Local News

During this past week, there were 97 calls to the Weyburn Police Service, including fraud, motor vehicle accidents and theft, with many calls alcohol-related.

An intoxicated snowmobile driver was charged with impaired driving and driving while his blood-alcohol level was above .08 per cent when he was picked up by members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) on Feb. 2.

Hospitals, housing and recycling were top issues

Oscar Rios, Tina Hudson and Shelley Van De Sype pose with their winning pieces in the 28th annual James Weir People's Choice exhibition.

A pair of Weyburn brothers are each facing several serious charges, including attempted murder against one and assault with a weapon against the other, following a violent domestic dispute on Jan. 28.

After watching from the sidelines while a number of Saskatchewan communities have been hard at work, the provincial government has decided to get involved with the affordable housing shortage.

The adjudicators for the 2011 Weyburn Rotary Music Festival have been determined. The dates of the annual festival will be Mar. 7 to 12 for the piano competition, Mar. 13 to 16 for the vocal competition, and Mar. 16 to 18 for the band competition.

The City of Weyburn's new automated refuse system had its first full week of operation with a few glitches, but there were no major problems as residents adjusted to the new system with the new large bins.

Ambulance fees are rising in the Sun Country Health Region, just as they are across the province. The regional health authority in the southeast area approved the ambulance fee increase at its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 26.

There is a severe shortage of daycare spaces in Estevan and while some relief appears on the horizon, it still won't be nearly enough to cover the demand, according to the city's licensed daycare providers.