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Weyburn,Saskatchewan
2016 New Residents Guide
Capture the Opportunity
To love where you live
A safe, healthy balanced lifestyle defines the culture and vitality of Weyburn. A strong
economy and abundance of opportunity fuels the exuberance of a young, engaged
population. A wealth of social networking opportunities creates a welcoming atmosphere for
new residents. The safe city environment supports the priority that residents place on an
active, healthy lifestyle, creating an open, walkable atmosphere. Weyburn is proud of the
richness of community life that is reflected in the wide variety of arts, cultural and recreation
options for citizens and visitors.
A close-knit neighbourhood community with low crime rates, and economic strength makes
Weyburn a place great for a family to live. Rich in supports, the community values children
and youth, with a vast network of high quality programs and recreation options.
Quality of public spaces and built environment is well known to have a direct impact on
people’s lives and the way they feel. Weyburn is known as one of the cleanest, most
attractive communities in the province. Its enviable character is intrinsically linked to its
natural surrounding. Care is taken to ensure that the City is well maintained and a natural
extension of its surroundings. High quality public parks and green spaces, create a clean
healthy environment. Residents also enjoy beautiful rural surroundings including, lakes, parks
and connection to the
agricultural lifestyle.
Everyone can find a home in Weyburn, as residents benefit from a variety of housing options
to suit any lifestyle including urban or rural. In every location services and amenities are only
a few minutes from where you live. While enjoying the luxuries of small City life, Weyburn’s
central location in the Southeast offers easy access to the convenience and services of larger
centers.
In Weyburn, we welcome you with a handshake and look forward to sharing with you just
how much we love where we live.
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City of Weyburn
Population (2011 census) : 10,484
City Area: 15.78 km2 (6.09 sq mi)
Contact Information:
City Hall
157 Third Street N
Weyburn SK S4H 2K6
(306) 848.CITY (2489)
Website: www.weyburn.ca
R.M. of Weyburn No.67
The RM of Weyburn is the rural land encircling the
City. The towns of Ralph, Mctaggart, North
Weyburn and the Weyburn Airport are included in
the RM of Weyburn.
Population (2011 census) : 1,048
Contact Information:
RM of Weyburn Office
23 Sixth Street NE
Weyburn SK S4H 1A7
(306) 842.2314
Website: www.rmweyburn.ca
Climate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept Oct
Nov
Dec
Average High (Celcius)
-10°
-6°
1°
11°
19°
23°
26°
26°
19°
12°
0°
-7°
Average Low (Celcius)
-20°
-16°
-9°
-2°
5°
10°
12°
11°
5°
-1°
-9°
-17°
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Average Precipitation (millimeters)
Key Distances
Regina, Saskatchewan: 115km
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: 372km
Calgary, Alberta: 836km
Winnipeg, Manitoba: 521 km
Minot, North Dakota: 277 km
Canada/US Border Crossings:
North Portal (Highway #39): 125km
Fortuna/Oungre Port (Highway #35): 90km
Province of Saskatchewan
The population of Saskatchewan is approximately 1.13 million (Statistics Canada,
of Regina has a population of approximately 232,090
2015). The capital city
(Statistics Canada,2013).
Time Zone
Saskatchewan uses Central Standard Time Zone (UTC - 06:00) year round.
There is no adjustment made for daylight savings time.
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Home
Housing
Weyburn This Week
For accommodations in the Weyburn area visit a local 904 East Avenue
(306) 842.3900
realtor or refer to local media outlets for listings.
www.weyburnthisweek.com
Utilities
Power
SaskPower
www.saskpower.com
75 - 18th Street
1.888.757.6937
Natural Gas
SaskEnergy
www.saskenergy.com
1835 1st Avenue N
1.800.567.8899
Telephone
SaskTel
www.sasktel.com
314 Coteau Avenue
1.800.727.5835
Water
City of Weyburn
www.weyburn.ca
157 3rd Street
(306) 848.3200
Cable Television/Internet
Access Communications
www.myaccess.ca
120 10th Avenue
(306) 842.0320
Sasktel
www.sasktel.com
314 Coteau Avenue
1.800.727.5835
Media
Newspapers
Weyburn Review
904 East Avenue
(306) 842.7487
www.weyburnreview.com
Radio Stations
Weyburn has three local radio stations:
AM1190
103.5 FM
106.7FM
Community Information Websites
www.discoverweyburn.com - local news, information and
community events
www.weyburn.ca - City services, contacts and important
updates can he found on this site.
www.weyburntourism.com - Events, things to do, city
guide, and information about Weyburn.
