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Customer diversity seen as benefit to exporters

1 day ago | discoverweyburn.com | Robert Arnason

Sixty-six per cent of Canadian exporters rely solely on United States, but economists say that can be hard on the bottom line For someone running an agricultural or agri-food business in Saskatoon, Kelowna or Halifax, it’s easier to sell products to customers in Canada than to someone in Vietnam. It may be easier, but exporting will make the business more productive and profitable.
Roundabout construction continues in Weyburn: Detours effective Tuesday

1 day ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

Local travellers heading through the intersection of Highways 39 and 13 can expect some delays this summer, as the construction of a roundabout at this intersection continues. A release by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways in coordination with the City of Weyburn outlines the detours established by the Ministry. These will be in place effective Tuesday, June 10th and will likely extend throughout the summer construction season.
Proactive enforcement: WPS perform traffic and curfew checks

1 day ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) teamed up with the Weyburn RCMP and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) unit last Friday to conduct high-visibility traffic enforcement. WPS Deputy Chief Shane St. John says it was a successful evening with over 600 vehicles checked, and three drug and alcohol related suspensions issued. “You still find people driving with alcohol or drugs in their body, they're impounded and suspended for three days.” “It was a very successful stuff check.
Citizens report results in impaired driving arrest

1 day ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

A complaint from a concerned citizen led to an impaired driving arrest. Deputy Chief Shane St. John with the Weyburn Police Service uses the incident to shed light on the importance of Report Impaired Driving (RID) complaints, thanking the person who reported the driver.
Burrowing owls pop back up in farmers' fields following winter retreat

1 day ago | discoverweyburn.com | Scott Boulton

With plants sprouting from the ground and farmers confidently finished with seeding, tractors in the field might find some new friends popping up in their farmland this summer. Burrowing owls can be found in the Saskatchewan prairies during the summer, having returned from their trip down south over the winter. They're now moving into their namesake burrows in prairie meadows, grasslands, and even farmers' fields.
Unwanted messages result in arrest: WPS handle condition breach

2 days ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

An investigation was initiated last week by the Weyburn Police Service following a complaint of unwanted messages sent from another person. The investigation revealed the messages to be in breach of the senders' conditions. Deputy Chief Shane St. John explains they were arrested and charged with failing to comply with release conditions. “They were on conditions to have no contact and then continued to contact that person.
'We need those calls instantly' WPS stress timely calls after attempted B&E

2 days ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

The Weyburn Police Service received a report early last Monday morning of a possible attempted forced entry. Police attended the residence an initiated investigation, however Deputy Chief Shane St. John explains it was challenging, as they received the call the day after the incident occurred. “The person was home and they heard something, but it stopped. It was the next day they noticed damage.
Weyburn guided by SPSA in welcoming wildfire evacuees

2 days ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

Devastating wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, displacing thousands of people in communities including La Ronge, Air Ronge, Creighton, and Flin Flon. Weyburn has become a refuge for some of those displaced, welcoming approximately 80 evacuees. From day one, people in Weyburn have inquired about how to assist those affected by the wildfires.
Residential road closures in effect this week

3 days ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

The City of Weyburn is advising residents of road closures scheduled for this week, due to city crews replacing valves and hydrants. The closures will affect the blocks between Government Road and Third Street southeast. Today will see the closure of Fourth Avenue in this area, followed by Third Avenue tomorrow, and Second Avenue on Friday. Residences in the area will be notified of any water service restrictions.
Thackery family host third annual Pancakes for STARS fundraiser

3 days ago | discoverweyburn.com | Natasha Wiebe

The Thackery family from Town of Goodwater is hosting the third annual Pancakes for STARS fundraiser. Sheila Thackery explains they are serving a by-donation pancake breakfast with all proceeds donated to STARS. “If you want to put in 10 bucks, 50 bucks, whatever you put in the pot, that all 100% goes back to STARS and we make the donation on behalf of our community. “ Thackery explains they began the annual fundraiser after having to use the air ambulance themselves.