Weyburn Review

The flooding of the Souris River in 2011 was unavoidable, due to the circumstances, but plans are being made to hopefully avoid a repeat this coming year, said Premier Brad Wall at a joint news conference with Environment minister Dustin Duncan, Nort

Midale (cpd) - The Midale Oilmen's Association will be hosting their 24th Annual Curling Bonspiel from Feb. 23 to 25 this year. Registration is $200 per team of four and includes the curling, supper and a dance on the 24th, as well as daytime snacks.

Don E Widdifield passed away on February 6, 2012 at the Arcola Hospital, Arcola, at the age of 84 years.

We announce with great sorrow the passing of Steve Lazurko, late of Weyburn, on February 4, 2012, at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 85 years.

The tables set up at Knox Hall for the monthly Soup's On luncheon are nearly all filled up on Wednesday, as Weyburn and area residents give solid support to the ongoing fundraiser for the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation.

Locals can now nominate women in their communities for the 2012 Weyburn Women of the Year Awards. It was announced Feb. 6 at the Weyburn Legion Hall that nominations are now open for the 12th annual event.

On Friday, February 3, 2012 Jean Dorothea Schultz, longtime resident of Pangman, passed away at the age of 90 years with her family by her side. She was born on October 3, 1921. She was the oldest daughter of James and Rose Pollard.

Valentine "Fildy" Erick, late of Weyburn passed away January 26, 2012, at the age of 86 years.

Residents and businesses in the Weyburn region which use city treated water will need to be patient a little longer, said City manager Bob Smith, as it may take until Thursday or Friday before the precautionary water advisory is lifted.

The Comp Eagles mascots draw smiles from the crowd as they dance and cavort on the gym floor during a time-out at the McLeod Series basketball game on Thursday evening at the Comp gym.