Canada Day is just around the corner and those looking to celebrate the nation's birth will have ample chance to do so in Weyburn come Sunday, July 1. Breakfast is a great way to start off any day, and Canada Day is no exception.
Canada Day is just around the corner and those looking to celebrate the nation's birth will have ample chance to do so in Weyburn come Sunday, July 1.
Breakfast is a great way to start off any day, and Canada Day is no exception. The Royal Canadian Legion will be serving a pancake breakfast for $5 at the Weyburn Leisure Centre.
A day of free activities will follow at the Leisure Centre.
With the long-term forecast predicting sunny skies and a high of 23 C, the day looks perfect for swimming, face painting, crafts, children and family games and a children's bouncer. The day's events will be provided by the City of Weyburn from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-5 p.m.
"We want people to come out, have fun, and enjoy the day with their family," said Angela Fedun, cashier at the centre.
A tribute to Canada will take place at 10 a.m. when the Legion Colour Guard will be doing their Canada Day Flag Ceremony.
Following the ceremony the Weyburn Co-op will be serving up a Canada Day birthday cake from 10:30-11 a.m.
The Sun Country Kids Club will follow the cake with a barbecue from 11:30-1:30 p.m.
There will also be a display by the Ocean Man First Nation Performers. The performance will take place from noon-12:30.
The Soo Line Historical Museum will be selling Canada Day souvenirs for half price during the day's events.
Capping the day will be a fireworks display held at the Exhibition Grounds.
In observance of the Canada Day holiday, the Weyburn Review will be closed on Monday, July 2. Deadlines for the July 4 publication are 12 noon on Friday, June 29 for rural submissions, and 5 p.m. for news and sports submissions.
