City of Weyburn
157 3rd St. S4H 2K6 Weyburn, SK, Canada

The #Weyburn Fire Dept. has been training on ice rescue over the past couple months. Check out some of the drills they went through!

City of #Weyburn crews are ready to respond to the winter conditions that have arrived. Find out more about our snow removal routes and seasonal maintenance during the winter on our website: https://weyburn.ca/snow-removal/

Hey #Weyburn, are you looking to stay active during the holidays? Try public skating at Tom Zandee Sports Arena! https://weyburn.ca//register-for-public-skating-during-th/

"This year is really teaching me a lot about how to think outside the box and try new things." - Youth Mayor Jaylynn Haupstein https://www.discoverweyburn.com//weyburn-youth-council-con

ROAD CLOSURE - Due to water service repairs, 5th St. from Railway Ave. to Souris Ave. will be closed on Dec. 22 to local traffic only. For the safety of the public and City employees, please avoid this area.

Are you using our EyeOnWater app? There are new updates that require #Weyburn users attention! Visit our website for the details and also learn how to sign up if you don't have an account. With the EyeOnWater app you will be able to view your daily and weekly water usage, and be alerted when a leak has been detected. It's a great way to monitor and reduce unnecessary water usage!... https://weyburn.ca/2020//21/eyeonwater-app-sign-in-updates/

Congratulations to the newest recruits of the Weyburn Police Service!

As we close out 2020, let's look positively towards 2021. What are you looking forward to in the new year? #weyburn #cityofweyburn #2021 #community #newyear

The provincial election may be over, but the municipal election is only two weeks away. Take some time to learn about your local candidates. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a virtual municipal all candidates forum on Oct. 27, starting at 7 p.m. You can watch this forum via the AccessNow TV’s website or its Facebook page and YouTube channel.... Questions that you would like posed to candidates can be submitted to the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce by emailing [email protected]. For more information, contact the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce. https://weyburnchamber.com

ROAD CLOSURE - Due to water service repairs, 5th Street NE will be closed between Coteau Avenue and Souris Avenue on Thursday Oct. 15. Local traffic only. Detours will be in place. For the safety of the public and City employees, please avoid this area. https://weyburn.ca/2020/10/15/oct-15-road-closure-5th-st-ne/

We all know the classic Christmas tale ... You're getting decorations ready and you realize one stubborn light has ruined the whole string! Instead of throwing them out, embrace your inner handyman! From broken zippers to damaged USB cables, follow the link below to learn some simple hacks to extend the life of your every-day ageing items! ... And yes, there is even a hack for fixing those stubborn Christmas lights. https://wrwcanada.com//quick-fix-10-things-you-can-repair- Swap and repair are two important pillars of the circle economy. #wastereductionweek #weyburn #sustainableweyburn #reducereuserecycle

STOP SCROLLING and try to solve this riddle! What do libraries, tool rental services and online streaming have in common? . .... . . . . Access! By shifting to access over ownership, the responsibility falls to manufacturers to make longer lasting and more efficient products that are designed with repair and reuse as primary considerations. Millions of Canadians engage in the sharing economy everyday - through ride sharing apps, libraries, rental services, online music/ video streaming and more - often not realizing their contribution to the circular economy. Comment below on what ways #Weyburn is a sharing economy! #wastereductionweek #sustainableweyburn #reducereuserecycle #reduceplastic #sharingeconomy #whatsmineisyours #libraries #streaming

ROAD CLOSURE - Due to water service repairs today, Railway Ave. will be closed between 10th St. and 11th St. Detours will be in place. For the safety of the public and City employees, please avoid this area. Thank you. https://weyburn.ca/20//14/oct-14-road-closure-railway-ave/

Today is Food Waste Friday of Waste Reduction Week. Take the pledge and commit to making choices that will keep your food from becoming waste. You can take the pledge as an individual, school, business/organization, household, or community. for more information on how you can take the pledge, Click through the link: https://wrwcanada.com/en/2020-theme-days/food-waste-friday

Communithon is live! Be sure to tune in and show your support

Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is amending the Public Health order on gathering sizes in private residences. As of Thursday night (12:01 am Friday, October 16) the maximum allowable gathering size for private gatherings in the home will be 15. Dr. Shahab is also strongly recommending masks be worn in all indoor public locations where physical distancing of two metres is not possible or predictable. Above all, stay home if sick.... For more information, click through the link: https://weyburn.ca//saskatchewans-chief-medical-health-of/

