Weyburn Review

Laurie Walbaum and Emma Chuckry watch as Santa Claus welcomes the Independent Riders as they arrive at River Park at the end of the annual Salvation Army Toy Run on Saturday afternoon.

The Weyburn Synchro Stars are holding a Try Synchro night on Monday, September 9th at the Weyburn Leisure Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for swimmers ages 5 and up.

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved the establishment of a provincial athletics commission and is taking the necessary steps to have the commission running by the summer of 2014.

Over the past weekend, four citizens reported their vehicles vandalized to Weyburn Police Services. Incidents of vandalism occurred near 5th and 1st Avenues, Government Road and on South Hill.

On September 9, more than 30 communities and organizations throughout Saskatchewan are helping to raise awareness about a preventable lifelong disability - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) that as many as 150 Saskatchewan children are born with

I know I've started my column off like this before, but anyone who knows me, knows how much I love sports. Short of bowling (which I even watch in a pinch) I could watch sports every day/night of the week.

It's not every day a teen from Weyburn has the opportunity to travel to a new country and meet new people, all while serving the purpose of teaching English from the Bible. Weyburn resident Camden Wade was given that opportunity earlier this summer.

September is a month filled with excitement and change for children in school. It's also a time for motorists to take extra caution when driving through school zones.

Graham DeLaet and his wife Ruby enjoy a meal together, as posted on Ruby's twitter account. The support of Ruby is very important to Graham as he continues his Professional Golf Association Tour career.

Harvest is underway in all regions of the province. While harvest is behind the five year average for this time of year, above average yields are being reported for most areas.