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Construction activity in the City of Weyburn picked up in the month of May, with construction projects double the value of a year ago, according to the building permit statistics as of the end of May.

Sarah Yellowega, Megan Yellowega and Jana Bendasyuk channel Charlie's Angels for a fun pose at the grad social on Thursday.

A large group from the Weyburn Rotary Club gather by the engine for the Southern Prairie Railway, the heritage tourist train based out of Ogema, at the restored train station on Sunday afternoon.

There was one vehicle owner in Estevan who might have thought he found a way to reduce fuel costs. Estevan Police Service (EPS) personnel stated June 5 they have set up an investigation into the theft of gasoline at a local gas bar.

A Manitoba man is now awaiting sentencing after a wild attack on the side of Highway 39.

Neighbours took care of neighbours as United Way Estevan's annual Day of Caring was held last week. More than 150 volunteers were scattered throughout the city responding to 36 projects over the course of the sunny day on June 5.

After what seems like years, the managers at Creighton Lodge feel like they finally have some direction. It's no secret that the seniors' living complex is full. The building of 46 residents is sitting with a waiting list of 87.

Estevan's beleaguered roads were a major topic of conversation in council chambers Monday night. It was announced during council's regular meeting that the tenders on the rebuild of Highway 47 through the city were to close Tuesday.

Aside from the task of dealing with our rapidly eroding roads and the creation of a recycling program, the City of Estevan also has some labour issues to deal with in 2013.

Former Roughrider receiver Don Narcisse signs a photo of himself for Mike Polonich, at right while Duane Gwilliam of Cervus Equipment looks on, at the Cervus booth at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show on Wednesday at the Weyburn exhibition grounds.