Waste Reduction Week continues with Plastics Thursday! Plastics Thursday highlights how the circular economy can improve plastic management along the value chain and reduce its waste, preventing it from entering the environment; motivate improved recyclability of plastic goods; and increase the value of recycled plastic by improving product design, use, and end of life management. For more information visit the following link: https://wrwcanada.com/en/2020-theme-days/plastics-thursday

STREET SWEEPING: Fall residential street sweeping will begin in Refuse Collection Area 3, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. This work will be performed weather permitting and may take a few days to complete in your area. Please remove street vehicles to ensure proper street cleaning can be done. Thank you.... https://weyburn.ca//oct-14-street-sweeping-refuse-collect/

Be sure to register for Gifted Online Art Market

Sunday Public Skating at Tom Zandee Sports Arena starts October 25! Registration begins tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. Want to see what the ice making process looks like? Check out the video of city team members working tirelessly to get the rink skate ready. For more information on public skating, click through the following link: https://weyburn.ca//2/10/2020-Public-Skating-web-final.pdf

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Re-open Saskatchewan Plan now included updated information for Trick-or-Treating and private gatherings. These guidelines provide information on how to safely enjoy fall celebrations and Halloween festivities while reducing the potential spread of COVID-19. Events that exceed allowable gathering sizes and do not follow public health protocols have been a major source of COVID-19 transmission. For more information, click through the link:... https://weyburn.ca//provincial-government-releases-trick-/ See more

STREET SWEEPING: Fall residential street sweeping will begin in Refuse Collection Area 2, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. This work will be performed weather permitting and may take a few days to complete in your area. Please remove street vehicles to ensure proper street cleaning can be done. Thank you.... https://weyburn.ca//oct-13-street-sweeping-refuse-collect/

Did you know that globally last year, the total amount of electronic waste reached 53.6 million metric tonnes? This year the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council has organized repair cafes where the public can bring in household items to be fixed for free by volunteers. Each item fixed is one less item destined for the landfill! Register your broken item and you will receive a link to the Virtual Repair Café Zoom meeting where knowledgeable volunteers will be available to co...ach you through fixing your item. Register your broken item here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/2WLOq0Yr1lvg Register here to volunteer: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd_W5n39xyTHtaWcL/viewform

Today for Waste Reduction Week is #TextileTuesday! The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is hosting a province-wide upcycled reusable mask drive for the month of October to help divert textile waste from landfills by creating a use for waste material. Follow the link to get involved!... https://www.emailmeform.com/buil//Uv0ukc5sA266f87mxhwI8YO9

The City of Weyburn wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

We are kicking off Waste Reduction Week in Canada! Today is Circular Economy Monday. "The solution is in the circular economy where we design products so resources can be reused and reinvested in new products again and again." For more information on Waste Reduction Week and Circular economies, click through the link: https://wrwcanada.com//2020-t/monday-circular-economy-kick... #WasteReductionWeek #Weyburn

The City of Weyburn has experienced technical difficulties when sending out Utility E-bills. We are currently working on fixing this issue. E-bill participants that have not received their E-bill by the end of the day Monday Oct 19, 2020 are asked to contact The Finance Department via email at [email protected]

#FirePreventionWeek is done but safety in the kitchen shouldn't stop. We hope you've learned some great tips to "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" And remember, when in doubt, just get out! Call 9-1-1 or the #WeyburnFireDepartment after you leave.

If you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol, or have taken medicine that makes you drowsy, don’t cook. #Weyburn has lots great restaurants that deliver, so place an order! #FirePreventionWeek #WeyburnFireDepartment

With the chilly weather expected this weekend, stay inside and take a tour of the Weyburn Credit Union Spark Centre. Construction of the facility is 90% complete! Happy Friday!

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Unattended equipment is a factor in one-third of those fires and half of the associated deaths. Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen to prevent cooking fires in your home. #FirePreventionWeek #WeyburnFireDepartment

ROAD CLOSURE - Due to water service repairs today, Fri. Oct. 16 Railway Ave. will be closed between 10th St. and 11th St. Detours will be in place. For the safety of the public and City employees, please avoid this area. Thank you. https://weyburn.ca/20//16/oct-16-road-closure-railway-ave/

Keep your cooking area clutter-free! Move anything that can burn at least 3 ft. away from the cooking area, including oven mitts, towels, wooden utensils and food packaging. #FirePreventionWeek #WeyburnFireDepartment

Nominations for Weyburn's municipal election close today! If you are planning to run for mayor, councillor or public/separate school board, you must file your papers with the Returning Officer at city hall by 4 p.m. https://weyburn.ca/elections/candidate-information/

Keep kids safe in the kitchen! Have a kid-free zone of at least 3 ft. around stove and areas where there is hot food or drink. #FirePreventionWeek #WeyburnFireDepartment