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Chelsea Woodard has secured another opportunity to study opera during the summer. Last year she was in Boston, and this year she will travel to the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio.

The devastation of the floods that struck southeast Saskatchewan just recently has far-reaching effects.

For the graduating class at the Weyburn Comprehensive, it was an emotional farewell during their final ceremonies on June 28 as they listened to the principal's message, tributes to the teachers and parents, and responses from both parties.

The Estevan RCMP detachment has charge four young offenders for the recent rash of break-ins in Roche Percee.

Flood waters still fill certain sections of River Park on Wednesday in the aftermath of the recent flood. River Park is expected to be closed for the remainder of the season, as water levels are still high in the park.

Estevan Police Service (EPS) along with members of the Estevan detachment of the RCMP issued a warning this week about numerous calls they have handled regarding a recent telephone/computer scam.

A Weyburn musician has hit the charts, as Amanda Jane Duncan's song "Lilacs" has been released on the radio. The song was featured on SaskMusic's 2011 compilation "In Tune". "It's very exciting.

People have begun to pick up the pieces from the recent flood that has ravaged many homes and businesses in and around Weyburn. Some people got off easy, with just some seepage in their basement or water in their yard, but others were not so lucky.

A series of colourful fireworks light up the skies over Weyburn on July 1, in celebration of Canada's 144th birthday as a nation.

The 2011 edition of Estevan Idol and Estevan Junior Idol was once again a success. Because of wet conditions, the competitions were moved into the Civic Auditorium.