Weyburn

More students this year, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, are taking advantage of the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC), the online learning provider for the province, which offers access to full- or part-time online learning and support for individual learning needs and graduation plans. 

A battle is heating up between Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh ahead of the return of the House of Commons next week, as the Conservatives challenge the NDP to help them bring down the government.

Singh said Wednesday he won't be taking advice from Poilievre, while sidestepping questions about whether the NDP would vote in favour of a non-confidence motion, as Poilievre challenged him to do.

A $25,000 donation was presented on Saturday, September 7th, to the Weyburn Oilwomen Association from the owner of Aldon Oils, Del Mondor.

Driven by Great Plains Ford, we hopped in the truck with some delicious KFC and headed east towards Stoughton, SK on Highway 13 thanks to Grain Rush! 

With the start of the school year, the Weyburn Salvation Army Food Bank is putting out a call for some items that are in high demand. 

In a post on social media, they highlighted some specific items, such as cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, soup, canned meats, and more. 

Items that are in need can be dropped off at the Salvation Army Food Bank, at 8 4th Street NE. The offices for the food bank are accessed at the door in the rear. 

COLBOW, WALTER FREDERICK, late of Pangman, Saskatchewan, born April 9, 1953, passed away June 15, 2024 at the age of 71 years. A Come & Go Celebration of Walter’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Khedive Heritage Hall, Khedive, Saskatchewan. A light lunch will be provided. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Walter may be made to the Weyburn Humane Society at PO Box 1062, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, S4H 2L3.

AKEXANDER, NORMAN “GERALD” late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born July 6, 1925, passed away September 9, 2024 at the age of 99 years. The Interment will take place Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and the Memorial Service will follow, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Weyburn Free Methodist Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Reverend Jody Pfeifer and Reverend Wade Fitzpatrick officiating.

With the school year back in full force comes a reminder of safety precautions in school zones. 

For some Grade 6 students at St. Michael's School, it means going the extra step by being on the safety patrol. 

The Patrol ensures the students are safe while crossing the road and getting to their desired location. 

Monique St. Onge, one of the students, says she feels happy to be a. part of it. 

"I was excited to do this because my sister did it last year."

The Weyburn Police Service is reminding people to stay away from old buildings that are in the process of being demolished after a call in the early morning hours last Saturday. The call came after a security company found two people who were inside the compound of the old ethanol plant, which is currently being demolished.  

Robert “Bob” Charles Massier, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on September 9, 2024 at the age of 87 years.  

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, September 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Victoria Mwamasika officiating.  Luncheon will follow the service at the McKenna Hall, 317 ~ 3rd Street, Weyburn, SK.  A Private Family Graveside will be held at a later date.