Local Arts

The Weyburn Leisure Centre had a busy summer in 2010, with more than twice the patrons visiting than in 2009.

The results of the senior centre's activitiesfromAugust22to August 28: Bridge: (Monday) 1stAndy Dumba,2nd Marion Brown, 3rdGeorge Gillies. Bridge (Friday): 1stAndy Dumba,2ndChris Diemert,3rdAnnie Balzer.

This September, seniors from across the province will have the opportunity to ride any Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) bus on any route for just $10.

Metal sculptor Leslie Potter will be holding a workshop on September 11 and 12 for those interested in working with steel as an art medium.

Office closure is not all bad news

The new Lady Charity and Captain United, Elanne Krainyk and Tanner Russell, were announced by the Weyburn and District United Way on Thursday, to help kick off the 2010 campaign.

A large, solitary tree stands in the midst of cleared land where the former Souris Valley Extended Care Centre once stood.

The Weyburn Salvation Army Thrift Store is planning a fashionable fundraiser in September. The Fall Fashion Show will take place on Saturday, September 25 at Captain's Hall at 2 p.m.

The Soo Line Historical Museum will be holding a 50th anniversary fundraising dinner on Friday, October 15 atthe Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Weyburn. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner to start at 7 p.m.

Returning for its 24th year, the Homespun Craft Show and Sale is coming back to the Carlyle Sports Arena in mid-September.