Weyburn Review

The jingling bells of the Christmas kettles for the Salvation Army will again be a common sight around Weyburn businesses in December, starting on Thursday, Dec. 1.

The Weyburn Comp senior Eagles boys and girls teams both competed in the 5A provincials over the Nov. 18 and 19 weekend. The Eagles boys team lost 2-0 to Prince Albert St. Mary in their first game. Then they won 2-1 against Saskatoon St. Joseph.

Weyburn police conducted a routine traffic stop In the early morning hours on Monday, and as a result of that stop and investigation, an adult male was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has chosen “preferred routes” for the twinning of Highways 6 and 39, and are seeking endorsements of the routes by the end of November so the project can move to its next phase.

The Ministry of Social Services will research and pilot an assessment tool developed by the World Health Organization to determine the impact of a person’s disability on their daily life.

Wally Oliver, a resident of the Tatagwa View long-term care centre, and staff member Dolores Roettger check out the selection of decorated Christmas trees set up for the Festival of Trees fundraiser for the Family Place on Friday.

The province will be reviewing and redesigning proposed changes to Income Assistance programs. Earlier this year, 2,700 clients received letters from Social Services notifying them of changes.

Members of St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic Women’s League act out scenes from the song, “Frosty the Snowman”, while singing along for the residents of the Weyburn Special Care Home on Friday afternoon.

Participants in “Paint Night” begin the first stage of their art work by painting the background for what would be a picture of two birds on a wire.

Bullying Awareness Week for Saskatchewan started on November 13 and will be observed until November 19.