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They came, they collected diplomas, they sang, marched and danced and the 172 graduates of the ECS class of 2012 had a great time celebrating their academic rite of passage.

Darla and Lowell Peterson visited Kenya last month to be part of a medical mission trip through an organization called the Caris Foundation.

He was a rookie going into the last election, but Dennis Moore can now be considered a council veteran and he allowed it to be revealed this past week that he is once again allowing his name to stand for a position on the Estevan city council during

On July 11, 1987, the day of Five billion people, the United Nations general assembly recommended that Jully 11 forever be observed as World Population Day.

Bursts of colourful light explode in the night sky late on July 1, as the City of Weyburn set off a series of fireworks to help commemorate Canada Day, and to kick off the Weyburn Fair which started on July 2 and wrapped up on July 4.

The entries in the first of three classes for Cloverbuds in the steer competition enter the show ring in the Weyburn Ag Society barn on July 3, during the regional 4-H competition.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of June 24 to July 1: During the reporting period, police received 144 calls for service.

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from June 17 to June 23: Bridge: (Monday) 1st Erskine Sandiford, 2nd John Whitell, 3rd Chris Diemert. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Marion Brown, 2nd Bernice Carlson, 3rd George Gillies.

SaskPower reminds everyone to keep safety in mind as they gear up for summer camping and picnics. Propane is a safe and convenient energy source when used properly, and most of us couldn't live without it during summer barbecue season.

Last Sunday, July 1, was not only Canada Day, but also a very important celebration in Carlyle. The towns's newest gazebo, officially took center stage with a neighbourhood celebration, ribbon cutting and grand opening with the Mayor.