Weyburn Review

Minister responsible for Innovation Rob Norris recently announced the creation of a new industry-led International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), and an initial $500,000 investment by Innovation Saskatchewan.

Weyburn RCMP were on the scene of a collision involving two semi-tractor trailer units on May 15. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway #13 and #47 near the community of Stoughton at 1:30 p.m.

Representative officials from the City of Weyburn, The Provincial Court and the Government of Saskatchewan gathered at the Weyburn Court House on May 15 for an announcement about the upcoming re-opening of the landmark facility.

Signal Hill Gallery will be displaying works by members of the Hill Top Painters and the Weyburn Artists Workshop until June 26.

Marna's Musings

Canada Road Safety Week, a national campaign to make Canada's roads the safest in the world, is being recognized from May 14 to 21. This week has been strategically chosen, as it is the first "summer" long weekend.

Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud has released an independent review of the proposed acquisition of Viterra by Glencore International.

Five per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. The five-year (2007-2011) average for this time of year is approximately four per cent seeded.

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from May 6 to 12: Bridge: (Monday) 1st Basil Holyer, 2nd Andy Goeres, 3rd Chris Diemert. Bridge: (Friday) 1st John Whitell, 2nd Marion Brown, 3rd Lucie Nickel.

The Spring Music Concerts took place this past week. On May 16, the Grade Twelves were honoured for their contributions to the Weyburn schools music programs over the years.