Weyburn Review

A "whim" and an interest in biological science led Greg Douglas into the profession as veterinarian, and an interest in public policy further led him to his current position, as head veterinarian for Saskatchewan.

The 23rd annual Minton-Gladmar Family Fall Fair will be taking place on Saturday, Oct. 2 in Minton. The fair will kick off at 8 a.m. with a breakfast at the Bordertown Saloon and will continue throughout the day, ending with a family dance at 8 p.m.

Athletes from the Vilcu's Academy of Martial Arts were part of Team Canada's entry at the World Martial Arts Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Sept. 17-19.

Producers in the Weyburn area hoping to apply to the Excess Moisture Program or AgriStability have until Thursday, Sept. 30, to submit their forms.

Playing in Flin Flon on Friday and Saturday, the Weyburn Red Wings split their games against the Bombers. They lost 4-2 on Friday, and then won 4-0 on Saturday. "I thought we played pretty well both Friday and Saturday," explained Jesse Ross.

Comp Eagles player Tanner Russell, centre, carries the ball as players from the Johnson Wildcats attempt to bring him down, during first-half action in the league game played on Saturday afternoon at Darold Kot Field.

A meeting is being held in regards to the future of the Tommy Douglas Centre and the public is being asked for input.

The third annual Saskatchewan Rising Symposium is being held October 21 at McKenna Hall in Weyburn. Headlining this event will be Paul Martin of Martin Charlton Communications.

Crew members on a Miller service rig prepare a wellhead for servicing in the Weyburn Oil Field recently, including Kirby Pearson of Suretest, in foreground, and Tim Plemel, a toolpush for Miller, in the background.

The Weyburn Red Wings traveled to Yorkton Saturday in hopes of starting the 2010-11 regular season off with a road victory.