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New exchange student for Rotary Club

New exchange student for Rotary Club

President-elect Duane Schultz accepts a Rotary Club banner from the club's newest exchange student, Frederike Lieske, on Thursday at the weekly luncheon meeting.

Wheatland Senior Centre news

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from August 12 to August 18: Bridge: (Monday) 1st Audrey Warawa, 2nd Joyce Hemphill, 3rd Mildred Sandiford. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Jim Brown, 2nd Marion Brown, 3rd Andy Dumba.
Provincial awards to be presented

Provincial awards to be presented

The Weyburn Horticultural Society hosted a provincial horticultural show during the Wheat Festival on August 10. The show was only held for one day, since many people travelled across the province to attend the event, which was held at Knox Hall.
Making flying pigs

Making flying pigs

Instructor Ambria Mainil, centre helps a group of three girls as they make papiere-mache pigs, which were turned into "flying pigs" the following day when they painted them and added wings; from left are Arliss Sidloski, Lauren Chatlain and Sophie Ch

EDITORIAL: Rules sometimes need to be changed

People need to grieve in different ways, and often people want to remember and honour the memory of a passed loved one by caring for their grave site, including the placing of flowers on it to beautify the site.
Photo Club member favourites at Signal Hill Gallery

Photo Club member favourites at Signal Hill Gallery

Photographic works by the South Saskatchewan Photo Club are on display at the Signal Hill Arts Centre. The works include winning entries from year end photo competitions and other favourites from club members.
Recipient of Helen Davidson Award announced

Recipient of Helen Davidson Award announced

The Helen Davidson Music Award committee recently announced that 22-year-old Brayden Jensen will be the recipient the 2012 award. The accomplished saxophonist will receive $2,000 to go toward his music education.

Wheatland Senior Centre news

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from August 5 to August 11: Bridge: (Monday) 1st George Gillies, 2nd Stan Sampson, 3rd Andy Dumba. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Andy Dumba, 2nd Jim Brown, 3rd George Gillies.
Heritage Village continues to grow

Heritage Village continues to grow

The 2012 Weyburn Wheat Festival attracted people from far and wide and the Heritage Village Days saw a large increase in visitors. The estimated attendance was approximately 1,200, while only 750 signed the registries this year.
Canada's youngest retiree to give free talk

Canada's youngest retiree to give free talk

Derek Foster, Canada's youngest retiree, will be speaking at the Weyburn Public Library on August 11 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. During his talk, Foster will explain how his investment strategy allowed him to retire at such an early age.