Weyburn

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. 

The Government of Saskatchewan has passed new regulations which they say will help police to enforce trespass laws in businesses and public spaces.

With the new changes under the province's The Trespass to Property Amendment Regulations, 2025, activities including public intoxication and drug use will now be automatically considered trespassing in public spaces or businesses.

The reclassification allows police to immediately enforce the act against individuals causing public disturbance without seeking out information from owners and occupants of the premises.

The Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) kicked off dig safe month at the beginning of April, launching into their province-wide campaign promoting safety and awareness around safe digging practices. 

Part of this campaign is their 23 breakfast events held in communities across the province. They stopped in Weyburn yesterday at McKenna Hall, starting with a brief introduction and the presentation of one of three SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Awards. 

With spring in bloom and trees budding, the Weyburn Police Service is reminding residents of the City of Weyburn bylaw regarding the maintenance of private trees and hedges. 

The bylaw states that property owners are responsible for making sure trees and hedges are well maintained on the entirety of a property. Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John says this is to prevent physical or sight obstructions for vehicles, pedestrians, and emergency access.  

The Variations Choir is wrapping up the season with two spring concerts next weekend, 'Connected Through the Decades'. 

The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame will officially recognize six outstanding individuals who will be formally inducted into the Hall and honored for their lifetime of achievements and contributions in agriculture. 

Reed Andrew, President of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame, says this award recognizes a lifetime of commitment, innovation, and plain hard work to help strengthen and grow Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector.

"Congratulations to this year’s inductees; they have made a lasting impact on agriculture and the province as a whole."

Party leaders emphasized familiar themes Thursday as they criss-crossed the country to shore up support in the final stretch of the federal election campaign.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre began Thursday in Halifax — where he pitched a promise of change for Canadians struggling to afford life's essentials — before heading to Saskatoon.

In Coquitlam, B.C., Liberal Leader Mark Carney spoke about bringing Canadians together to build up the country to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are in a must-win situation now as they’ve dropped Game 4 of the Canterra Seeds Cup Finals against the Melfort Mustangs 5-1. The Melfort Mustangs go up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and look to clinch their second straight SJHL championship on home ice Sunday night. Casey O’Brien, assistant coach for the Red Wings, comments on the loss.  

Frieda Lillejord, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on April 23, 2025 at the age of 95 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin; parents, Erich and Marie Luebke; in-laws, Olaf and Mabel Lillejord; sister, Julia Viergutz; brothers, Carl and Ronald Luebke; son-in-law, Mark Gregory.