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After school Programs started up this week, on Monday we had the grades 2-3 cooking up a storm with Mrs. Beatty the kids made fruit pizza & cheese critters. Thank you to our parent helpers Karen Fischer and Alicia Jones.

The first day of operation for Weyburn's new automated refuse system exposed several hurdles for City workers, emphasizing the need for more education of the new system to the public, according to City Engineering Assistant Jesse Watamanuk.

Isn't it nice when a plan comes together? No doubt a feeling of a job well done is presently pending for members of Carlyle's Memorial Hall board, after a three or more year quest to ease access to the hall's theatre for those with mobility issues is

South East Cornerstone School Division announced the appointment of Keith Keating as the new Superintendent of Schools for south area schools on January 28. Keating will commence duties in his new position on August 1.

The weekly RCMP report is prepared with the assistance of the Carlyle RCMP. Issues involving the Mental Health Act, among others, are not reported. The report this week covers the period of Jan. 21, 2011, to Jan. 27, 2011.

The 2 new virtual signs have arrived. These signs will not only act as a beacon for students to find their way to school, but they will also keep students informed about upcoming school events and dates.

The annual Moose Mountain Ag Day will be back in the area soon, with another wonderful line-up of speakers and trade representatives.

Congratulations to the First Entry in the Lady Gaga Trip! February 2- Lacey Lischka of Estevan February 3 - Joyce Bod of Estevan February 4 - Thurston Holland of Estevan February 5 - Deena Anderson of Estevan February 6 - Cara Ganje of Midale Februar

Estevan Police Service (EPS) members have opened an investigation into an assault on an 18-year-old Estevan woman that was reported to them on the night of Jan. 27.

Kristin Waroma, nee Bahsler, experiences elephant feeding at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Foundation in Kenya, during a visit in September of 2010.