Weyburn Review

Saskatchewan is mourning the loss of former Premier Allan Blakeney, who died on April 16 following a battle with cancer. Blakeney was Premier of Saskatchewan from 1971 to 1982.

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The Globe Theatre is presenting the prairie classic, "Jake and the Kid" as the sixth main stage production of the 2010/11 season. The play runs from April 27 to May 15.

A "Concert for Critters" is being held to raise funds for the Weyburn Humane Society on May 1 at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Sixteen competitors and about 150 spectators took in the 11th annual Old Tyme Fiddle Contest at McKenna Hall on April 16.

Saskatchewan born singer/songwriter Matt Goud released his debut full-length solo album "Gather No Dust" under the name Northcote on April 19. He is currently touring the country and is expected to make one stop in Regina on April 23 at the Exchange.

Story:The Family Place wants residents to mark their calendars for their sixth annual Gargantuan Garage Sale to be held from April 28 to 30 at the Weyburn Curling Rink.

Heightened interest in the southwest's Shaunavon oil play has significantly boosted revenue from the latest sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights.

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corp. is holding its first ever fundraiser in 40 yearsand they're doing it Vegas Style! Complete with performances by "never before seen" in Weyburn entertainers.

The results of the senior centre's activities for the week of April 10 to 16: Bridge: (Monday) 1st Eleanora Schikurski, 2nd George Gillies, 3rd Jim Brown. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Vern Leach, 2nd Bernice Carlson, 3rd John Whitell.