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2015 New Residents

Handbook

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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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Climate

Key Distances Regina, Saskatchewan: 115km Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: 372km Calgary, Alberta: 836km Winnipeg, Manitoba: 521 km Minot, North Dakota: 277 km Province of Saskatchewan The population of Saskatchewan is approximately 1.13 million (Statistics Canada, 2015). The capital city of Regina has a population of approximately 232,090 (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.

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°

Average Precipita-tion (millimeters) 18 13 20 30 54 73 64 46 40 23 17 20

Canada/US Border Crossings: North Portal (Highway #39): 125km Fortuna/Oungre Port (Highway #35): 90km

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

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Home

Housing For accommodations in the Weyburn area visit a local realtor or refer to local media outlets for listings. Utilities Power SaskPower www.saskpower.com 1.888.757.6937 75 18th St. Weyburn, SK Natural Gas SaskEnergy www.saskenergy.com 1.800.567.8899 1835 1st Ave N. Weyburn, SK Telephone SaskTel www.sasktel.com 1.800.727.5835 314 Coteau Ave Weyburn, SK Water City of Weyburn 157 3rd St. Weyburn, SK (306) 848.3200 Cable Television/Internet Access Communications 120 10th Ave S Weyburn, SK (306) 842.0320 Sasktel 314 Coteau Ave Weyburn 1.800.727.5835 Media  Newspapers Weyburn Review 904 East Ave Weyburn, SK (306) 842.7487 www.weyburnreview.com Weyburn This Week 115 Second St. NE Weyburn, SK (306) 842.3900 www.weyburnthisweek.com  Radio Stations Weyburn has three local radio stations: AM1190 103.5 FM 106.7FM 

Community Information Websites www.discoverweyburn.com is a website for local news, information and community events www.weyburn.ca is the City of Weyburn official website. City services, contacts and important updates can he found on this site. www.weyburntourism.com is the Weyburn Tourism official website. Events, things to do, city guide, and information about Weyburn. 

Financial Institutions  BMO Bank of Montreal 110 Souris Ave Weyburn, SK (306) 842.5417 CIBC 76 3rd St. NE Weyburn, SK (306) 848.3737 RBC Royal Bank 220 Souris Ave Weyburn, SK (306) 848.3900 Scotiabank 110 Government Rd N Weyburn, SK (306) 842.6538 TD Bank 101 2nd St. Weyburn, SK (306) 842.7414 Weyburn Credit Union 205 Coteau Ave E Weyburn, SK (306) 842.6641

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Education  Weyburn has five elementary schools (Pre kin-dergarten - Grade 6), two junior high schools (grade 7-9) and one high school (grade 10 - 12). Contact your preferred school division of-fice to discuss educational requirements. Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division 80A 18th St. NE Weyburn , SK (306) 848.0080 www.cornerstonesd.ca Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division 110 Souris Ave Weyburn, SK (306) 842.7025 www.holyfamilyrcssd.ca  Post Secondary Southeast Regional College Through partnerships with post-secondary insti-tutions, the College delivers a variety of career, vocational, and academic programs. 110 Souris Ave Weyburn, SK (306) 848.2500 www.southeastcollege.org Child Care There are 4 licensed child care facilities operat-ing in Weyburn. Each will have it’s own struc-ture, hours of operation and fees. We encour-

age you to explore all options before choosing a child care provides that best suits your needs. 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 Tatagwa Kidz Kare 808 Souris Valley Road (306) 842-5439 Sunrise Early Learning & Teen Parent Support Center: (306) 848.4708 For information on local licensed family child care homes contact the Early Learning and Child Care Consultant at (306) 848.2497. For resources and supports for children and parents visit: The Family Place. 24 4th Street NE Weyburn, SK (306) 842.7477

Library Weyburn Public Library 45 Bison Ave Weyburn, SK (306) 842.4352 Employment  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 Weyburn, SK - City Center Mall - Main Floor For job listings in the Weyburn area: Refer to local media outlets or www.saskjobs.ca For employers looking to find workers or employees looking for employment opportunities, training/education options visit: Labour Market Services 11 3rd St. Weyburn, SK (306) 848.2568

