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The economy was uppermost in everyone's mind in 2010. We have done relatively well against other world economies, but it does remain fragile and so our government needs to continue to focus on creating jobs as the number one priority.

The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show is already sold out. The biennial event is set for June 1 and 2, 2011 at the Weyburn Exhibition Grounds, with events taking place in all three arenas.

Saskatchewan continues to be the fastest growing province in Canada as the population grew by 1.53 percent in the past year. Saskatchewan's growth rate is slightly ahead of BC's rate of 1.5 percent.

Jennifer's Journal

January is a very busy month at the Weyburn Public Library. They are hosting three different book clubs, "High Fidelity," "Water for Elephants" and "A Fire Upon the Deep." Copies of each book have been set aside and registration is required.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signing of a new linebacker. Non-import linebacker Mike McCullough was signed to a new contract on December 22. Financial details of the signing were not released.

Saskatchewan's resurgent oil and gas industry is ending 2010 on a high with the best December sale ever of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights. December's sale brought in $56.

Winners of the 2010 YouthBiz E-Show were announced, recently. A total of $2,150 in prize money was awarded to students in southeast Saskatchewan for their efforts in developing unique business ideas and creating virtual tradeshow booths.

Snow removal efforts by the City of Weyburn should go more smoothly in the new year, once a vital piece of equipment is replaced.

Weyburn celebrated many milestones over the past year. Here is a look back at 2010.