Weyburn

Genevieve Joyce Procyk, late of Fillmore, SK passed away August 25, 2024 at the age of 90 years.

A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Fillmore, SK with Celebrant Rev. Francis (Prince) Kurisinkal. 

Urn Bearer is Robert Procyk. Luncheon will follow the service at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, (basement), Fillmore, SK.  Interment will be held at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Montmartre, SK.

Amy Woodard just south of Colgate, Saskatchewan was today's winner of our Great Plains Ford Grain Rush. We were able to take some delicious KFC out to their field and enjoy the sunny weather.  

They are halfway completed harvest and are currently working on combining the last few crops including wheat, durum, and chickpeas.  

Harvest is in full swing here in southeast Saskatchewan, which means more farming equipment is driving down the road. The sheer size of farming equipment and the slow speed they travel creates a safety hazard on the roads as motorists try to work their way around them. However, as RM of Weyburn reeve Norm McFadden states, both farmers and motorists are quite aware of this hazard. 

A cooler season is approaching as we enter the final days of August, with the heat set to die down this week.

The milder fall temperatures will bring some more placid systems without the thunder, winds, and hail of the past few storms.

Meteorologist with Environment Canada, Terri Lang, said we will still be seeing some summer in the forecast.

Volunteers, board members, and staff have been helping out this week at the Weyburn Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association for a pop-up book sale. 

The sale began on Monday at 9 a.m. and will run until Thursday at 6 p.m. in their branch location at 404 Ashford Street.

Program Director Tasha Collins said they've traditionally held a book sale during Mental Health Week on the sidewalk in front of Blue Earth, with shorter hours. 

Participants in the Canadian Cattle Association's Young Leaders Mentorship Program took part in the final round of competition last week during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. 

The group of 24 took part in roundtable discussion with the other participants and judges as they work to narrow down the group to the 16 finalists.

Jessica Radau,  the CCA's Policy, Programs and Engagement Manager says the roundtable discussions covered a variety of topics from succession planning to biosecurity, building public trust in the industry and more.

The Weyburn Police Service detailed the results of their investigation into a collision at the intersection of Highway 39 and 3rd Street last Wednesday. The collision involved a northbound SUV on 3rd Street that collided with a westbound SUV on Highway 39u  

The Canadian Cattle Association hosted the third 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with industry leaders from the United States and Mexico last week to discuss some of the common challenges and opportunities facing the cattle sector.

Trade issues and relations were top among the topics being discussed with the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC) set for 2026.

The group also discussing the impact of lab grown proteins as well as international engagement on antimicrobial resistance.

The Weyburn Soccer Association is preparing for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 10th at 7 p.m. According to Jason Roy, the President of the Weyburn R.M. office, the meeting will take place in the community meeting room.

"Every year, we have positions up for election. This year, our treasurer is up for the term, our registrar, Fields and Equipment, and our Sponsorship."

In addition to these key positions, the association also seeks volunteers for sub-positions, which do not require board membership. 

An announcement from Southeast College will make it easier for students hoping to go into the field of Early Childhood Education.