Local News

In his address to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention held last week, Finance Minister Ken Krawetz announced the final stage of Education Property Tax reform.

Premier Brad Wall, on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan, has offered condolences and support to the people of Japan and those affected by the overwhelming destruction of last Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

A regular meeting of the Weyburn City Council was held on March 14; here are the major points of interest: *City Council set a date for a municipal by-election to replace Councillor Dave Craigen, who resigned his post on March 2.

A local business is one of the finalists in the 2011 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards. Industrial Electric Ltd. of Weyburn is up against the Morsky Group of Companies of Regina in the Industrial Products and Services category.

The much anticipated opening of Weyburn's Boston Pizza became official this week.Publiclyopening its doors on March 14, the restauranthosted a grand opening on March 11, which included speeches by dignitaries and a ribbon cutting.

The Pre-Health Professions Club was in Weyburn on March 11 to promote the field of health care to students.

Saskatchewan pharmacists expanded the scope of their practice, as new legislation came into force March 4. The legislation expands their prescribing authority, providing the patient benefit of more efficient and accessibly health care services.

Tom Melin's only concern when he drove drunk was getting caught by police. His worst nightmare came true one night while booze cruising when he noticed flashing lights in his rear-view mirror.

A blizzard hit Weyburn and area on March 11. Travel was not recommended on nearly all of the highways in the southeast for most of the afternoon.

The nomination deadline for the SaskPower Quota International of Weyburn Women of the Year Awards has been extended. The nomination deadline is now March 21 at noon. Forms can be picked up and dropped off at Brady's House of Flowers.