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Wholesale trade in Saskatchewan hit a record $2.0 billion in October 2013, according to a report released by Statistics Canada. Trade jumped by 12.

The Triple C Centre is very close to their goal. "We're excited that we are so close to wrapping this up," said Jo Cugnet, adding the board is very close to reaching the finish line.

In light of the two accidents in the past month at the Queen Street railway crossing, Mayor Debra Button said the problem would be raised at City Council that action will be taken.

The CP Rail Holiday Train rests idling during its stop in Weyburn on Thursday evening, the final stop of its 2013 run which took the train through the United States, coming up into Canada at North Portal to finish in Weyburn.

If you were out on Hwy 9 between Oxbow and Carlyle in the afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, you may have witnessed a large truck and trailer pulling an immense load, which a local company was extremely proud to produce.

Canada Post made a major announcement December 11 that includes the phasing out of home mail delivery in the next five years, something the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) say will send the postal company in a downward spiral.

Two board members resigned from the Board of Directors of Weyburn Inland Terminal (WIT) December 10.

This New Year's Eve people in Arcola and neighbouring communities in the southeast can ring in the new year in a fresh and interesting way.

Over the past 10 years, Sandy Johnson and her three daughters have been spreading their Christmas cheer to residents of the community without anyone to spend the holidays with. "We have donated $4,000 back into the community," said Johnson.

With winter now in full swing snow sports are a typical pastime for many. One of these pastimes includes snowmobiling which is enjoyable in the cold weather, but also comes with dangers and caution is needed when out.