Weyburn Review

Supportive fans of the Weyburn Red Wings sold out the McKenna Auditorium on January 21 for the 10th annual Weyburn Red Wings Sports Dinner and Auction. The event, which featured three celebrated athletes, raised approximately $40,000 for the team.

During a City Council meeting on January 23, Weyburn City Council approved a development plan from Regina-based Nicor Developments for the old Souris Valley Hospital site, contingent on oversight of the project by city officials.

Saskatchewan has recently posted its second-best year for drilling of oil wells and has broken a record, only a year old, for drilling of horizontal oil wells.

The Ministry of Environment has extended a contract for mountain pine beetle surveys due to a higher than expected number of infested trees found in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Great Western Forestry Ltd.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment reminds everyone who ventures out on Saskatchewan's frozen lakes to enjoy a day of ice fishing to fish responsibly and safely. Everyone can help maintain a sustainable fishery and a healthy environment.

The Ministry of Environment has contracted with a Saskatchewan nursery to grow and store 2.5 million tree seedlings, all destined for planting projects in the Provincial Forest.

Debra Button, Mayor of Weyburn, announced on January 20 that the City would be mailing a survey to all households in Weyburn to seek feedback on funding for the proposed new hospital.

Weyburn Mayor Debra Button welcomed Inspector Marlo Pritchard as Weyburn's new Chief of Police at a press conference on January 20.

Taylor Evans and Emma Jacobson practice playing the tuba, during a Grade 7 sectional practice at the Weyburn Junior High on Wednesday.

Chelsea Woodard cast as Juliet for DIWC musical Chelsea Woodard will take the stage as Juliet for the Do It With Class musical, "Romeo and Juliet". It is a rewarding and "challenging" role for Woodard, who is in her last year of Do It With Class.