Weyburn Review

Canadians should stand proud

Fresh from winning an award at the national science fair, Midale student Erick Vandenhurk took the grain lid invention he and partner Jarika Penny came up with and put it on display at the Farm Progress Show in Regina, where it garnered much interest

Construction workers finish off the last touches for the new slide installed for the City of Weyburn's new outdoor pool, which will be opened on Canada Day, on Thursday, July 1.

The Weyburn Beavers ended a four-game losing streak June 23 with a 7-2 win over the Yorkton Cardinals in a pivotal division match-up at Tom Laing Field.

South East Cornerstone School Division's 2010-11 budget reflects students and identified priorities. A budget of $90.1 million was approved by the board for the 2010-11 school year during their monthly meeting on June 17.

The Helen Davidson Music Award committee has announced the recipient of the $2,000 scholarship. Britney Alexander will be the recipient of the 2010 scholarship for her piano playing skills.

Local resident Ivan Robb was awarded the 2010 Al McGuire "Transition to Employment" award at a banquet in Saskatoon on June 18 for transitioning into an employment situation and displaying a strong work ethic.

Weyburn has done it again. The city won the Golden Garbage Can competition against Estevan on June 21 and 22.

Classes and final exams are over for the students of Weyburn Comprehensive School (WCS). The only major event remaining for WCS students is graduation.Graduation will be held June 26, beginning with the graduation ceremony at 10 a.m.

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corp. held their annual general meeting on June 16, providing recycling statistics for Weyburn and area. Executive Director Andria Brady said that the recycling program saw increased growth in the past year.