Weyburn Review

Two workers are busy on top of the ornate entrance to Weyburn's historic landmark Courthouse on Thursday, as they make repairs to the narrow roof that is over the front doors.

Saskatchewan's urban housing starts took a huge jump in March 2012, up by 53.5 per cent over last March according to a report recently issued by CMHC. For the first quarter of 2012 urban housing starts are up 33.

Business for the Arts recently announced the first round of pre-approved artsVest participants in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan's oil production in 2011 was the second highest on record, according to year-end figures from the Ministry of Energy and Resources. Last year's production was 157.

University of Regina women's hockey head coach Sarah Hodges recently announced that highly regarded Warner Hockey School product Alexis Larson has signed a CIS Letter of Intent and will join the Cougars for the 2012-13 season.

Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Rit, and Thunder Creek MLA Lyle Stewart, on behalf of Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud, recently announced $9 million in n

The Canadian Diabetes Association has partnered with Medtronic and Pharmasave to bring founder of Connected in Motion, Chloe Steepe, to speak in Weyburn.

The Saskatchewan Government is ensuring reliable water supplies and effective flood protection into the future with the announcement of new funding for the province's water management infrastructure.

Construction on two new homes that will help keep at-risk mothers and their newborn babies together was officially launched in Saskatoon on April 10.

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