Steven Wilson
@steve-in-sask.bsky.social
Reporter for Prairie News Network (Golden West) in Weyburn, SK. Sports fan (hockey, football, baseball, etc), hockey dad, gamer, and more! Fuelled by coffee, and a diet of chicken tenders and fries.
The housing market in Weyburn is a sign of economic development and growth.
'Why Not Weyburn': Affordability of housing could spur more economic growth
As housing prices soar across the province, Weyburn’s stable and affordable market is being positioned as a key strategic advantage for local economic growth, helping to attract everyone from new Cana...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The housing market in Weyburn is a sign of economic development and growth.
In all, there were 156 calls for service over the 4 days.
RCMP release numbers from Country Thunder
With Country Thunder Saskatchewan wrapping up Sunday, the Saskatchewan RCMP have released their summary of calls for the four-day music festival. Officers responded to 156 calls for service between Ju...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In all, there were 156 calls for service over the 4 days.
For some reason, a Katy Perry song pops into my head when I look at the forecast.
Chilly week in Weyburn: Upper trough keeps temperatures below seasonal norms
It’s been a chilly week in Weyburn so far with recent daily highs peaking in the high teens or low twenties. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke explains the cooler tempe...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
For some reason, a Katy Perry song pops into my head when I look at the forecast.
The new facility in Fillmore opens later this month.
Fillmore celebrates grand opening of long awaited emergency services building
The Village of Fillmore is celebrating the grand opening of its new emergency services building this July 30th. Russ Leguee, president of the Fillmore EMS, says the long-awaited facility will allow th...
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July 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The new facility in Fillmore opens later this month.
The eight are off to Yorkton next month.
Eight selected to represent Weyburn at Provincial Judging
The Weyburn Regional Judging Competition brought in 51 competitors, ranging from ages six to 21. Participants judged market lambs from the Weyburn 4-H Sheep Club, chickens from the Brokenshell Multip...
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July 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The eight are off to Yorkton next month.
The province underestimated the cost, leaving the City of Weyburn with an unexpected overage.
Highway 39 culvert replacement approved; Weyburn faces increased costs
A major culvert replacement project along Highway 39 will be going ahead this year. The city’s portion of funding for the project was approved by Weyburn City Council, albeit at a higher cost than was...
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July 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The province underestimated the cost, leaving the City of Weyburn with an unexpected overage.
The work on the Proarie Sky Co-op Food Store has been under way for nearly a full year.
Prairie Sky Co-op renovations in final stretch
Renovations at the Prairie Sky Co-op Food Store are entering their final phases, with significant progress being made in the produce and pharmacy sections. The extensive project, which began last year...
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July 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The work on the Proarie Sky Co-op Food Store has been under way for nearly a full year.
While people in Saskatchewan have a lower life satisfaction than the rest of the country, they have a hopeful outlook.
Saskatchewan's paradox: Low life satisfaction but a hopeful outlook
New findings from the Canadian Social Survey show that while people in Saskatchewan are more hopeful about the future than the average Canadian, they currently report lower levels of life satisfaction...
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July 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
While people in Saskatchewan have a lower life satisfaction than the rest of the country, they have a hopeful outlook.
Lithium mining is starting to take off in southeast Saskatchewan
Oil and Gas Expertise Fuelling Southeast Saskatchewan's Lithium Boom
It's a key element in batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics, used in everything from glass and ceramics to pharmaceuticals. And according to one company, a massive deposit of this c...
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July 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Lithium mining is starting to take off in southeast Saskatchewan
This your chance to get out and try fishing!
Skip the license not the rules: Angling regulations still apply during free fishing weekend
The perfect time to take part in Saskatchewan sport fishing is this weekend, as the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment holds the 36th annual summer Free Fishing Weekend. On July 12th and 13th, every...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This your chance to get out and try fishing!
This really encapsulates the communuity-oriented spirit of residents of southeast Saskatchewan
R.M. of Benson makes above-and-beyond contribution to MRI Project
While the R.M. of Benson has been supporting the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation with a cumulative $154,000, a special fundraising initiative has been able to raise another $100,000 for the Foundatio...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This really encapsulates the communuity-oriented spirit of residents of southeast Saskatchewan
This should be a great weekend, especially for one Weyburn singer!
Campgrounds open at Country Thunder, Weyburn talent added to line up
The campgrounds are now open as Craven welcomes thousands of music fans for Country Thunder this weekend. The campground gates opened at 9 a.m. on Wednesday to allow festival-goers time to set up the...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This should be a great weekend, especially for one Weyburn singer!
It's Pack The Park night here in Weyburn, with a very special guest!