Financial Institutions
BMO Bank of Montreal
110 Souris Avenue
(306) 842.5417
CIBC
76 3rd Street NE
(306) 848.3737
RBC Royal Bank
220 Souris Avenue
(306) 848.3900
Scotiabank
110 Government Road N
(306) 842.6538
TD Bank
101 2nd Street
(306) 842.7414
Weyburn Credit Union
205 Coteau Avenue E
(306) 842.6641
CIBC & RBC (downtown Weyburn)
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Education
Tatagwa Kidz Kare
Weyburn has 5 elementary schools (Pre Kindergarten Grade 6), 2 junior high schools (grade 7-9) and 1 high
school (grade 10 - 12). Contact your preferred school
division office to discuss educational requirements.
808 Souris Valley Road
(306) 842-5439
www.tatagwakidzcare.ca
Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division
107 - 2nd Avenue NW
(306) 848.4708
80A - 18th Street NE
(306) 848.0080
www.cornerstonesd.ca
Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division
#103 - 433 - 4th Street NE
(306) 842.7025
www.holyfamilyrcssd.ca
Post Secondary
Southeast College
Through partnerships with post-secondary institutions,
the College delivers a variety of career, vocational, and
academic programs.
110 Souris Ave
(306) 848.2500
www.southeastcollege.org
Sunrise Early Learning & Teen Parent Support Center:
For information on local licensed family child care
homes: Early Learning and Child Care Consultant
#302 - 110 Souris Avenue NE
(306) 848.2497
For resources and supports for children & parents visit:
The Family Place.
24 4th Street NE Weyburn, SK
(306) 842.7477
www.thefamilyplaceweyburn.org
Library
Weyburn Public Library
45 Bison Avenue
(306) 842.4352
Child Care
Employment
There are four licensed child care facilities operating in
Weyburn. Each will have it’s own structure, hours of
operation and fees.
If you are a Canadian citizen, a newcomer to Canada or
a temporary resident, you need a Social Insurance
Number (SIN) to work in Canada or to receive benefits
and services from government programs. To apply for a
SIN visit: Service Canada
110 Souris Ave - City Center Mall
Weyburn, SK
For job listings in the Weyburn area: Refer to local media
outlets or www.saskjobs.ca
Color my World Child Care
1860 1st Ave NE Weyburn, SK
(306) 842.5437
Soo Line Day Care
309 1st Ave NW Weyburn, SK
(306) 842.1533
For employers looking to find workers or employees
looking for employment opportunities, training/education
options visit: Labour Market Services
11 - 3rd Street
(306) 637.3820
Weyburn Comprehensive School (Grade 10—12)
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Health Care
The Saskatchewan health care system is made up
of many provincial, regional and local organizations
working together to ensure we have healthy people in
healthy communities. All new Saskatchewan residents
must register themselves and their dependents for a
Saskatchewan health services card in order to be eligible
for health benefits. To apply visit www.health.gov.sk.ca
or visit your local health region office.
Health Region
Weyburn falls in the Sun Country Heath Region. For
information on area services and help finding a doctor
visit www.suncountry.sk.ca.
Office is located at: 808 Souris Valley Road
(306) 842.8718
Weyburn General Hospital
201 - 1st Ave NE
(306) 842.8400
Doctors Offices
Weyburn Health Center
36 - 4th Street NE
(306) 842.5444
Weyburn Primary Health care Clinic
#204 - 117 3rd Street
(306) 842.8790
Weyburn Medical Clinic
85B Government Road
(306) 842.5404
Safety
For Emergency service dial 911 from any phone.
Police
400 Coteau Ave NE
(306) 848.3250
Fire Department
55 - 16th Street NE
(306) 848.3240
RCMP
540 - 11th Street NE
(306) 848.4640
Transportation
To acquire a Saskatchewan drivers license or for
information on registering a vehicle in Saskatchewan
contact SGI Canada.
1738 1st Ave NE
www.sgi.sk.ca
1.800.667.5111
Public Transportation
Weyburn does not have a public transportation system.
Taxi cab companies operate within the city.
Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC)
STC provides bus transportation and parcel express
services throughout the Province of Saskatchewan.
