Weyburn Review

By Greg Nikkel Board members from Crocus 80 Theatre met on Wednesday night to finalize some of the details for hosting the week-long TheatreFest provincial drama competition in Weyburn at the Cugnet Centre on April 1-8.

By Greg Nikkel The Saskatchewan Party started down a new road on Saturday night, as Rosthern-Shellbrook MLA Scott Moe was elected as the new leader and premier-designate on the fifth ballot, defeating challenger Alanna Koch with 8,075 votes or 53.

Synchronized swimmers from Weyburn and area took part in the Sandra Roberts National Stream Provincial Championship held over the weekend in Regina, with some high scores achieved by older swimmers, including a team first-place finish.

To the Editor: It was with considerable pleasure that my wife and I read your editorial piece entitled, “Is Pierre’s son a dictator?” We concur in your assessment of Mr. Trudeau’s policy concerning the condition for providing federal grants.

The political landscape in Saskatchewan is undergoing a change, with the Saskatchewan Party electing Scott Moe as the new leader and premier on Saturday, and later this year the NDP will also choose a new leader for their party.

As a result of an ongoing investigation, members of the Weyburn Police Service executed a drug search warrant at a local residence on Saturday.

A CAA Saskatchewan poll finds an overwhelming majority of drivers in the Prairies think texting and driving is getting worse, despite moves by law enforcement to crack down and extensive public education efforts.

Weyburn Minor Football will hold a fundraiser event with a Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Weyburn Legion Hall.

The results of the games and activities at the Wheatland Senior Centre for the week of Jan. 15-20 are as follows. Bridge (Jan. 15): 1. Erskine Sandiford; 2. Annie Balzer; 3. Jean Janoski. Bridge (Jan. 19): 1. Reggie Frank; 2. Annie Eaton; 3.

By Norm Park, SE Cornerstone It is often the case of just doing a little bit extra that will boost a youngster from a world of failure into an environment of success on the educational front.