Local News

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP received 41 calls between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6. 911 calls A call came in from Arcola which was determined to be a misdial. The detachment was contacted by the caller and confirmed that there was no problem.

The Weyburn fire department was called to help Cenovus and oil field emergency crews extinguish the fire at the Cenovus plant around 2 a.m. February 11. The fire started within the treating equipment used to separate oil from water.

The Weyburn Police Service fielded a few calls regarding possible identity theft and phone scams over the last week. The Weyburn Police Service received a report of a possible case of identity theft.

Congratulations to Mr. Birch and his wife Christina on the birth of their baby boy, Hunter! The junior curlers had a great season! We hosted and entered 3 teams in the Tim Horton's 14U Youth Spiel.

Southeast Connection Sport, Culture & Recreation District hosted their Pep Rally on February 8 at the Weyburn Junior High School to celebrate and prepare athletes, coaches and managers of Team Southeast! Team Southeast will be competing against eight

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, Wawota Parkland School welcomed a group of performers promoting bilingualism across Canada. Sponsored by Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Wawota chapter, and the national CPF program, "O Canada!" was a hit in Wawota.

Last year Wawota hosted a Relay for Life which was hugely successful bringing in 335 participants including 30 teams. Overall the night brought in $141,084.29 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Scores of farmers and agricultural enthusiasts attended the 12th annual Moose Mountain Ag Days trade show to find out the latest in agriculture innovation. The event was held on Feb.

SGI has submitted a proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for a net increase of 5.2 per cent to Saskatchewan Auto Fund vehicle insurance rates.

Local woman visits Philippine home days after Typhoon Haiyan devastates the country