Local News

An influx of people will be coming to the area for the March 14 and 15 weekend. There will be two large events in the area which will bring business to hotels, restaurants, and local shopping stores.

The Wheatland Senior Centre had a full week of activities. Monday Bridge winners in first was Linda Kot, second was Erskine Sandiford, third was Jean Janoski. Friday Bridge winners were first George Gillies, second Marion Brown, third Basil Holyer.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a fight at a local convenience store on February 2. Weyburn Police Services attended the store and upon arrival, the involved individual had vacated the store.

On Friday, Jan. 31, the Envision Counseling and Support Centre held their first assertiveness workshop for women in Carlyle.

In the Friday, Jan. 31, issue of The Observer, the article titled "Cassie Eaton 'cutting' through the competition" reported that Eaton had already qualified for both Canadians and Nationals in cutting. This information was incorrect.

The first electric light was developed in 1809 by Humphry Davy, an English chemist.

Norma Buydens, Lorraine Wilkinson and Isabelle Butters, of the International Quota Club of Weyburn, gather at the Weyburn Legion Hall to celebrate the launch of the Quota International of Weyburn's 2014 Women of the Year nomination phase.

Over 300 people pack into McKenna Hall for a meeting held by the WIT Shareholders Group on Feb. 4, where they laid out their reasons for not selling the Weyburn Inland Terminal.

The new Primary Health Centre officially opened on Monday, and four new doctors will start their practices. This is such a good news story for Weyburn! The new doctors joining our community are Dr. Adanna Ejeckam, Dr. Sameh Ekladious, Dr.

Quota International of Weyburn launched the 14th annual Women of the Year Awards event on Monday and is encouraging community members and businesses to nominate outstanding women from Weyburn and area.