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Health Care  The Saskatchewan health care system is made up of many provincial, regional and local organi-zations working together to ensure we have healthy people in healthy communities. All new Saskatchewan residents must register themselves and their dependents for a Sas-katchewan 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 find-ing a doctor visit www.suncountry.sk.ca. Office is located at: 808 Souris Valley Road Weyburn, SK (306) 842.8718  Weyburn General Hospital 201 - 1st Ave NE Weyburn, SK (306) 842.8400 Doctors Offices Weyburn Health Center 36 4th St. NE Weyburn, SK (306) 842.5444 Weyburn Primary Health care Clinic #204 - 117 3rd St. Weyburn, SK (306) 842.8790 Weyburn Medical Clinic 85B Government Road Weyburn, SK (306) 842.5404

Safety  For Emergency service dial 911 from any phone. Police 400 Coteau Ave NE Weyburn, SK (306) 848.3250 Fire Department 55 16th St. NE Weyburn, SK (306) 848.3240 RCMP 540 11th St. NE Weyburn, SK (306) 848.4640  

Transportation To acquire a Saskatchewan drivers license or for information on registering a vehicle in Saskatch-ewan contact SGI Canada. 1738 1st Ave NE. 1.800.667.5111 www.sgi.sk.ca 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 ex-press services throughout the Province of Sas-katchewan. www.stcbus.com A STC depot is located in Weyburn, SK at Zippy Mart is located at 1610 First Avenue North East. Regina International Airport (YQR) Travel time to Regina International Airport from Weyburn, SK is 1hr 15min. www.yqr.ca

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Sports & Recreation Facilities Weyburn Leisure Centre 532 5th St. NE The Leisure Centre has a number of programs/services. Indoor pool is open September - June, the outdoor pool is open June - September. www.weyburn.ca (306) 848.3280 Weyburn Golf Club Located Southeast of Weyburn—18 hole course www.weyburngolfclub.ca (306) 842.5881 Weyburn Community Dog Park Highway 13 & 1st Ave NW at Aylmer St. The dog park provides just under 3 acres of off leash area where dogs can run and have fun! www.weyburncommunitydogpark.ca Skate Park 291 Coteau Ave W Located at the Weyburn Youth Centre Multi-use facility houses a variety of concrete ramps that can be used by skateboarders, rol-lerbladers, and BMX bikers. Don Mitchell Paddling Pool Located between 12th & 14th St. Coteau Ave. Open June - September. (306) 848.3280

Tatagwa Parkway Trail System Tatagwa Parkway consists of over 10 KM trails throughout Weyburn. www.weyburn.ca. Crescent Point Place/ Tom Zandee Sports Arena 327 Mergens St. NW This multi-use ice rink facility is able to host a variety of programs and events throughout the year. The arena schedule can be found at www.weyburn.ca. Young Fellows Spray Park Located between 12th & 14th St. Coteau Ave. The spray park features hand sensors to turn on water. It houses dump buckets, a rainbow of colors that spray, canon sprayers and nu-merous geysers. Opening May 16-September 12, weather permitting. (306) 848.3280 Email: tclay@weyburn.ca Tennis Courts Located on the SW corner of Jubilee Park. Jubilee Park offers three court lighted facility. Keys can be purchased or borrowed at the Weyburn Leisure Centre. (306) 848.3218 Email: wneiszner@weyburn.ca Weyburn Curling Rink Located at the Exhibition Grounds. The rink has various leagues and bonspiels to participate in. www.weyburncurlingclub.com (306) 842.2236 Weyburn Bowl N Play 8 2nd St. 5 Pin bowling alley & lounge (306) 842.6982

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Fitness Centers & Clubs Curves For Women 134 Railway Ave 30 minute complete cardio & strength training circuit. Trained coaches will instruct members. (306) 842.4492 Iron Bar Fitness 543 5th St. N Full service fitness center offering a wide range of cardio equipment, machines and free weights. Enjoy a fully equipped fitness facility with the lowest rates in town. (306) 861.9395 Facebook: Iron Bar Fitness 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 #6 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 639 46—13th St. Our coaches are highly trained in Olympic lift-ing, Kettlebells, Powerlifting, Gymnastics, and Mobility, Teen & Kid Programming. (306) 861.9395 Facebook: CrossFit 639 Sadhana Yoga Studio Contact: Ashley Hodgkin (306) 861.0528 Facebook: Sadhana Yoga Studio Sports Clubs Weyburn Badminton Club Contact : Lawrence Barber (306) 842.4452

