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Several individuals were honoured with the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Recognition awards, presented on June 5.

Photos: A busy day at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show, held June 5 and 6 in Weyburn, Sask.

The Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park held their season opening day on Sunday, with pony rides, a barbecue and face-painting, along with carnival games and visits to the animals. The Houligan Acres farm provided a horse and a pony for rides, and many young families were on hand to see the animals and enjoy the sunny weather.

A petting zoo and fundraiser hot dog sale was held at the Weyburn Pet Valu store on Saturday, with funds raised for the Weyburn Humane Society from the hot dogs, and by a group of girls from St. Michael School who sold baking and lemonade. Houligan Acres farm provided animals for the petting zoo.

The Weyburn Motocross Association held a day of practices Saturday, and a day of races on Sunday, at the Raymond Giroux Memorial track south of Weyburn, with all age levels and categories taking part.

The second "Stronger Together" community potluck event was held on Saturday at the Knox Hall, and was considered a success, with virtually no leftovers. There was a table with free loaves of bread and eggs, plus a prize care package people could put their names in for, and a bingo game to win a small prize, along with a number of live performers throughout the event.

Members of the Kraplenka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble celebrate Vesna during a performance at St. Michael School in Weyburn, held recently.

Another very successful Trade Show was held by the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce on May 3 and 4.

The Spirit Singers presented excerpts of their musical, "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at the Mayor's Luncheon for the Weyburn CMHA's celebration of Mental Health Week.