Weyburn Review

(Photo by Tammy Thomas) This is the time of year when the endangered Burrowing Owl returns to the Prairies after a long migration from its wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico. But it’s no time to rest.

The City of Weyburn has made the decision to reopen City Hall to the public for payments beginning Monday, June 8, and to also allow the use of tennis courts and the disc golf course.

There is one new case of COVID-19 for Saskatchewan to report on June 3, from the Far North region. This brings the provincial total to 647. Of the 647 reported cases, 34 are considered active. So far, 602 people have recovered.

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The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division is congratulating its retirees, including Denise Schmidt, Ken Larson and Gwen Van de Woestyne. Due to COVID-19, no celebrations will be held for the retirees.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is expanding its criteria for compassionate reasons related to visitation restrictions.

The Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies for the Weyburn Comprehensive School will be virtual only, on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m.

For the first time in the history of Regina Exhibition Association Limited’s (REAL) annual exhibition, the 2020 Queen City Ex has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Provincial Government is investing $28 million to improve rural roads in Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities (RMs). Thirty-six RMs will receive funding this year, which will cover up to 50 per cent of total project costs to a maximum of $500,000.