Local News

Mayor Debra Button announced on June 29 that the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for the city of Weyburn.

Saskatchewan Parks Week, July 10 to July 16, has been proclaimed by Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson. Saskatchewan Parks Week celebrates the natural, cultural and historical landscape of the province.

With some areas of the province facing the impact of severe flooding, SaskPower is warning customers of the dangers associated with operating electrical and gas appliances and equipment that have been exposed to flood waters.

Saskatchewan is ranked best in Canada as the place for oil and gas investment, according to the 2011 Global Petroleum Survey released on June 27 by the Fraser Institute.

Rotary Youth Exchange student Deille Rossafa will be leaving Weyburn for her home in Brazil this month after a year-long stay.

The Weyburn Salvation Army did all that it could to help residents of Weyburn during the recent flooding and they are still contributing, but not without setbacks.

During a special RM of Estevan council meeting, members prioritized many of the road issues they have had to deal with. The RM of Estevan held the special meeting on June 30 to discuss flood-specific issues within the municipality.

Water, water, water. It is something that has been discussed time and time again over the past couple of months. We have talked about it in terms of the agriculture sector, road closures, the oil industry and the lack of sunshine.

South East Cornerstone introduced new report cards to better assess students in 2010-11, while opening a new school and holding successful meetings with Ministry of Education officials.

The Weyburn Triple C (Community, Cultural, Convention) Centre Corporation made a major announcement recently regarding the latest progress in their fundraising efforts to build the community space at Weyburn Comprehensive School.