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Some of the longest-serving members of the Weyburn Legion's Ladies Auxiliary gather to show off a special cake made for the group's 80th anniversary on August 12.

The 2011 harvest has begun according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly crop report. Three per cent of the 2011 crop has been combined. The five-year (2006-2010) provincial average for this time of year is five per cent combined.

The RM of Weyburn is continuing to deal with the after-effects of the flooding this year, as council discussed a couple of locations where they will have to apply to the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority to move standing water.

For nearly 60 years the Weyburn General Hospital has served the medical needs of Weyburn and the surrounding area. However the current facility is becoming increasingly antiquated as it does not meet several modern standards.

During the past week, August 15-21, the Weyburn Police Service received 146 calls for service including thefts, threats, impaired driving and accidents. Many mail scams have been reported using money orders.

Dealing with the aftermath of the flood of 2011 not only entails the human element, but also a wildlife component.

Dona Rudachyk, far left, Volodymyr Proskurnin and Coun. Bill Rudachyk watch as delegate Oleksandr Svitlychnyi tries teeing off at the driving range at the Weyburn Golf Course on Monday evening.

A couple of minor drug busts, a few hit-and-run incidents, some vandalism issues and disturbances were all part of a week's worth of work for members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS). The activity began Aug.

Members of the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan have voted 87% in favour of the new contract agreement reached last month with health care employers, Health Sciences President Cathy Dickson announced.

Saskatchewan released A Strong Foundation - The Housing Strategy for Saskatchewan 2011-12 and the 2011-12 Provincial Action Plan for housing on Aug 8.