Local Arts

Local substitute teacher Gwenda Klein had nearly forgotten about her application to receive one of the flags flown on Parliament Hill when she received a Canadian flag in the mail last September.

The results of the senior centre's activitiesfor the week ofJune 27toJuly 3: Bridge: (Monday) 1stAnnie Balzer,2nd Erskine Sandiford, 3rd Zella Reed. Bridge: (Friday) 1stJim Brown,2nd Vern Leach, 3rdEleanora Schikurski.

The new outdoor swimming pool was officially opened to the public on July 1 at the Weyburn Leisure Centre. This was held in conjunction with the City's Canada Day celebration. About 935 children and adults registered to swim on the 1st.

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held their annual Fair Parade on July 5 as a kick-off to this year's 102nd Exhibition. The Chamber chose three parade entry winners in separate categories.

A unique amateur photography project focusing on "Canada's worst neighbourhood" is on display at the Allie Griffin Art Gallery for the months of July and August.

Brady Mack and Braden Gotte hang on tight to their ride, as they enjoy one of the offered activities at the Weyburn Fair on Monday. The 102nd annual Weyburn Fair was held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Souris River group looks to future

The results of the senior centre's activitiesfrom June20 to June 26: Bridge: (Monday) 1stStan Sampson,2nd Chris Diemert, 3rd Mildred Sandiford. Bridge: (Friday) 1stGeorge Gillies,2nd Chris Diemert, 3rd Bernice Carlson.

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.

Weyburn residents enjoy the afternoon looking at vehicles at Cruise Night held in the city's downtown core on Saturday. At Cruise Night there were antique and classic cars and trucks, special interest cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and more.