Weyburn

The Weyburn Police Service responded to an assault occurring at a local business last Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of two men. 

Corporal Ryan Chernaiwsky with the WPS describes the incident as a “very concerning matter”. It occurred in the early hours of April 22nd, when the victim entered a Weyburn business.  

“Upon entering the business, they were knocked to the ground and assaulted. Once on the ground, the victim's hands and feet were bound. They were then placed in a chair and further assaulted.” 

During Monday's meeting of Weyburn City Council, the City of Weyburn's Engineering Director Renee Cugnet announced the permanent closure for the Queen Street rail crossing between Highway 39 and Regina Avenue will be made effective May 5th, 2025.

"Anytime we change a roadway, it's going to impact our driving patterns and our habits and the way that we move about the city," shared Mayor Jeff Richards, who said there are two reasons for this closure.

The City of Weyburn has issued a letter of support for the Seven Stars Energy Wind Energy Project. The matter was brought to a vote during last night's meeting of Weyburn City Council, which was carried unanimously.

To help support the Goodwater Community Hall and their kitchen renovation, they’re hosting their 4th annual BBQ Brisket Take Out meal fundraiser. Until May 2nd, you can order a full brisket meal with all the fixings for just $30 a plate. Dakota Holliday, organizer of the fundraiser, talks about the great food and the reasoning for the fundraising. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will not have a seat in the next Parliament, after a stunning upset by Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy in the riding of Carleton. 

Poilievre's loss raises a host of questions about his ability to continue with the Conservative party leadership, and the role he will play as the House of Commons reconvenes. 

In his concession speech on election night, Poilievre pledged that Conservatives will "do our constitutional duty of holding government to account and proposing better alternatives." 

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck visited Weyburn on Monday to meet with Fred Sandeski, whose situation has drawn province-wide attention regarding access to long-term care services. 

Speaking after her visit, Beck described Sandeski as a person who, despite his health challenges, remains committed to advocating for better treatment of seniors. 

Last night's meeting of Weyburn City Council began with Mayor Jeff Richards proclaiming May 5th to 11th, 2025 as Mental Health Week in Weyburn, urging all citizens to take part in the events to celebrate the week. 

A grassroots advocacy group called Positive Voice for Investment in Energy in Weyburn and Area is encouraging supporters of a proposed wind farm to turn out at a public hearing Tuesday night.

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to unite the country and govern for all after Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth consecutive mandate in Monday's federal election.

"Who is ready," he shouted to cheers and applause and people chanting his name in a crowded hockey arena in Ottawa in the wee hours of the morning. "Who is ready? Who is ready to stand up for Canada with me? And who is ready to build Canada strong?"

Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority government after a very close general election race that left the Liberals just three seats shy of a majority. 

Just before 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Elections Canada showed the Liberals projected to win 169 ridings after flipping one riding in Quebec from the Bloc Québécois earlier in the day. 

The Conservatives won 144 seats and will form the official Opposition again. The Bloc Québécois followed with 22 seats, the NDP with seven projected seats and the Green Party with one seat.