewan, just a little bit of ridging in our upper atmosphere, pulling in some warmer temperatures, but very short-lived. A little break again for your Friday before warming up again on the weekend."

Ducks Unlimited Canada agrologist has promoted winter cereals for decades and remains hopeful about the crop’s future

Winter wheat was a big deal on the Prairies from about 2006 to 2014.

Total acreage ranged from 800,000 to 1.3 million, with the lion’s share of the crop seeded in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Ken Gross, a Ducks Unlimited Canada agrologist who has promoted winter cereals for decades, described that period as the “second wave” of winter wheat on the Prairies.

The Weyburn Wildlife Federation will host an outdoor 3D Archery shoot event on July 26th and 27th at the Goodwater Golf Course, featuring life-size targets.

As the course takes about three hours to complete, registration will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.