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The Weyburn Police are seeking this suspect, described as a male Caucasian, approximately six-feet tall, average build, and 20 to 30 years of age, who is suspected of break and enter at a downtown business.

There were five prisoners in custody during Estevan provincial court on Monday. One was Cody Allen, a Carnduff man facing two assault charges. He was in custody for breaching a conditional sentence order, but new charges came up as well.

Outside of a few finishing touches, the new helipad at St. Joseph's Hospital is almost ready for use. Constructed to allow the STARS air ambulance to land in Estevan, the helipad will be the first functioning pad at a hospital in Saskatchewan.

The governing body of the Sun Country Health Region has approved a $141 million balanced budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

A committee has been formed to look at ways to help drivers feel safe on the road again.

From the eyes of front-line staff

The Souris Valley Theatre is ready for its close-up following a two-year hiatus. David Leyshon is this year's artistic director, and he arrived recently in Estevan to get a lay of the land, before heading to Alberta briefly last week.

It hasn't yet been brought to the board of trustees as a formal item on their agendas, but that hasn't stopped the discussions regarding the future challenges for schools in the northwest part of the city.

Farmers, who are currently busy seeding and controlling weeds, are keeping a wary eye on the skies. '"It's all about the next seven days," said Marcel Van Staveren on Friday.

A new report has provided some clarity into how a curbside recycling program might work in Estevan. At the May 27 regular meeting of council, a report from city manager Jim Puffalt was included on the agenda.