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One of the primary roles of the press in society is not only to report the news of issues and events that concern the public at large, but to hold our democratically-elected officials to account for what they do and say.

The Weyburn Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) will host their 53rd annual bonspiel at the Weyburn Curling Rink on Friday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Jan. 29. There are 24 rinks currently registered for the event.

The Weyburn Police Service received 87 calls for assistance in the week of Jan. 9-16, including calls about fraud, an alleged abduction and a missing person who was located. City police are investigating a complaint of fraud from a local business.

The congregation of the Weyburn Free Methodist Church sings a praise song at a worship service on Jan. 9. The church is marking its 100th year in Weyburn this year, with the actual centennial date on Jan. 22, 1911.

The Town of Stoughton had a fairly busy year in 2010 with many different and exciting projects taking place.

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced more than $7.4 million in crop-related research funding from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) on January 11.

The Radville Housing Authority Board of Directors hosted a special event to honour two Board Members for long service, recently.

Saskatchewan has taken steps to ensure timely, safe response for patients who require air ambulance services.

Minor hockey players from seven teams across Saskatchewan will get the opportunity to watch some of Western Canada's most elite junior hockey players, thanks to SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.

The Bantam "AA" Crescent Point Energy Wings traveled to Moose Jaw to face the Warriors on December 18, 2010. The CP Energy Wings had won three of the last four league games and rolled into town on a high note.