Community

Many community members have been thinking about the Weyburn City Centre Mall lately, especially with ongoing discussions about its future. To tap into the nostalgia surrounding this beloved local landmark, a post was shared on Facebook asking residents to share their favourite memories of the mall. The responses poured in, reflecting the mall's significant role in the lives of many Weyburn residents over the years.

Graduation is one of the most anticipated events for high school students, culminating years of hard work and dedication. However, its financial burdens—such as ticket prices, formal attire, and celebrations—can overwhelm many families.

To address this challenge, Shannon McCallum, a dedicated parent and long-time community member, is collaborating with others on the George McDougall High School grad committee to ensure that every student can enjoy a memorable night without the stress of prohibitive costs.

With the Thanksgiving weekend upon us, many Manitobans are rushing around grocery stores planning for dinners with family and friends. 

For others, Thanksgiving can be a lonely time. To lighten the spirits of those who don't have plans, who are new to Winnipeg or who are here for school, a few events have been planned. 

Friendsgiving Bash (Monday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.)

WIN with Smitty's, October 2-14

Listen daily for Taylor Swift songs followed by the Smitty's and Swifties cue to text. Text "WIN" to our talk and text line at 204-331-9350 for your chance at a $25 gift card to Smitty's in Winkler. Jayme will choose 4 winners daily.

Then head to Smitty's to WIN BIG!

For those living on the streets, survival often overshadows health concerns, and essential care can easily be overlooked.

That was the case for one individual, who recently shared how Siloam Mission’s health centre brought a life-changing realization to light—his need for glasses.

“When you’re living on the streets, you learn to get by with less. You don’t always realize just how much you’re missing,” Peter (name changed) explained, reflecting on how his eyesight had deteriorated without his knowledge. “Seeing an eye doctor was the last thing on my mind.”

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.

GHOSTLIGHT, a darling of the Sundance Film Festival, is showing for one night only at the Cochrane Movie House on Wed. Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets are now available at the Cochrane Movie House box office or online. Some tickets may be available at the door.

The 2024 World Mixed Curling Championship gets underway from Aberdeen, Scotland on Saturday and Canada will be represented by Shaun Meachem, Kelly Schafer and Chris and Teejay Haichert from the Swift Current Curling Club.

Canada has won the most the most World Mixed Championship medals with three gold, one silver and one bronze medal, including three straight gold medals from 2018-2022.

Bolt Brain Buster:

Which animal is known for having the most powerful bite force?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: Saltwater Crocodile as well as the Orca 

As we are counting down to the 43rd annual Weyburn Communithon, coming up on October 25th, we are highlighting each of the eight Community Agencies the event benefits, and whose volunteers help to make the event a success each year.

Inclusion Weyburn's mission is to support individuals in our community who have intellectual disabilities. They provide opportunities for them to be equal members of the community and to participate in things that most of us take for granted. 

Today is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to open the conversation and remove the stigma regarding suicide and mental health. This year, the theme is Mental Health at Work, opening the discussions in the workplace surrounding mental health and how it can impact everyone in the workplace.  

Tasha Collins, Program Director for the Weyburn branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association’, extended the sentiment that we need to keep talking about mental health, noting how days like these can raise awareness on a delicate topic.