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Family devastated by the killing of prized purebred calf

Family devastated by the killing of prized purebred calf

Vern and Denise Lafrentz are taking it personally and they're offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the capture of the person or persons responsible for the death of one of their prize purebred Simmental calves.

Macoun adds new administration offices to community inventory

It is gaining a reputation as the little village that could.
Checking over high-tech air monitoring station

Checking over high-tech air monitoring station

Keith Wallace of the Saskatchewan Research Council has a close look at the inner workings of a new air monitoring station installed just south of Weyburn recently.

Doctor shortage continues to be issue in Estevan

The lack of doctors in Estevan is continuing to be a major headache for local health officials.A press conference was held Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital to discuss the issue and the impact it could have on services at the facility.

Cancer Jamboree needs volunteers

Organizers are currently planning the 22nd annual Country Music Jamboree at Nickle Lake Regional Park on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. Organizer Les Hill said that there will be more bands this year than there was last year.
Dog Park Committee seeks funds for fence

Dog Park Committee seeks funds for fence

Members of the Weyburn Dog Park Committee held an official sod-turning ceremony and kick-off to their fundraising campaign at the site of the future off-leash dog park on May 29.The 2.

Weyburn Hospital joins patient-first initiative

Saskatchewan is accelerating the expansion of a program that puts patients first by helping health care providers spend more time with patients and families and by improving the quality of care patients receive.
Study tests children's readiness to learn

Study tests children's readiness to learn

The results of a three-year study were presented in Weyburn on May 27. The Prairie Children...Prairie Futures Understanding the Early Years study determined children's readiness to learn in southeast Saskatchewan.

Police deal with alcohol-related incidences

Report from the Weyburn Police Service from May 24 to May 30:*On May 29 and 30, police attended to several calls regarding disturbances at the Weyburn Curling Rink during the annual Spring Fling. These matters were resolved without incident.
Air quality monitor installed at Weyburn

Air quality monitor installed at Weyburn

To kick-off Clean Air Day, industrial operators in southeast Saskatchewan will have enhanced reliable data on emissions and air quality following the launch of a cutting-edge air quality monitor by the Southeast Saskatchewan Airshed Association (SESA