Beavers fans to flood the stands as Jamie Campbell comes to Tom Laing Park
Whether you’re a season ticket holder or have never seen the inside of a ball diamond, the Weyburn Beavers Baseball Club is inviting the whole community to pack the park at Thursday night’s game again...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It's Pack The Park night here in Weyburn, with a very special guest!
It was a rough night for the Beavers in Medicine Hat.
Beavers' offense falls short in slugfest in Medicine Hat
The Weyburn Beavers came out swinging Wednesday night in Medicine Hat, but their bats weren’t enough to keep up with the Mavericks in an 11-8 loss. The two teams combined for 28 hits and 19 runs in a...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It was a rough night for the Beavers in Medicine Hat.
This could be a very fun experience in Jubilee Park.
Calling band musicians, audiences: Band in the Park coming to Weyburn
The Saskatchewan Band Association is bringing 'Band in the Park' to Weyburn's Jubilee Park on Tuesday evening. It's an opportunity for band musicians to bring their brass, reed, wind, or percussion in...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This could be a very fun experience in Jubilee Park.
The WPS is thanking the Moose Jaw Police Service and RCMP for their assistance with this investigation.
Two suspects charged in vehicle theft from local dealership: WPS
The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) alongside multiple law enforcement detachments were involved in an investigation surrounding a vehicle stolen from Great Plains Ford. The investigation was described a...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The WPS is thanking the Moose Jaw Police Service and RCMP for their assistance with this investigation.
With today looking at a high of 30°, it will be a great day to take in the free swim.
Sponsored swims keep kids in the water all summer at Weyburn Leisure Centre
Kids in Weyburn who love to swim can once again take advantage of the opportunity to swim for free from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. on three afternoons each week of summer at the Weyburn Leisure Centre, thanks ...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
With today looking at a high of 30°, it will be a great day to take in the free swim.
It is just eight weeks until kids will be back in the classroom.
Applications open for Weyburn Salvation Army's Back to School program
Time might be flying for the kids this summer while they are having fun, but it is also flying for parents who may already be seeing the need for help with school supplies. While the Weyburn Salvation...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It is just eight weeks until kids will be back in the classroom.
It was a tough night for the Beavers.
Beavers open mini-road trip with loss in Medicine Hat
Errors would be the key factor for the Weyburn Beavers Tuesday night. Two in the second inning would be crucial for the Medicine Hat Mavericks, as they capitalized on every mistake en route to a 19-6 ...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It was a tough night for the Beavers.
Two players from the Red Sox were ejected for arguing balls and strikes on plays they weren't on the field for.
Beavers fall in heated game at Tom Laing Park
In front of a loud and boisterous home crowd at Tom Laing Park on Monday night, the Weyburn Beavers nearly pulled off a late-inning comeback against the Regina Red Sox, only to see it slip away in the...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Two players from the Red Sox were ejected for arguing balls and strikes on plays they weren't on the field for.
"If we really are just doing something because we think we should be doing it, it's going to make it a lot harder than if we're doing something because it brings us joy"
Moving forward: Life Coach gives mid-year goals check-in
With 2025 now just a little more than half over already, Certified Life and Executive Coach Melanie Sorensen said a mid-year review is due, especially for those who set some new goals in January. Whil...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"If we really are just doing something because we think we should be doing it, it's going to make it a lot harder than if we're doing something because it brings us joy"
The final draw is being made on July 30th.
Fillmore emergency services count down to grand opening with tractor raffle
Fillmore & District Emergency Services were at the Weyburn Agricultural Society Fair on the weekend, selling raffle tickets for a 2024 John Deere 1023E Sub-Compact Utility Tractor. The funds raised ar...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The final draw is being made on July 30th.
The two murals on the dugouts are nearly complete
Murals add value to the community: Weyburn Arts Council
The Weyburn Arts Council and volunteers from the community are nearly finished painting the second of the two mural projects chosen for this summer on the dugouts at Jubilee Park. This will make five ...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The two murals on the dugouts are nearly complete
It is a unique approach to raising money for Communithon.
First episode of 'The Weymazing Race' airs this week
With so many great changes happening with the Weyburn Communithon, including a new board, the Weyburn Communithon Foundation Incorporated, something new and exciting is happening in the four months le...
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July 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It is a unique approach to raising money for Communithon.
The first arrest was in June, and two more were arrested last Thursday.
Arrests made in Lafleche break-and-enter investigation
RCMP have laid charges against four individuals following an investigation into a break-and-enter at a rural property near Lafleche. The incident was first reported to Gravelbourg RCMP on April 29, wh...
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July 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The first arrest was in June, and two more were arrested last Thursday.