Local News

This weekend the senior volleyball teams will be involved in regional plays and it is that time of the year when they must qualify every weekend to advance to the provincial finals.

The weekly report is prepared with the assistance of the Carlyle RCMP. Issues involving the Mental Health Act, among others, are not reported. The report of this week covers the period of October 28 to November 4.

The Manor school staff and students are hosting a benefit supper and auction this year in support of Shawna Englot, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The benefit aims to raise money to help with costs incurred during her treatments.

Carlyle Sports Arena saw more than 500 spectators fill the building to watch the Estevan Bruins play off against the Notre Dame Hounds on Nov. 2 in Carlyle.

Young people in the Carlyle region are a step closer to completing a unique new outdoor learning space - thanks in part to a $2,000 grant from the Access Communications Children's Fund.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of October 31 to November 6: *On November 6, police attended a motor vehicle accident as a result of very icy and slippery streets on the 600 block of Coteau Avenue.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Weyburn will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Weyburn Public Library.

Jail and Bail was a success once again. This year's Jail and Bail, organized by C.E.S. School Community Council, was held on Nov. 2.

Students from grades 10-12 attended a career fair in Carnduff this week. There were more than 30 session options related to different colleges, universities, and career interest areas.

It is official. Election 2011 is over in Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Party is the majority government for the second time in a row. Having won by a landslide, the government will continue as the majority government for the next four years.