Weyburn

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) reached the future site of Weyburn from Brandon, Manitoba in 1892 and the Soo Line from North Portal on the US border in 1893.

In 1899, Knox Presbyterian Church was founded with its building constructed in 1906 in the high-pitched gable roof and arches, standing as a testimony to the faith and optimism in the Weyburn area.

[8] Weyburn is situated near the upper delta of the 700 kilometres (430 mi) long Souris River.

Extensive flood control programs have created reservoirs, parks and waterfowl centres along the Souris River.

[16] Between 1988 and 1995, the Rafferty-Alameda Project was constructed to alleviate spring flooding problems created by the Souris River.

[17] Weyburn has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) typical of Southern Saskatchewan.

Well over half a million tons of grain pass through the Weyburn terminals each year.

[32] The Weyburn Police Service and local RCMP detachment provide law enforcement for the city.

In addition, Weyburn is home to Saskatchewan's largest amateur wrestling club.

The 90-foot water tower is one of only four of this type in Saskatchewan. It was in service from 1910 to 1977. [ 29 ] It stands on Signal Hill in Weyburn, which is still an important site for telecommunications towers and once had the tallest tower in Western Canada.