Local Arts

The provincial deficit was the talk of this year’s Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention. Gordon Barnhart of Saltcoats, the newest SUMA president, said having the support he did for president of SUMA was certainly rewarding.

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation advises people to be cautious on all frozen water bodies, especially those that have aeration systems.

As stated before the history of chess is one which saw the game develop along decidedly different lines based on country of origin. The result is the game we know here in the west, shogi in Japan, and a few others.

Comedian Simon King is headed to a gig in Yorkton. King, who was born in Sheffield in England moving with his family to the Vancouver area when he was young, will perform at Pockets Billiards and Sports Bar, Thursday, Feb. 9, at 8:30.

The One School, One Book program gives an entire school a book to read. St.

The Snow Day arts retreat is a new event designed to give creative people the chance to have an inspiring time in nature. The first retreat was held February 4 at Deer Park Golf Course, with a day of creative work, food and a concert.

Eric Harper is a musician with an eclectic array of experience. Born in Arkansas, raised in Portugal, living in Canada, composing for films as far away as China, his varied history comes through in his music.

This valentine from my own souvenir box is signed by a classmate named “Roland.” I have some happy memories of Valentine days at the Dollard school in Southwest Saskatchewan.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court Monday, February 6, 2017: Roland James Brass Thomas Cooper Dusty Creed Severight Brendon Whitehawk Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton

Conditions were just right last week for the deposit of pure white +hoar frost across the region creating lovely views such as these crystallized branches contrasted against the azure sky.