Local News

The annual Moose Mountain Ag Day turned into a roaring success for local producers. With more than 150 participants registering to take part in the event, the turnout was one of the largest the event had seen in recent memory.

The City of Weyburn removed a precautionary drinking water advisory today. "All necessary samples have been taken, and have come back with good results," said Bob Smith, city manager. "No positive bacteria were found in any of the samples.

The Southeast Regional College Board of Governors announced on February 7 the departure of President and CEO, Mr. Craig Brown. The Board thanked Brown for his years of service to the College. Ms.

The fourth Redvers & District Oil Showcase is just around the corner.

Calls for Feb. 3 began with a concerned call about a rollover near the community of Parkman. A 27-year-old male from Innisvale, AB, stopped in to make a statement regarding the rollover. The information was taken for insurance purposes.

At 9:25 pm on Jan. 31/2012 the "Smoke Signals" progressive jackpot that is linked to all SIGA run casinos was won at the "Bear Claw Casino & Hotel". The lucky winner was Joey Humphries of Carlyle in the amount of $ 332, 509.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of February 6 to 12: During the reporting period, police dealt with 92 calls for service. Police would like to remind citizens that there still are fraud scams happening in the city.

As a precautionary measure, the City of Weyburn has been on boil water advisory for drinking water since February 8. The advisory will remain in effect until upgrades are complete at the Water Treatment Plant.

Hedley's Estevan stop in their Canadian tour is only days away, and the band couldn't be more excited to appear in the Energy City.

The reality of the rapid growth the Southeast has seen over the past many years is that people, and businesses, come and go.