Weyburn Review

Bursts of colourful light explode in the night sky late on July 1, as the City of Weyburn set off a series of fireworks to help commemorate Canada Day, and to kick off the Weyburn Fair which started on July 2 and wrapped up on July 4.

The entries in the first of three classes for Cloverbuds in the steer competition enter the show ring in the Weyburn Ag Society barn on July 3, during the regional 4-H competition.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of June 24 to July 1: During the reporting period, police received 144 calls for service.

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from June 17 to June 23: Bridge: (Monday) 1st Erskine Sandiford, 2nd John Whitell, 3rd Chris Diemert. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Marion Brown, 2nd Bernice Carlson, 3rd George Gillies.

The weekend of July 7 and 8 is Saskatchewan's annual free fishing weekend. That means everyone, including visitors from outside the province, can fish in Saskatchewan without having to purchase a licence.

SaskPower reminds everyone to keep safety in mind as they gear up for summer camping and picnics. Propane is a safe and convenient energy source when used properly, and most of us couldn't live without it during summer barbecue season.

Weyburn's Mayor Debra Button recently congratulated Weyburn native Derrick Pouliot who was selected in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft. "Hockey is a great tradition in Weyburn.

Saskatchewan's Renewable Diesel Mandate came into effect on July 1, 2012, and will establish an average of two per cent renewable content in diesel fuel sold in the province.

That was one nice birthday present for Carter Chamblin.

This is the crop report for the week of June 19 to 25. Seeding is essentially complete in the province; however, crop reporters are indicating that some producers are still looking at seeding some early maturing crops and greenfeed.