Weyburn Review

WEYBURN -- Great harvest progress was made in the southeast region in the last week thanks to favourable conditions.

The updated forecast is based on a stronger commodity price outlook for 2021 with PSAC now expecting the crude oil price to average US$64/barrel (WTI) for 2021, natural gas prices of CDN$3.35 /MMBtu (AECO) and the Canadian dollar slightly stronger averaging $0.81 USD.

The Interim Provincial Education Plan released by the Government of Saskatchewan will focus on three key priorities.

WEYBURN -- Saskatchewan’s August sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights raised a total of $3,124,990, the most revenue raised in a public offering since December 2019.

National disunity has been caused by a government that doesn’t care about the West and alienates the entire region

Coach Cody Mapes spoke about his coaching philosophy during the annual general meeting for the Weyburn Red Wings.

There were seven building permits issued during the month with a total construction value of $107,500.

WEYBURN -- The Weyburn Iron Pigs will begin playoffs for the Qu’Appelle Valley Baseball League, facing the Regina Capitals in the first round.

The CWE will host a large outing in Weyburn when they present the “Cruel Summer Tour” at the Knox Fellowship Hall on Saturday, August 21.

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 80 calls for service for the week of Aug. 9-15.