City of Weyburn closes all facilities to the public

With the Government of Saskatchewan declaring a state of emergency on March 18, the City of Weyburn has made a decision to close all City-operated facilities to the public effective Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Until further notice, all City of Weyburn operated facilities will be closed to the public, including the Weyburn Leisure Centre, Soo Line Historical Museum, Crescent Point Place/Tom Zandee Sports Arena, City Hall, Public Works and Parks Building, and the Water Treatment Plant.

In collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the City is actively monitoring the situation and will continue to evaluate when City facilities may reopen.

For your convenience the City of Weyburn has the following methods of payment:

• Drop Box at City Hall (cash or cheque) – A night deposit can be found just outside the City Hall main entrance. City Hall is located at 157 Third St. NE. Please make sure the type of payment and account number or property address is specified.

• By mail – Mail your bill stub and cheque to: City of Weyburn, PO Box 370, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2K6

• Online banking – Online banking is offered by most banks and financial institutions for utility bills and property taxes. For other payments such as business licenses, fees and rentals, please request a direct deposit form for online payment by emailing [email protected]

• Pre-authorized Payment Plan (PAP) – This program offers automatic withdrawal from your bank account. For utility bills the exact amount will be withdrawn from your account at the end of the month. For property taxes, the city offers several different withdrawal dates to ensure taxes are paid in full by December 31. Forms are available at https://weyburn.ca/payment-options/. Email your completed application form and a void cheque to [email protected] or drop off at City Hall Drop Box @ 157 3rd St. NE.

Regular Council Meeting 

The meeting Scheduled for Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m. will proceed as planned and will be closed to the public.

The Province of Saskatchewan has announced enhanced preventive measures for COVID-19. The measures can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and- media/2020/march/13/further-measures-for-covid-19

If anyone has symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing and have traveled outside Canada or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, they should stay home and call HealthLine 811 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/.../accessing-health-c.../healthline.

The City of Weyburn will be adhering to these measures as their top priority is the health, safety and well- being of the community and their employees. The City is focused on maintaining City services.

The following is recommended as precautions to protect against all illnesses:

▪ Wash your hands with soap frequently


▪ Cover your cough or sneeze using the inside of your elbow


▪ Avoid touching your face

▪ Stay home if you feel sick

As this situation evolves, The City of Weyburn will continue to provide regular updates as they are available through their website and social media.