Weyburn Review

Photographer Tina Hudson holds the first-place trophy for winning the James Weir People's Choice Art Exhibition, presented on Thursday evening at a reception at the Allie Griffin Art Gallery.

Many of the School-Community Councils at the various schools in Weyburn and area will be doing some activities next week to show appreciation to the teaching staff of those schools.

Const. Gilbert Madsen of the Weyburn Police Service has a look at a display by Rylee Chapman and Alex Wendt on magic mushrooms to, during the Grade 9 anti-drug fair put on at the Weyburn Junior High gym on Thursday afternoon.

The weather in Weyburn during January was close to average for temperatures, but saw less-than-average snowfall, according to statistics from Environment Canada's weather station and website. The average high for January was -7.

There were 98 calls for service to the Weyburn Police Service during the period of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. A semi was travelling east on First Ave NE on Jan.

By wearing a pink shirt, residents can help raise awareness about the impact of bullying. A special "Day of Pink" will be marked by the Canadian Red Cross on April 10, and residents are encouraged to purchase pink T-shirts and support the cause.

Four of the runners-up and the top winner are recognized at the reception for the 29th annual James Weir People's Choice Art Exhibition held Thursday evening at the Allie Griffin Art Gallery.

Brennen Jones, a former Weyburn curler, throws a rock during competition at the SaskTel provincial men's championship, the Tankard. Jones curled third for the Randy Bryden rink, from the Regina Callie Curling Club.

Karsen Szczecinski, bottom right, gathers a few loose balls during a warm up for broomball at the Tom Zandee Sports Arena on Thursday.

January's Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up traffic safety blitz, focusing on non-seatbelt use and distracted driving, saw law enforcement issue 168 tickets to motorists across the province on January 17 and 18.