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The Carlyle town council meeting held on July 18 addressed a number of matters affecting the town. They discussed how their dust control initiative was doing, with the verdict being very well. It is both aesthetically appealing and is doing its job.

Marilyn Charlton, Chair of the Sun Country Regional Health Authority, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marga Cugnet as Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country Health Region (SCHR). Cugnet has served as Interim CEO since September 2010.

Stats Canada has recently released the Uniform Crime Reporting Crime Severity Index. "The Crime Severity Index is a measure in determining if crime has become more or less serious over time," said Weyburn Chief of Police Marlo Pritchard.

About 89 per cent of patients waiting for surgery in Saskatchewan are receiving it within six months, wait times statistics show. The health system's goal for 2012-13 is to provide all patients an offer of surgery within six months.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of July 15 to 21: During the reporting period, the Weyburn Police Service received 136 calls for service.

The Carlyle Detachment of the RCMP responded to a total of 62 calls over the week of July 13-19. Certain cases involving mental health issues or other undisclosed matters cannot be reported.

The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced details of the consultation process for the creative industries.

On Wednesday July 18, the Carlyle Rusty Relics Museum appeared just as a snapshot from the 1800's may have looked like, minus the new modern clothing that is.

This year Saskatchewan Express celebrates its 32 years of existence with their Fireworks Summer Tour. A musical/dance group that claims to have Saskatchewan's top talent performs across the province and country.

Moose Mountain Artists' Colony Art Classes will be held in August. Saskatchewan artist Nikki Jacquin will be teaching a variety of classes.