Local Arts

The Weyburn Fire Department has been very busy during 2010, according to Fire Chief Steve Debienne, due to an increase of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) incidents and responding to other calls of service in Weyburn and the surrounding area.

Residents at Tatagwa View were encouraged to participate in their first annual Tatagwa View talent show held on Sept. 29.

Work crews prepare the roof of Weyburn's historic Court House for new shingling, after removing all the old shingles, as part of the ongoing renovations work which is underway at the facility.

Cultural and Tourism Director for the Tommy Douglas Centre John Nolan said that a public forum held on September 27 regarding the future of the Centre went better than he expected. "We had about 30 people show up," said Nolan.

Weyburn Concert Series is looking forward to an exciting and entertaining 2010-2011 season. This year's Concert Series offers seven concerts encompassing a wide variety of entertainment genres.

Twelve dedicated Fire Fighters represent the men and women of the Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association (SPFFA) Burn Fund on the 2011 Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Calendar - an annual fundraising project for the provincial Bu

So when is a controversy not a controversy? In my own opinion, an "issue" is not a controversy when there isn't anything wrong with what's going on - at least, locally.

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

Weyburn had the enviable position of being the centre of attention on Sept. 10; local residents might remember this was the day famous actor, producer and director Kiefer Sutherland came to town.

Interesting facial expressions are the focus of an art exhibition at the Signal Hill Arts Centre.