Weyburn Review

Evelynne, late of Weyburn and formerly of Colfax, passed away peacefully April 10, 2012.

Visitors to the Weyburn Quilt Show peruse some of the entries and displays of quilts at the fourth quilt show put on by the Weyburn Crocus Quilters on Saturday at the Weyburn Curling Rink.

Hockey, Canada's sport, rocks for all sorts of reasons, but Hayley Wickenheiser wants to know "Why Girls' Hockey Rocks in Your Community".

The conference room at the Canalta Hotel in Weyburn was packed full for an Open House held by Nicor Developments on April 12.

With a booming population, Saskatchewan's got plenty of jobs to offer people from far and wide. According to new population estimates from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's population jumped by 17,064 people in 2011 to an all-time high of 1,067,612.

Saskatchewan's merchandise exports continue to increase, reaching $2.62 billion in February 2012, up 22.2 per cent from the $2.15 billion recorded in February 2011 according to a new report from Statistics Canada.

According to the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, the Government of Saskatchewan's recent announcement regarding tax relief for developers of new residential rental residencies is a win - especially for the growing community of renters.

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) has identified a new species of prehistoric birds, based on fossils discovered in Grasslands National Park in southwest Saskatchewan.

"Oklahoma!" is almost here and tickets are selling fast. This musical is about the birth of a new state and the conflict between the farmers and the cowboys, interspersed with love stories. Many of the songs are well known and as always tell a story.

In honour of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 15 to 21, CNIB would like to recognize its wonderful volunteers. CNIB has always been an organization of people helping people.