Weyburn Review

By Greg Nikkel Weyburn’s Farr Air has been certified as one of seven privately-owned airplane companies that will be part of the province’s new SEAT (single engine air tanker) program, which provides the assistance of small planes to help local fire

The vision and mission of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program is simple: give all kids aged 4-18 a chance to fulfill their dreams by participating in sport and physical activity.

As I write this column, on a hot and sunny afternoon in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., today is the 30th wedding anniversary for Tracy and I, and we are here to visit her family and enjoy a couple of weeks of vacation.

Holy Family board trustees presented service awards to employees of the school district, and they also honoured Donna Ereth, who is retiring at the end of the school year after 33 years of service.

A Thrush airplane, flown by Justin Farr, drops a mixture of water and foam in a demonstration for a presentation on the SEAT (Single Engine Air Tanker) program on Wednesday at the Farr Air hangar at North Weyburn.

Seven athletes from the Airbourne Gymnastics Club in Weyburn attended provincial championships in Prince Albert on May 11-13, and brought home a total of seven medals. In the junior Olympic level 3 (2007) group, there was one athlete competing.

By Norm Park, SE Cornerstone Engagement with stakeholders is a major requirement entrenched in the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division’s system.

With the May long weekend over, we are now in “summer mode” for traveling, camping and everything else that goes with summertime in Canada, including driving on our highways for summer vacation or to visit family and friends.

Weyburn Element Beavers AAA Mosquito played two doubleheaders on the weekend. On Saturday, they beat the Lumsden Cubs 9-8 in their first game, and then lost 20-13 in game 2.

The City of Weyburn will focus on city parks and on hazardous waste collection, with events set for Saturday, June 2, for the public to take part in. Trails Day will be held at River Park from 1 to 4 p.m.