Local News

The Souris River is still and calm as it flows by the Government Road bridge on a quiet Thursday evening, reflecting the cloudless western skies.

Between the week of July 26 and Aug. 1 the Carlyle Detachment of the RCMP received 47 complaints. 911 calls There were four 911 calls in total.

The Weyburn Housing Authority Board of Directors hosted a special event to honour one of its members for long service. John Lawrence has served as a volunteer for fifteen years and will continue on the board in his position as Chairperson.

Haying progress continues for Saskatchewan livestock producers with 82 per cent of the 2013 hay crop cut and 60 per cent baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly Crop Report for the period of July 23 to 29.

On August 6 at approximately 1:22 a.m., police were called to a single motor vehicle accident on the 1300 block of Park Avenue in Weyburn, involving a black four door truck.

As drums were pounded and voices carried through the Moose Mountains, people danced gracefully about as their colourful regalia jingled softly in every movement.

Isabelle Butters was given a surprise honour on August 2 at the Legion Hall, where the Quota International of Weyburn Club hosted a Centennial Tea following the new inductions into the Weyburn Walk of Fame.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of July 28 to August 3: *On August 3, police received multiple calls about a vehicle with no plates driving with excessive speed on 18th Street.

The Weyburn Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society launched their project on the week-end to commemorate the City of Weyburn's 100th anniversary.

Weyburn's Walk of Fame received three new inductees on August 2. Isabelle Butters, Dr. Noel Hall and Arthur Mainil are officially permanently recognized on the designated wall in front of City Hall.