Weyburn Review

A Weyburn-area woman and her daughter participated in a marathon to benefit a worthwhile cause, recently. Louise Wallin from Yellow Grass and her daughter Sherry Wallin of Moose Jaw participated in the Las Vegas Marathon on December 5.

Weyburn's last road trip wasn't what players and coaches had hoped for as they head into the Christmas holidays. LaRonge's powerplay was Weyburn's downfall during their last game of the three-day road trip, which ended December 12th.

The results of the senior centre's activitiesfor the week ofDecember 5toDecember 11: Bridge: (Monday) 1stChris Diemert,2nd Erskine Sandiford, 3rd John Whitell. Bridge: (Friday) 1stLloyd Muma,2nd Jim Brown, 3rdGeorge Gillies.

Premier Brad Wall said Saskatchewan continued to move forward during the fall session of the Legislative Assembly which wrapped up on December 8.

Key points from consultant Dan Burden's visit were presented during the most recent City Council meeting, including the internationally recognized authority on "walkable" cities' suggestions for the city as it grows.

The Grade 11 Choir sings "One Small Voice" as part of their performance for the "Christmas Moments in Time" choir concert presented on Dec. 14 at the Comp Cafetorium.

Saskatchewan's regional health authorities (RHAs) will be allowed to increase ambulance fees, under new provincial ambulance fee guidelines. The new maximum basic call fee may be increased by $25.

A regular meeting of the Weyburn City Council was held on December 13; here are the major points of interest: *Council established a committee and commissioned an assessment to address the housing needs in Weyburn.

Pangman native Rosemary Flaaten (nee Sheppard) came to Weyburn with her newest book, "A Woman and Her Workplace: Building Healthy Relationships from 9-5," where she delves into the issue of workplace relationships.

The Ministry of Education announced that nine communities from across the province will share in $385,000 in funding under the SaskSmart Innovations Fund to support the implementation of their Community Literacy Plans.