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Residents are encouraged to discover the "Power of Laughter" and mark Women's Health Month in October. The "Power of Laughter" session will be held in the Weyburn Credit Union community room on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m.

The organizers of Weyburn's Culture Days are looking for individuals and groups to perform on the two main days of the event, Saturday, Sept. 29, and Sunday, Sept. 30.

Weyburn city Coun. Rob Stephanson has been selected to serve on the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Police Boards, announced Mayor Debra Button.

A two vehicle accident north of the Estevan Comprehensive School that resulted in one vehicle rolling into a ditch fortunately did not result in any major injuries to any of the three people who were involved.

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 158 calls for service during the week of Sept. 2-9, including investigating a coyote sighting, uttering threats and assault, a dumpster fire and child porn charges. On Sept.

Santa socializes with bikers gathered at the Weyburn Junior High for the Weyburn Independent Riders annual Toy Run on Saturday. Bikers gather toys for this annual event, which are then donated to the Weyburn Salvation Army.

Yellow Grass (cpd) - The National Terry Fox School Run Day is on Thursday, Sept. 27. On this day, the students in Yellow Grass School will participate in their Terry Fox Run. Students and staff will leave the school at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Bob Abbott and Dave Robinson lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park, as veterans of the South Saskatchewan Regiment gather on Saturday to remember the sacrifices made during the Second World War.

Estevan will have a race for mayor in 2012. Veteran Councillor Lynn Chipley announced Monday that she will be running for mayor in the Oct. 24 municipal election.

Two new homes are constructed in the subdivision located near Assiniboia Park Elementary, with crews working on the exterior of the homes on Wednesday.