In the Community

Bonnyville – With less than three hours before the close of the 2015 Bonnyville & District Oil and Gas Show, Megan Naylor, the show director declared it a success despite the downturn in the oil patch.

Pet Valu Weyburn will be the drop-off spot for any donated items to the Saskatchewan Wildfire Relief for animal welfare.

Vast tracts of Western Canada are engulfed in flames this morning. Thousands of folks have been evacuated, houses have been destroyed and across three provinces the skies are filled with smoke and ash.

Blue Jay’s relief pitcher Roberto Osuna strikes out the last batter, securing victory; doffs his cap, crosses himself and makes a gesture of gratitude to God before joining his jubilant team mates.

Submitted - The results of the senior centre's activities from June 26 to July 2: Bridge: (Friday) First Jim Brown, second Chuck Widdis and third Andy Dumba. Bridge: (Monday) First Chuck Widdis, second Basil Holyer and third Berty Lou Dreis.

Derrell Rodine has lived and hunted in Saskatchewan and many other places in North America for most of his adult life.

The City of Weyburn is in the process of planning for the Fall/Winter edition of the Leisure Service Guide. This guide provides information on recreational and cultural activities (special community events, program information, etc.

This past week marks a special time in the lives of North Americans: on July 1 we Canucks celebrate our 148th birthday.

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop held their Annual General Meeting on June 17 in their new Day Program building located at 1800 Ebel Road.

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fair Parade on June 30 with over 50 floats participating. Although the judges had a difficult time, in the end the Chamber awarded prizes in three divisions. Business: El Nell Farms Ltd.