Weyburn Review

The Grade Nine Night for all parents and students coming over to WCS this fall was held on Wednesday, March 4.

The end of winter is near and with that starts the playoff season in sports such as curling, hockey and skating. Over the years as my children have grown, I have noticed a switch in attitude when it comes to the importance of winning.

The Weyburn Agricultural Society is collaborating with Crocus 80 to put on a play written by Jim Brochu entitled 'Cookin' With Gus'.

On March 1, Weyburn Police Service members attended to a noisy party and assisted in dispersing those involved by giving some of the youths a ride home.

Shippers can continue to haul heavier loads on secondary roads due to recent frigid temperatures. Winter weights remain in effect throughout the province, with the exception of some specific roads in the southwest.

Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) passenger fares will increase by an average of 4.5 per cent beginning March 2, 2015. The average fare increase per ticket will be $1.65 based on an average one way trip of 182 kilometres (113.4 miles).

Over 400 skaters, from across the province, participated in the annual provincial Jean Norman Skating competition, held in Weyburn February 27 to March 1.

The 86th Annual Saskatchewan Wildlife Federations Convention was held in Weyburn on February 19 - 21. This was the first time that Weyburn has hosted the three day event.

A donation totalling $25,000.00 from the Oilmen's Bonspiel executive was presented to Weyburn minor sports at the Weyburn Curling Club on February 23.

The February 21 game between the Weyburn Red Wings and the Melville Millionaires at Crescent Point Place was the eighth of 11 SaskEnergy game nights. SaskEnergy’s Goals for KidSport program donates $20.