Weyburn Review

Construction and renovations to the Weyburn Comprehensive School will begin this spring, after the South East Cornerstone School Division (SECSD) board gave its approval to go ahead with the first phase of the project at their recent meeting.

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop is bringing Vegas to Weyburn this May to raise money for a new day-program facility. The "Wor-Kin Weekend Vegas Escape" is being held on Sunday, May 7.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the period of February 14 to 20: *On February 19, police attended an accident on First Avenue NW. The driver of an eastbound vehicle was fatigued and crossed into the opposing lane of traffic.

Report from the Weyburn Fire Department for the week of February 15 to 22: *On February 22, fire crews attended a structure fire at the Royal Bank on Third Street. The call came in at 10:16 p.m. and crews had the fire under control by 10:51 p.m.

Jennifer's Journal

A new grief support group will be forming in Weyburn this March. The group is based on a six-week program from the Greystone Bereavement Center in Regina.

The Weyburn Skating Club had four skaters travel to the Provincial StarSkate Competition in Meadowlake, recently. Anneliese Benning placed second in Ladies Pre-Preliminary Free-skate Flight.

The people of Weyburn will join with the people of Chile to pray on March 4, World Day of Prayer. The local World Day of Prayer service will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 10 a.m.and everyone is invited to this ecumenical service.

Health Minister Don McMorris announced $133.1 million in health infrastructure and access improvements on February 22, including the Province's commitment to pay 80 percent of the cost of regional health projects.

The benefits of organized sports have long been known, and yet there are many kids who just won't take part, whether out of laziness, or a greater love of one's Wii or PlayStation than of getting outside to get some exercise.