Weyburn

Weyburn will soon be home to a first-of-its-kind clean technology facility after Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE) formally presented its plans to Weyburn City Council last week. 

Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S. tariff threats in a steel town and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigned on his anti-crime platform in Saskatoon.

Canadians cast ballots to choose their next government on Monday.

The Liberals are widely seen to be leading in the polls, with the Conservatives in second place and the Bloc Québécois, NDP and Greens trailing behind.

Canadians scattered among the tens of thousands in and around St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis described the ceremony as profoundly beautiful. 

While dignitaries such as Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon were seated near the front of the square, members of the general public were positioned farther back or gathered in the streets of Rome to watch on large screens.

Falguni Debnath says being at the back of the square didn't dampen the effect of the familiar ritual.

Every week, the Weyburn Police Service issue a release detailing police activity and the notable events from the week. Here's a look at the events between April 14th to 20th and our follow up:

Supporters of Enbridge’s proposed Seven Stars Project in Weyburn and district are letting their voices be heard.

As things warm up and turn green, the calendar also fills up for events happening in the Weyburn area.

For those who love to treasure-hunt, Grace United Church will host a garage sale beginning this evening from 4 to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tomorrow afternoon, the second Jam Session will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Allie Griffin Auditorium at the Weyburn Public Library. 

Detours in place around Government Road will remain in place for the weekend.

The road was initially closed on Tuesday and Wednesday for a service line installation and will remain closed over the weekend due to delays from the weather. 

Detours are in place along Mergens Street via Hill Avenue to the west of Government Road, and on Foster Street to the east of Government Road.

Weyburn residents will now be able to access mental health medication at the pharmacy at Weyburn Pharmasave, thanks to a new pilot project launched by the Government of Saskatchewan this morning. 

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr attended at the event, alongside Dr. Thomas Ofuafor and Pharmacy Manager Laura Resler and their team. MLA for Weyburn-Bengough Mike Weger was also in attendance.  

Carr explains the agreement builds off of their Mental Health and Actions Capacity Plan which rolled out in 2023. 

There’s been a shakeup in the world of baby names in Saskatchewan.

After nine years at the top, Olivia has finally been dethroned. Sophia takes over as the most popular name for girls in 2024, while Olivia settles into second place. Over on the boys’ side, Henry made a huge leap—from 18th place last year all the way to number one. That bump pushed Oliver down to second after holding the top spot in 2023.

Long-time favourites, Liam and Noah, are still going strong, holding onto the third and fourth spots for boys. Levi rounds out the top five.

With temperatures warming up and more people heading outdoors, residents are once again reminded to keep an eye out for ticks. 

Ticks can be found in tall grass, brush, and wooded areas. They can’t jump but typically grasp onto people and pets who brush up against them. Ticks are generally active from mid-April to late July.