Local News

The Sun Country Health Region has just announced the temporary suspension of the emergency department services and in-patient services at the Arcola Health Centre. The closure will be in place from 8 a.m. Sept. 4 to 8 a.m. Sept. 21.

Brick work continues on the north wall of the Cugnet Centre, the auditorium space of the Triple C Centre, during construction work on Thursday.

Mayor Debra Button hands in her nomination papers to city clerk Donette Richter, who is also the returning officer for the city municipal election and the Southeast Cornerstone board election.

Having attended approximately 500 Weyburn City Council meetings in total, Councillor Bill Rudachyk has announced that he will be retiring this fall and that he and Donna, his wife of 45 years, will be moving away to be closer to family.

A fatal collision in the Orange Zone is a stark reminder of the need to slow down and drive carefully in construction zones. On August 24, a flag person was struck by a vehicle in a construction zone in the early evening.

RBC Weyburn's Account Manager/Client Service Representative, Staci Bukowski, was recently the recipient of a 2012 RBC Community Leadership Award for her work supporting a number of local organizations, including the Weyburn Red Wings and the Kinsmen

The health and safety of farmers and farm workers is a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan. During high activity on the farm, specifically harvest, it is important that safe farming practices are followed.

The Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association (SHSRA) will be hosting two events this weekend! Today, Aug. 31, and tomorrow, Sept. 1 will see action at Arcola, while Sunday and Monday will see excitement take place in Kennedy.

Warm and dry weather in many areas of the province has allowed producers to combine 11 per cent of the 2012 crop.

The Estevan CCA Rodeo is just around the corner and the local rodeo grounds have undergone some significant upgrades since last year. The rodeo is schedule for Sept. 7 to 9 this year and everyone can expect some changes at the rodeo grounds.