Local News

The board of directors of the Sun Country Health Region are backing a proposal that was taken to the Health Ministry in early January, seeking a CT scanner for St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan.

Const. Gilbert Madsen of the Weyburn Police Service has a look at a display by Rylee Chapman and Alex Wendt on magic mushrooms to, during the Grade 9 anti-drug fair put on at the Weyburn Junior High gym on Thursday afternoon.

The weather in Weyburn during January was close to average for temperatures, but saw less-than-average snowfall, according to statistics from Environment Canada's weather station and website. The average high for January was -7.

There were 98 calls for service to the Weyburn Police Service during the period of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. A semi was travelling east on First Ave NE on Jan.

By wearing a pink shirt, residents can help raise awareness about the impact of bullying. A special "Day of Pink" will be marked by the Canadian Red Cross on April 10, and residents are encouraged to purchase pink T-shirts and support the cause.

After a one-year absence, the Collage Multicultural Festival will be returning in 2013. While speaking to Estevan city council during their Jan.

For the members of the Third Town Band, playing music is a hobby they can share with anyone.

It was an evening filled with impressive trophies being handed out to hunters and fishers who scored impressive successes on the waters, fields and tree lines of Saskatchewan last year, earning them top status among their club peers.

January's Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up traffic safety blitz, focusing on non-seatbelt use and distracted driving, saw law enforcement issue 168 tickets to motorists across the province on January 17 and 18.

The GFK Mixed Junior Curling Team placed 3rd at Tim Horton's 14 and Under Bonspiel. Congratulations to Mercedes Sackman, Emmett Guider, Zach Romaniuk, and Gavin Walters. Term 2 Report Cards will be going out next week.