In the Community

Unity – In curling there is an in turn, an out turn and this year, a downturn. Fortunately, the latter had little influence on throwing rocks during the 14th annual Unity Oilpersons Bonspiel played Feb.

After winning $10,000 on the March 18 LOTTO 6/49 draw, Ruel Agen Dacanay may have a new set of favourite numbers. "I don't play lottery games all that often," he said. "But when I do I like to use my own numbers.

The Soo Line Historical Museum is saying goodbye to Scotty, the T-Rex Skull. The skull, which first arrived in Weyburn last October from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, is set to leave the Soo Line Museum at the end of April.

The Weyburn Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society will be holding their annual meeting on April 21 at 6:30 p.m.

The results of the Senior Centre's activities from April 2 to April 9: Bridge: (Monday) First Jim Brown, second Howard Giroux and third Erskine Sandiford. Trump Whist: First Roger Marcotte, second Marie Marcotte and third Lavica Mahnke.

Viktor Birkus arrived in Weyburn just over five years ago and with that, he brought along a fresh perspective. Viktor and his wife, Maryna, travelled from Odessa, Ukraine, where life looks a lot different than here in Weyburn.

Regina – Saskatchewan’s 2015-16 budget tabled on March 18 will fund a variety of programs to boost workforce training.

This has been a week of story telling. I’ve heard tales of adventure as well as a unique account of investment, first sparked by discarded bottles and pop cans. Then there was the opportunity to experience the excitement of back yard gardening.

Lloydminster – Oil and gas companies and employees aren’t the only ones affected by downsizing and layoffs during the commodity price downturn.

Lloydminster – Despite layoffs in the oil and gas industry due to low commodity prices, many energy program students at Lakeland College in Lloydminster are finding full time and summer employment.