Weyburn Review

Agriculture Ministers from Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia recently congratulated the federal government on Bill C-18, The Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, receiving Royal Assent.

I was so looking forward to writing my column this month because I had a whole arsenal of topics to pick from that people have stopped me to discuss. I had even done several mini columns to remind me what was on the minds of my readers.

Dustin Duncan, Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, announced recently that a working group of federal, provincial and state officials will be established to develop a plan for management of the Souris River Basin reservoirs in

In light of the increase in new immigrants to Weyburn in the past few years, the Weyburn Public Library is looking for suggestions on how to welcome and work with new immigrants in order to make the library more immigrant-friendly.

The Southeast Connection Sport, Culture & Recreation District is pleased to embark on a new initiative, the Active After School Project, which focuses on promoting and supporting increased access and opportunities for children and youth, ages 6 to12

The City of Weyburn will soon be hosting an Opening for the new Turner Curling Museum, which is located at 327 Mergens Street Northeast in Weyburn.

As part of its annual Christmas donation campaign, the Weyburn Fire Department Auxiliary members recently donated 25 turkeys, 46 bags of potatoes and 46 bags of carrots for Christmas hampers distributed by the Salvation Army.

Weyburn shone in 2011 and proved its residents to be world-class not only in talent but also in adaptability through adversity, generosity and caring for one another. Here are some highlights of the year.

Members of the Weyburn midget Q'Max Wild work to defend their net, during a home game against Estevan at Crescent Point Place on Dec. 27.

Lake Alma (cpd) - Allan and Sharon Buckner returned home to Beaubier on Dec. 18 from Saskatoon after spending time up there where Allan underwent surgery and treatments. Larry and Eleanor Skjerdal were Weyburn goers on Dec.