Weyburn

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to brief Canada's premiers today following his seemingly successful first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Carney and Trump spent about two hours together at the White House, including about half an hour in front of the cameras in the Oval Office, and a private luncheon.

Both leaders were accompanied by senior members of their cabinets and their chiefs of staff.

The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.

"I'll be taking over the parliamentary leadership duties of the caucus until Mr. Poilievre rejoins us in the House," Scheer told reporters after emerging from an all-day caucus meeting on Parliament Hill Tuesday.

The Weyburn RCMP have issued a statement providing an update on the two-vehicle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon on Highway 39.

At approximately 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a collision about 11 kilometres southeast of Weyburn. Officers arrived on the scene alongside local fire and EMS, and determined a truck had collided with a semi-truck. 

Stanley Frank Lonoway, late of Weyburn, SK (formerly of Regina, SK and Yorkton, SK), passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 89 years.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Gerald, SK with celebrant Fr. Frances Plaparampil. Luncheon will follow at Daisy Hill Manor, 629 ~ Main Street, Esterhazy, SK.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Stanley may be made
to a charity of your choice.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday in Washington for their first face-to-face discussion of U.S.-Canada relations and Trump's ongoing trade war.

Here are some highlights from the meeting, which Carney described as both "wide-ranging" and "constructive."

Carney says Canadians will 'never' put a price tag on sovereignty

After months of listening to Trump talk about annexing Canada, Carney told the president in the Oval Office that Canada will "never" be for sale.

The Weyburn Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association held its annual Mayor's Luncheon today at McKenna Hall as part of Mental Health Week.

Read more: Drop the mask, start a conversation: CMHA Weyburn prepares for 74th annual Mental Health Week

During the April 28th meeting of Weyburn City Council, Mayor Jeff Richards proclaimed May 5th to 11th as Mental Health Week in Weyburn.

Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is planning to introduce legislation that aims to amend referendum and plebiscite rules, a move it says will hold Premier Scott Moe's feet to the fire on talk of separation. 

NDP Leader Carla Beck's private member's bill contains the words "Keep Saskatchewan in Canada" in its title. 

The Opposition was unable to provide details on the legislation as it has not been put before the legislative assembly. 

A notice of motion from the legislature says Beck plans to introduce the bill tomorrow. 

With sunny skies and daytime highs climbing above 30°C this week, Environment and Climate Change Canada is reminding farmers and others working outdoors to take precautions against the heat and UV exposure. 

Temperatures are expected to reach 31°C on both Wednesday and Saturday in the Weyburn area, with a UV index of 7 or higher, considered “high” on the scale and posing a risk of skin damage with prolonged exposure. 

Members of Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed merger of the three financial institutions beginning early next month. The voting process will open on June 3, following a special members meeting, and will close at noon on June 13. 

The first-ever Junior Performing Arts Club at Legacy Park Elementary School, made up of 80 students in Grades three and four, will present "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Legacy Gym.

"It is a musical that has a fun twist to the story of the Wizard of Oz," shared Music Teacher Holly Butz.