Local News

Between the week of June 14th and 20th the RCMP received 66 calls. False Calls There were two false alarms that RCMP attended. One was in Carlyle and the other in Arcola, after police arrival they determined the alarms to be false.

It was a sombre mood at town hall on Wednesday, June 19 when members of the Carlyle business community met to discuss the issue of increased taxes with council.

White Bear residents have had mixed feelings regarding the creation of an advocacy group and the problems presented of White Bear First Nations in the article titled, "White Bear group advocates better living for their people," in the June 7th issue

Andria Brady, Executive Director of the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corp., shared great news with all those in attendance at the Wor-Kin Shop's recent Annual General Meeting.

Though the weather was overcast and rainy, the Carlyle Flying Club's annual Fly in Breakfast remained a success.

The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) has received a $500,000 donation from Young's Equipment Inc., a Saskatchewan agricultural equipment business.

Souris School will receive a new Henderson play structure this fall. A number of businesses have been contributing to the fundraising, which requires $65,000 plus the costs of gravel.

The local Habitat for Humanity chapter held an information evening on June 19.

Paul Dionne easily defeats Piper Thirsk in an arm wrestling match at the Weyburn Junior High as teacher Danielle Sproule officiates.

The hits just keep on coming for Estevan's rental market. According to the recent report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Energy City's vacancy rate is 0.0 per cent.