Change is a part of life. As another year passes by on New Year’s Eve, many people will take time to reflect on the changes in their lives. They will reflect on the struggles, the successes, and what were the important milestones of the year.
Of course, for the staff of the Weyburn Review and Weyburn This Week, the biggest change was merging the two papers into one office. After a few hiccups along the way, our staff has adapted to these changes and have come together to put out two quality papers.
Both the Weyburn Review and Weyburn This Week were refreshed with new looks earlier this year. The ideas keep on flowing to ensure each paper has a valuable market, and readers will notice some new things for the Review and This Week in the coming year.
Change can be exciting. Some people embrace change as a new opportunity. However, there are others who are hesitant of the changes.
Especially in the newspaper industry, it is important to adapt to changing times. Readers are looking for their news in different ways — since many younger readers are using social media or Apps to get the news that is important to them.
As I look back on the stories that were important to our readers in the last year — I know that is one aspect of the papers that won’t change. It continues to be important to cover community events, and report on the news that is important to our readers.
There are so many stories just waiting to be discovered in our community too. There are successes and challenges faced by our community members, our businesses and our non-profit groups. It is important to think outside the box, and keep our eyes and ears open to new ways of learning about these stories.
As we move forth into a new year, there are so many new opportunities for us to reflect, and consider how to truly get involved in our community. There are so many amazing non-profit groups that are seeking volunteers, so many amazing community-driven projects, and so many ways to help in little ways.
Our community itself has changed over the last year. We have seen struggles from businesses and residents due to the effects of the low oil prices. We have seen the financial belt tightening of our municipal, provincial and federal governments.
But we have also seen how our community has come together to support those in need. That our community members are willing to do what they can for those who have faced adversity. We also have so many businesses and local groups who are willing to donate back into the community, to see it prosper.
In our own ways, we are all vital community members. It is because of each one of us that Weyburn is still a prosperous and thriving community. It is because of our hospitality and welcoming spirit that Weyburn continues to attract tourists and those who want to move into the community.
I truly believe that we will all find ways to ensure that the important projects for our community are on task for the new year. That more changes will come that present many new exciting opportunities.
