Civil Municipal - April 2024

council through the RM are welcoming to any new businesses who want to see what Southeast Saskatchewan has to offer.” Groups like the Weyburn Oil Women, Weyburn Kinsmen, Weyburn Agricultural Society, and Weyburn Young Fellows actively assist the efforts of the community through various initiatives. The construction of a new hospital in the city wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated support from the Weyburn and Area Hospital Foundation. “Those are people who are born and raised here, or people who have moved to this community, and they believe in giving back,” Warren remarks. “When you live in small-town Saskatchewan, really the key is that we’re in this together, and we want to support each other. Through all the groups I’ve mentioned, and many groups I have not mentioned, there’s a focus that way.” HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES As a growing community, Weyburn is working to bring affordable housing options to the city through programs like Weyburn Builds, whose focus is on infill development and revitalization of older areas, as well as creating more opportunities for new construction. “We have many residential properties available to be built on right now. The concern is that we don’t have those new home builds happening. The cost to build is quite high,” Warren admits. “We’re currently reviewing our Weyburn Builds program, and we’re looking at maybe creating more incentives to assist those people who want to build homes in our community.” Infrastructure improvements, particularly in roadways, sidewalks, and water treatment, take center stage as Weyburn positions itself for continued growth. “Through our budget this year Council has made a targeted effort to look at key infrastructure initiatives such as our above-ground infrastructure including roadways and sidewalks. So, we’re looking at doing some major paving projects this year.” Water treatment is also on the agenda as Weyburn looks to the future, along with continued 203 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04 WEYBURN, SK