Weyburn Review

By Greg Nikkel Weyburn’s new city council was sworn in on Monday evening in council chambers, and got right down to work, discussing a variety of issues, including whether the city supports Highway 39 bypassing the city of Weyburn in the “preferred”

The Weyburn Police Service received a call regarding a break-and-enter to an apartment building at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.

One of the biggest annual fundraisers for the Family Place, the Festival of Trees, is now being set up at the Barber Motors showroom, and will be open for viewing prior to the gala auction evening. Nov. 16 is the last day for tree setup from 9 a.m.

The junior version of “Seussical” will hit the stage in the Cugnet Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and Thursday, Nov. 17. The shows get underway at 7 p.m. and tickets ($15 for adults) can be purchased ahead of time at the school or at the door.

Marcel Roy takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as the new mayor for the City of Weyburn, as city solicitor Mike Weger looks on at right, along with city clerk Donette Richter, city manager Bob Smith, and new councillors Jeff Richards (hidden)

Comp Eagles player Jeena Johner stops the ball at the net as teammate Emma Bitz, No. 9, watches at right, during the 5A regional volleyball championships on Friday evening at the Eagle gym versus the Estevan Elecs.

Weyburn Fire Chief Simon Almond and one of his platoon leaders, George Kerr, salute along with an Army cadet as they lay a wreath at the cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Friday morning at Memorial Park.

The arts in Weyburn was the theme for the October 17 meeting of the Town and Country Women, as they met at the home of Margaret Lukey with eight members attending.

The co-branding of the new Curves/Jenny Craig Regina location has resulted in the first brick and mortar location to pull double duty: encouraging women to take back a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.

Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Jaromir Jagr, Evgeni Malkin, Scotty Bowman, Paul Coffey, Ron Burkle, “Doc” Emrick, Gary Bettman and Craig Patrick are among the featured interviews in a new documentary about the 50-year history of the Pittsburgh Penguin