The STC depot is at Zippy Mart, 1610 1st Ave NE
www.stcbus.com.
Regina International Airport (YQR)
Travel time to Regina International Airport from
Weyburn, SK is 1hr 15min.
www.yqr.ca
Weyburn General Hospital
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Sport, Culture & Recreation Directory
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Sports & Recreation Facilities
Weyburn Leisure Centre
Crescent Point Place/Tom Zandee Sports Arena
The Leisure Centre has a number of programs and
services. Indoor pool is open September - June, the
outdoor pool is open June - September.
www.weyburn.ca
(306) 848.3280
Email: [email protected]
This multi-use ice rink facility is able to host a variety of
programs
and
events
throughout
the
year.
www.weyburn.ca.
(306) 848.3218
[email protected]
532 - 5th Street NE
Weyburn Golf Club
Located Southeast of Weyburn on Highway 39
This 18 hole course has two distinct nines.
www.weyburngolfclub.ca
(306) 842.5881
Weyburn Community Dog Park
Highway 13 & 1st Ave NW at Aylmer Street
The dog park provides just under three acres of off leash
area where dogs can run and have fun!
www.weyburncommunitydogpark.ca
327 Mergens Street NW
Young Fellows Spray Park
Located between 12th & 14th Streets on Coteau Ave. NE
The spray park features hand sensors to turn on water. It
houses dump buckets, a rainbow of colors that spray,
canon sprayers and numerous geysers. Opens May long
weekend, weather permitting.
(306) 848.3280
Email: [email protected]
Tennis Courts
Located on the SW corner of Jubilee Park.
Multi-use facility houses a variety of concrete ramps that
is used by skateboarders, rollerbladers, & BMX bikers.
Jubilee Park offers 3 court lighted facility. The courts are
being resurfaced in Spring 2016 & will open to the public
in June 2016. The courts have both tennis courts &
pickleball lines.
(306) 848.3218
Email: [email protected]
Young Fellows Paddling Pool
Weyburn Curling Rink
This pool is fun for the whole family and is located in
well-treed and irrigated green park space.
(306) 848.3280
Email: [email protected]
The Weyburn Curling Club hosts various tournaments,
bonspiels, and league play.
www.weyburncurlingclub.com
(306) 842.2236
Skate Park
Weyburn Youth Centre - 291 Coteau Ave W
Located at the Weyburn Youth Centre - 291 Coteau Ave
Tatagwa Parkway Trail System
Tatagwa Parkway consists of over 10 KM trails
throughout Weyburn.
www.weyburn.ca.
Located at the Exhibition Grounds.
Weyburn Bowl N Play
8 - 2nd Ave SW
Five Pin bowling alley & lounge
(306) 842.6982
Tatagwa Parkway Trail System
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Fitness Centers & Clubs
Sports Clubs
Curves For Women
Weyburn Badminton Club
30 minute complete cardio & strength training circuit.
Trained coaches will instruct members.
(306) 842.4492
Soo Line Boxing Club
134 Railway Ave
Iron Bar Fitness
534 - 5th Street N
Enjoy a fully equipped fitness facility with the lowest
rates in town. Iron Bar has been operating for 30 years
and has a friendly, welcoming, laid back atmosphere.
(306) 842.6164
Olympia Fitness
1623 - 1st Ave N
Fully equipped fitness center with a full staff offering
personal trainers, fitness instructors, and nutrition
specialists. Facility includes juice bar, pro shop, tanning
and fitness classes.
(306) 842.5111
www.olympiafitness.ca
Facebook: Olympia Fitness
Voracity CrossFit
#6A -1900 1st Ave NE
Crossfit movements are designed to be scaled for every
person at any age, and our trainers strive to give you the
best experience possible in your fitness pursuit.
(306) 842.2520
www.voracitycrossfit.com
Facebook: Voracity CrossFit
CrossFit Weyburn
46 - 13th Street
Professionals that know what works and what doesn’t
work in terms of getting people fit. We tailor our
instruction to best suit you!
