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Saskatchewan's minimum wage earners will see an increase in their salary effective September 1, 2011. The Government of Saskatchewan will increase the province's minimum wage from $9.25 to $9.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of August 15 to 21: * Late on August 21, an off-duty Weyburn Police Service member came across a vehicle roll over two miles north of Cedoux on Highway #35.

Weyburn and area residents are encouraged to run, walk or bike in the annual Terry Fox Run. The Marathon of Hope will be held on Sunday, September 18 at River Park in Weyburn. Registration starts at 12 Noon from the campground office.

The number of Saskatchewan people receiving regular EI benefits has dropped for 15 consecutive months. According to a report today from Statistics Canada, there were 2,670 (20.

A variety of calls and incidents kept Members of the Carlyle detachment busy from Aug. 12-18, with a total of 63 reports for the week. Unfortunately, Kisbey was the focus of much of the activity on Aug.

The Carlyle RCMP and Sasktachewan Crime Stoppers are asking your help in solving the following crime: On August 17th, 2011 between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. a car was parked at Brierwood Apartments in Carlyle.

Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party wrapped up its final week on Aug 20. The final concert featured a number of students and their instructors as they displayed their new skills and talent to a crowd of loved ones and music enthusiasts.

Three heroes in the eyes of children suffering from poverty have tied up their running shoes and have hit the payment. The One Nation Run (ONR) team is running across Canada in hopes of raising funds and awareness to eradicate poverty in Canada.

On the evening of August 17, the Mayor of Carlyle, the Chief Administrative Officer, and members of the town council, met in council chambers to discuss the latest business on hand.

Saskatchewan's goods continue to be in high demand, generating $2.3 billion for provincial businesses in June. This was an increase of 29.6 per cent over June 2010 according to the latest merchandise exports report by Statistics Canada.