Weyburn Review

It was a warm, sunny, pretty much perfect day at the lake. (Is there any other kind?) The big guys were gone golfing and the ladies were at the beach, relaxing. Only one problem.

Five athletes from Weyburn competed at the North American Power-lifting Championships in Moose Jaw from July 8-13. Marnel Spencer competed in the 47 kg Classic Master 2 category. She squatted 67.

The Weyburn Chapter of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) were honoured as Chapter of the Year at the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) annual meeting held in Regina recently.

The second annual Duck Derby, co-ordinated by City of Weyburn employees, is set for August 30.

The Western Major Baseball League recently announced the 2015 league award winners and all-star teams. Weyburn Beavers' catcher Marcus Blackmon was named to the WMBL second team all stars along with outfielder Dan Moro.

On August 3, the Weyburn Police Service were dispatched to a residence to remove an unwanted family member. Upon arrival all parties were spoken to and the matter mediated for the time being. No further police involvement was required.

The results of the Senior Centre's activities from July 24 to July 30: Bridge: (Friday) First Jim Brown, second Annie Balzer and third Marion Brown. Bridge: (Monday) First Marion Brown, second John Whitell and third Jim Brown.

Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade for May 2015 hit $2.3 billion, the highest ever recorded for that month, according to Statistics Canada. On a year-over-year basis, wholesale trade was up 9.

Haying continues to advance in the province as livestock producers now have 67 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage. An additional 14 per cent is cut and ready for baling, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly Crop Report.

My husband and I were recently invited to help celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. I mean 50 years! This couple has spent more time together than I have been on planet earth.