Weyburn Review

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corp. recently accepted a generous donation of $10,000 towards the non profit agency's new Day Program Building fund.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 26-June 1, Mining Week in Saskatchewan.

The April sale of petroleum and natural gas rights brought in $7.7 million in revenue for the province. After two sales in 2013, year-to-date revenue from land sales total $19.6 million.

Marna's Musings

Weyburn's own Derrick Pouliot was named to the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Memorial Cup Tournament's all-star team after the Portland Winterhawks fell to the Halifax Mooseheads in the championship game on May 26.

The last chance for Saskatchewan homeowners to enter the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses grant program is June 30, 2013. The incredibly popular Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses grant program is scheduled to wrap up in 2013.

Weyburn Comprehensive School will be holding its Graduation ceremonies on June 6 and this year's entire graduation day will held entirely at the school.

Sean Frisky, CEO of Ground Effects Environmental Services Ltd., lead a group of 11 Regina business and community leaders to The Family Place, a social service agency based in Weyburn.

The South East Regional Economic Development Authority (SEREDA) is still cultivating relationships that began during the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference, which was held earlier this year in Whistler BC.

Jon Michaud, Director of Finance for the City of Weyburn, recently announced that City Council has approved the 2013 operating budget.