(306) 861.9395
Sadhana Yoga Studio
1776 1st Ave NE
Contact: Ashley Hodgkin
(306) 861.0528
Facebook: Sadhana Yoga Studio
Contact : Lawrence Barber
(306) 842.4452
Contact: Armin Roettger
(306) 842.5817
Tennis Club
Email: [email protected]
Vilcu’s Karate Club
Contact: Harold Vilcu
(306) 842.2687 or (306) 891.1317
Weyburn Co-Ed Slow-pitch League
Email: [email protected]
Weyburn Curling Club
(306) 842.2236
www.weyburncurlingclub.com
Weyburn & District Canoe & Kayak Club
Contact: Connie Barsness
(306) 861.6510
Weyburn Golf Club
(306) 842.5881
www.weyburngolfclub.com
Weyburn Ladies Golf Club
Contact: Bonnie Sidloski
(306) 842.5935
Weyburn Motocross Association
Contact: Todd Hastings
(306) 861.6706
Weyburn Wado Kai Karate Club
Contact: Owen Day (Sempei)
(306) 861.3214
Weyburn Golf Course
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Minor Sports
Silver Seals Speed Swimming Club
Email: [email protected]
Weyburn Gymnastics Club
Weyburn Soccer Association
Email: [email protected]
www.weyburnsoccer.com
Weyburn Special Olympics
Email: [email protected]
www.weyburngymnasticsclub.com
Facebook: Weyburn Gymnastics Club
Email: [email protected]
(306) 842.5238
Facebook: Special Olympics Weyburn
Weyburn Hurricanes Water Polo
Weyburn Synchro Stars
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Weyburn Hurricanes Waterpolo
Weyburn Minor Baseball
(306) 842.0694
Weyburn Minor Football
Email: [email protected]
www.weyburnminorfootball.org
Email: [email protected]
(306) 842.2138
www.weyburnsynchrostars.com
Weyburn Wrestling Club
(306) 842.0786
Facebook: Weyburn Cobra Wrestling Club
Dance
Weyburn Minor Hockey
Kraplenka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
www.weyburnminorhockey.ca
(306) 842.1508
Weyburn Roller Derby Association
De Tricky Feet Dance Studio
Weyburn Skating Club
Marley’s Dance Effex
Email: [email protected]
www.weyburnrollerderby.com
Email: [email protected]
www.weyburnskatingclub.ca
Email: [email protected]
(306) 861.5785
Email: [email protected]
(306) 861.4855
The Dance Zone
Email: [email protected]
(306) 842.4943
Weyburn Strait JackeƩes
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Culture & Recreation Centers
Signal Hill Arts Centre
Weyburn Carvers
This unique heritage facility provides rich cross-section
of arts, culture, and heritage activities for all ages.
Email: [email protected]
(306) 848.3278
www.weyburn.ca
Weyburn & District Multicultural Council
424 - 10th Ave S
The Family Place
24 - 4th Street
The Family Place is a unique support and resource
center for parents and children. Offering family
programming, a resource & video library, and a drop in
play center.
(306) 842.7477
Clubs & Organizations
2302 Weyburn Army Cadets Corp
Email: [email protected]
Hilltop Painters
Contact: Alex Miles
(306) 842.3300
Contact: Stan Gancazr
(306) 842.5730
Weyburn & District Shriners
Contact: Brad Barlow
(306) 861.6110
Weyburn Genealogical Society
Contact: Islene Johnston
(306) 848.0941
Weyburn Girl Guides of Canada
Contact: Krista Bakken
Email: [email protected]
(306) 891.9765
www.girlguides.sk.ca
Contact: Shelley VanDeSype
Email: [email protected]
(306) 842.2206
Weyburn Nature Society
5th Weyburn Scouts
Weyburn Pottery Club
Contact: Kevin Quist
Email: [email protected]
(306) 842.5238
www.scouts.ca
South Sask Photo Club
Contact: Jon Gillies
Email: [email protected]
www.southsaskphotoclub.com
Weyburn 4H Beef Club
Contact: Mike & Carla Fellner
(306) 842.1816
Weyburn Artists Workshop
Contact: Sid Trepoff
(306) 842.4240
Contact: Colleen Tait
(306) 842.0697
Weyburn Quilters
Contact: Donna Wolfe
(306) 848.0059
Weyburn Youth Center
Contact: Brian Hopfe
Email: [email protected]
(306) 842.5165
Wheatland Senior Center
(306) 842.3503
Contact: Shelley VanDeSype
Email: [email protected]
(306) 842.2206
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Weyburn Regional Economic Development
11 Third Street
Weyburn, SK. S4H OW1
306.842.4738
[email protected]
www.weyburneconomicdevelopment.com
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