Weyburn Review

Recently a report was released indicating that in terms of severe or serious crimes, Weyburn is very much a safe city, and remains so for many residents who have always believed this to be the case.

Fillmore (cpd) - Dale and Sheaunid Wiggins, accompanied by Gordon and Dorothy Johnston from Creelman, attended the 90th birthday party for a cousin, Alex Beattie, at Broadview on August 4. The actual birthdate is Aug. 9.

Ada Hunter, late of Regina, formerly of Weyburn, passed away Wednesday August 1, 2012, at the age of 92 years.

Police dealt with 165 calls for service during the week of Aug. 5-12, including thefts, mischief and alcohol-related offences. A 2003 Red Pontiac Grand Am with Sask Plate 995DWG was reported stolen from Foster Street on Sunday.

Amora Sonnenberg asks about what's underneath the big red wagon carrying a steam-powered calliope, on display at the Heritage Village for the Wheat Festival, on Friday evening.

PetroBakken Energy Ltd. reported a slight decline in production in their second quarter report, but note there will be increased production by the end of the year with drilling and completions planned.

Haying is nearly completed in the southeast, and harvest is underway on winter crops, to soon begin on spring-seeded crops, say area producers. The crop report from Sask.

Some members of Weyburn city council would ask for a period of consultation before passing any bylaws that would outlaw smoking on patios for restaurants and lounges, and Health minister and MLA Dustin Duncan has ruled out making the ban at the provi

Albert Hanson of Ceylon, centre, makes sure the strands are properly separated as two youngsters turn the ends to make a rope, during the Wheat Festival on Saturday.

Christian artist Jill Hagen, centre, from Camrose, Alta., performs for a small but enthusiastic crowd at the grandstand on the Weyburn fair grounds, as part of a multi-band concert put on Wednesday evening by the Weyburn Youth Center.