Local News

New traffic laws take effect in the province on June 27, just in time for the Canada Day long weekend. "Collisions typically increase during the summer months, especially around long weekends," said Minister responsible for SGI Don McMorris.

Skull caps, bandanas, and leathers were plentiful over the weekend with people flocking to Carlyle on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, for the 13th annual Boogie Fest. The rumbling of bikes could be felt and heard well before their arrival.

Miss World Canada will be riding in a convertible through the streets of Weyburn at the Chamber of Commerce Fair Parade on Monday, June 30.

The Wheatland Senior Centre held activities last week. The following are results from the various tournaments. The Monday Bridge tournament ended with first place going to Marion Brown, second to George Gillies, and third place to Andy Dumba.

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP received 69 calls to service during the week of Friday, June 13, and Thursday, June 19. 911 calls Two separate instances included static lines originating from Wawota. The cause of these calls are unknown.

The students named to the Stoughton Central School's Honour Roll, for having an average between 80-89 per cent, gather at the school's awards night on June 11. From left are Kaelan Reaney, Gr. 10; Selena Riege, Gr. 11; Taylor Hugo, Gr.

Nicole Carroll, left, draws provincial Health minister Dustin Duncan's blood at the Canadian Blood Services mobile clinic at Crescent Point Place on June 24. This was Minister Duncan's second time donating blood.

Weyburn author Anne Lazurko reads from her book, "Dollybird", at the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild "Words in the Park" series in Regina on Wednesday.

Weyburn and area residents fill the picnic tables and enjoy the sunshine while they can, during the Weyburn Credit Union's community appreciation barbecue, held over the lunch hour on Thursday on Coteau Avenue, with the proceeds to go in support of t

The Parade will be Monday, June 30 beginning on 5th Avenue North from 16th Street at 10:30 a.m.