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Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of September 1 to 9: During the reporting period, police responded to 158 calls for service. Many were complaints related to noise, traffic and both business and residential alarm calls.

On Sept. 3, 2012, in the company of family, friends and staff of Coteau Place, Doris Silcox celebrated her 100th birthday.

The Carlyle Detachment of the RCMP responded to a total of 67 calls over the week of Aug.31- Sept.6. Certain cases involving mental health issues, child welfare or other undisclosed matters will not be reported.

Recognizing the need for ongoing support for the Weyburn Humane Society, All Saints Anglican Church will be conducting its Second annual Bless the Animals Service on Saturday. October 6th at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend John Gardner officiating.

The first day of school for children at Gordon F. Kells High School and Carlyle Elementary was also a first for many of the staff members. A barbeque was held for students and families of Carlyle Elementary school the evening of Sept. 3.

A community pancake breakfast was hosted by Carlyle Pentecostal Assembly on Sunday, Sept.9. The event was held as part of the church's four week challenge event. The kick-off for the challenge began at 10:15 am in the church parking lot.

Stakes are positioned, and land is levelled in the former Souris Valley Grounds, as crews work on the future Riverwood residential development last week.

Significant harvest progress was made this week due to warm and dry weather.

Plans for a residential program for young female victims of abuse and other issues are in the works through the Choose Life Ministry. The local ministry was founded earlier this year by Glen Ewen resident Shelley Boyes.

White Bear First Nations - Six Indigenous Peacekeeping students were honoured at a recent ceremony held at White Bear First Nations.