Weyburn Review

The Weyburn Beavers started their 2012 baseball season with games against Melville and Regina, both played on the road. "From the looks of the team, I think we have a pretty good team," said Angelo Nicolosi, the Beavers head coach.

Raquel Bellefleur, Shaina Berling and Chloe Bellefleur show off their formal gowns, while marking the end of the school year with the grad social on Wednesday.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ronald Edward Pederson, late of Weyburn. Ron passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the age of 73 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Palmer and Sophie Pederson and his brother, Earl.

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 145 calls for service in the last week, including assaults and accidents, many of the incidents involving alcohol. Police conducted a traffic stop on Railway Ave.

Hilda Manda McLeod passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the age of 86 years. Hilda Bangsund was born on the home farm in the hills south of Maxim, the youngest and only girl of six children.

Midale (cpd) - Children are urged to come to the Midale Library on Friday, June 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to make something for their Dad for Father's Day. This is for all children aged five and up.

The Royal Canadian Legion Weyburn Branch #47 presented their service awards to members during a banquet on May 26. Awarded for 15-year ordinary were William Millar, Rodney Stafford and Peter Szuta.

The new Health minister and Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA, Dustin Duncan, served notice that Saskatchewan will be joining with other provinces in suing the tobacco industry to recover the costs of treating tobacco-related illnesses.

Helen Wicks passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Tatagwa Nursing Home in Weyburn, at the age of 91 years. Helen was born in Weyburn on March 1, 1921 and received her schooling in the area.

Edna Hill and Quotarian Sandi Schweitzer plant a colourful flower into a planter, as they are watched by Verla Sollosy, Rose Larson and Frances Nault.