Weyburn

Southeast Saskatchewan could see thunderstorms later today, as a few of the conditions needed for a storm are present. However, what does develop is expected to be disorganized, with scattered storms, weak winds, and no real shift in the wind pattern, which means it is unlikely anything severe could develop.  

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases. Episode 11 of the podcast, featuring Damian Follet and Drew Gregory, aired on the weekend of July 13th and 14th.

The Weyburn Beavers were looking to make it two wins in a row over the Swift Current 57s Thursday night when the teams took to the field at Tom Laing Park Thursday night. Swift Current’s Jose Ayala had different ideas, however. He would finish the game a triple short of the cycle and drove in four runs to help power the 57s to a 9-5 victory, avenging Weyburn’s 8-5 win Tuesday night.  

Burrowing owls, which call the southeast home, are one species that people should keep an eye out for here in the southeast.

The population has been seeing a steady decline in Saskatchewan since the mid-80s, with estimates extending to the hundreds in Saskatchewan.

Grace Pibdorchynski, a habitat stewardship coordinator for Nature Saskatchewan, talks about the driver behind that decrease.

The summertime offers many different uses for fire. Smaller fires like fire pits and barbeques as well as larger fires like burning fields or old structures all pose risks of spreading to your home when combined with hot and dry weather.  

Whenever a fire is lit, there are risks of stray embers catching in the wind and igniting other areas or structures. Lona Gervais with CAA gives tips on making your home more resistant to external fires.  

The announcement was released during the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Agriculture Ministers annual conference.

In a statement they note that : "After years of work and widespread industry participation, all major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. This includes Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro, and most recently, Walmart and Costco. "

Gen. Jennie Carignan was a little emotional on Thursday as she spoke to reporters about what it means to take over command of the Canadian Armed Forces. 

It's an honour that felt like the natural next step in her career, she said, something she's worked toward for the last 38 years. It also means, for other women or marginalized people, that "it's possible, folks — the door is open."

"This is actually what my parents used to tell me: 'Anything is possible. You can do anything,'" she said. 

Irene Nina Berg, late of Weyburn, SK passed away July 16, 2024 at the age of 99 years.

A Service of Remembrance for Irene will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Victoria Mwamasika officiating.  Luncheon will follow at the Zion Lutheran Church with interment to follow at the Overland Cemetery, Lake Alma, SK.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Irene may be made to the Overland Cemetery Fund, c/o Affinity Credit Union, Box 79, Minton, SK, S0C 1T0.

The warm weather has been a help for some producers in the Weyburn area, but a hindrance for others, according to the most recent crop report released by the provincial Ministry of Agriculture. The report, issued this morning, showed there had been limited rain over the past week, with some areas now in need of rain for crop development. 

At the City Council meeting Monday night, a bid was accepted from Crosby Hanna & Associates for the development of a Downtown Revitalization Conceptual Plan. The plan will see an assessment of the downtown core, and develop concepts for the enhancement of the area. This will include comprehensive public consultation.