Weyburn, Saskatchewan, the tenth-largest city in Canada, is a vibrant community with a rich history and a promising future. Nestled on the Souris River, 110 kilometres southeast of Regina, Weyburn is a city that has grown from a small creek, or "wee burn" as the Scottish would say, into a bustling urban center with a population of 11,019.
The history of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, is deeply intertwined with the development of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The railway reached the future site of Weyburn from Brandon, Manitoba in 1892, and the Soo Line from North Portal on the US border in 1893. The city's growth was further spurred by the opening of a post office in 1895 and a land office in 1899, which led to a land rush.
Weyburn was legally constituted a village in 1900, a town in 1903, and finally a city in 1913. The city was home to the Weyburn Security Bank from 1910 until 1931, and it became an important railroad town in Saskatchewan. Weyburn was also home to the Souris Valley Mental Health Hospital, which was the largest building in the British Commonwealth when it opened in 1921.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, had a population of 11,019 living in 4,655 of its 5,142 total private dwellings. This represented a change of 1.4% from its 2016 population of 10,870. With a land area of 19.03 km2, it had a population density of 579.0/km2 in 2021.
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, is situated near the upper delta of the 700-kilometre-long Souris River. The river continues southeast through North Dakota, eventually meeting the Assiniboine River in Manitoba. In the 1800s, this area was known as an extension of the Greater Yellow Grass Marsh. Today, extensive flood control programs have created reservoirs, parks, and waterfowl centres along the Souris River.
Weyburn experiences a humid continental climate typical of Southern Saskatchewan.
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, is home to the Soo Line Historical Museum, a Municipal Heritage Property under Saskatchewan's Heritage Property Act. The city also boasts the world's first curling museum, the Turner Curling Museum.
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, is at the junction of highways 13, 35, and 39. The Weyburn Airport is located northeast of the city. The city's utilities include electricity provided by SaskPower and natural gas provided by SaskEnergy. Weyburn maintains its own water treatment plant and waste management system, with water sourced from Nickle Lake. Telephone and internet services are provided by both SaskTel and Access Communications.
In Weyburn, Saskatchewan, public safety is a top priority. The Weyburn Police Service and local RCMP detachment provide law enforcement for the city, while the Weyburn Fire Department provides fire protection services.
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, is a city that loves its sports. It is home to the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and the Weyburn Beavers of the Western Canadian Baseball League. Additionally, Weyburn is home to Saskatchewan's largest amateur wrestling club, offering residents and visitors alike a variety of recreational opportunities.
