Local Arts

James Huziak was a man with a rather unusual hobby. He was a luthier, who lived in Yorkton, for years creating amazing violins. "That's what he did for a hobby," said son Jim Huziak, likening it to someone collecting stamps.

When the University of Saskatchewan lock-up with the University of Regina in men's hockey this season, as they did Saturday in Regina, it is almost like a Yorkton Terrier Junior 'A' alumni contest.

The Sunrise Health Region Board has approved an additional investment to correct a potential issue at St. Peter's Hospital and Melville and District Health Centre. When the combined building "was built onto the St.

The photo shows the Immigration Hall with numerous tents set up nearby to accommodate Doukhobor immigrants upon their arrival in 1898. An Immigration Hall was generally built by the railway company, or by the Department of the Interior.

The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) recently presented their volunteer awards for southern Saskatchewan at their Regional Annual Awards Ceremony.

Richardson Pioneer is pleased to support the Springside Fire Department in Springside, Saskatchewan with a $10,000 donation towards a new set of Jaws of Life.

Friday, as part of the nationally marked Essential Skills Day Parkland College hosted an open house. Employers and community agencies were welcome to attend the event to get information on essential skills.

Community leaders and dignitaries attended a celebration recently recognizing the generosity of a Saskatchewan-based organization and their dedication to safety.

The financial situation of the Sunrise Health Region appears to be improving, but they are still operating in a deficit position. The Region's 2014-15 Operating Expenses are less than Operating Revenues by $914,730 (2.

Last week I wrote about a Print 'n Play game from Todd Sanders 'They Who Were 8', a game which employs only 18 cards and a handful of markers.