Soo Line Boxing Club Contact: Armin Roettger (306) 842.5817 Tennis Club Email: bryan.fleck@cornerstonesd.ca Vilcu’s Karate Club Contact: Harold Vilcu (306) 842.2687 or (306) 891.1317 Weyburn Co-Ed Slow-pitch League Email: verrho@sasktel.net (306) 842.2148 Weyburn Curling Club (306) 842.2236 Ema i l : cu r lweyburn@accesscomm.ca www.weyburncurlingclub.com Weyburn & District Canoe & Kayak Club Contact: Rod Watson (306) 848.0527 Weyburn Golf Club (306) 842.5881 www.weyburngolfclub.com Weyburn Ladies Golf Club Contact: Bonnie Sidloski (306) 842.5935 Weyburn Motocross Association Contact: Terry’s Yamaha (306) 842.2711 Weyburn Wado Kai Karate Club Contact: Owen Day (Sempei) (306) 861.3214

  

    

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Minor Sports  

Silver Seals Speed Swimming Club Email: weyburnsilverseals@gmail.com Weyburn Gymnastics Club (306) 842.4961 Email: weyburngymnasticsclub@hotmail.com www.weyburngymnasticsclub.com Facebook: Weyburn Gymnastics Club Weyburn Hurricanes Water Polo (306) 842.2337 Email: weyburnhurricanes@gmail.com Facebook: Weyburn Hurricanes Waterpolo Weyburn Minor Baseball (306) 842.0694 Weyburn Minor Football Email: weyburnminorfootball.sk@gmail.com www.weyburnminorfootball.org Weyburn Minor Hockey www.weyburnminorhockey.ca Weyburn Roller Derby Association Email: straitjackettes@hotmail.com www.weyburnrollerderby.com Weyburn Skating Club Email: weyburnsc@gmail.com www.weyburnskatingclub.ca Weyburn Soccer Association Email: weyburnsoccer@gmail.com www.weyburnsoccer.com Weyburn Special Olympics (306) 842.5238 Email: l.quist@yahoo.ca Facebook: Special Olympics Weyburn

Weyburn Syncro Stars (306) 848.2034 Email: ar.geisler@sk.sympatico.ca  Weyburn Wrestling Club (306) 842.0786 Facebook: Weyburn Cobra Wrestling Club  

Dance Kraplenka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (306) 842.1508 De Tricky Feet Dance Studio (306) 861.5785 Email: tyla.rimmer@saYousktel.net Marley’s Dance Effex (306) 861.4855 Email: mdeffex@hotmail.com The Dance Zone (306) 842.4943 Email: tamdancezone@hotmail.com

 

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Culture & Recreation Centers Signal Hill Arts Center 532 5th St. NE The Signal Hill Arts Center offers arts, culture and heritage activities for all ages. (306) 848.3278 www.weyburn.ca The Family Place 24 4th St. The Family Pace 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: 2302army@cadets.gc.ca Hilltop Painters Contact: Shelley VanDeSype (306) 842.2206 Email: shelleyvds@sasktel.net Scouts Canada—Buffalo District 5th Contact: Kevin Quist (306) 842.5238 Email: klquist@accesscomm.ca www.scouts.ca Soo Line Camera Club Contact: Sid Trepoff (306) 842.4240 South Sask Photo Club Contact: Jon Gillies Email: jongillies@gmail.com www.southsaskphotoclub.com

Weyburn 4H Beef Club Contact: Mike & Carla Fellner (306) 842.1816 Weyburn Artists Workshop Contact: Shelley VanDeSype (306) 842.2206 Email: shelleyvds@sasktel.net Weyburn Carvers Contact: Alex Miles (306) 842.3300 Weyburn & District Multicultural Council Contact: Stan Gancazr (306) 842.5730 Weyburn & District Shriners Contact: Brad Barlow (306) 842.6216 Weyburn Genealogical Society Contact: Islene Johnston (306) 848.0941 Weyburn Girl Guides of Canada Contact: Kim Klassen (306) 842.0953 Email: kmklassen@sasktel.net www.girlguides.sk.ca Weyburn Nature Society Contact: Sid Trepoff (306) 842.4240 Weyburn Pottery Club Contact: Colleen Tait Location: Signal Hill Arts Centre (306) 842.0697 Weyburn Quilters Contact: Donna Wolfe (306) 848.0059 Weyburn Writers Group Contact: Sharon Elliott Email: sjelliott@sasktel.net Weyburn Youth Center Contact: Brian Hopfe Email: weyburnyouthcenter@sasktel.net (306) 842.5165 Wheatland Senior Center (306) 842.3503

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