Local Arts

When Bob Bors isn't breeding fruit crops, he shifts his attention to tinkering with a perennial plant native to tropical climates. And his new series of coleus is gaining international attention.

After spending the winter in Texas and Mexico, endangered Burrowing owls are making their way to our Canadian prairies to breed and raise their young. Over the past 20 years, the population of these small owls has declined more than 90%.

New residences opened last fall on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon, and they are quickly making a difference for students from around the world.

Plans are under way for this summer's Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing. Last week director Pam Milani held auditions for the show which has parts for 18 actors.

In the 2012-13 Budget the provincial government renewed a commitment of $4.3 million for the First Nations and Métis Achievement Fund and Individual Achievement accounts.

On Friday, May 4 at the Royal Canadian Mint's high-speed manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty struck the last penny to be produced for Canadian circulation.

Established in 1973, Parkland College strives to be the college of choice for students in East Central Saskatchewan.

The Yorkton Municipal Airport has once again received funding from the province's Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. Through CAP the province provides $700,000 to offset costs for upgrades at municipal airports in the province.

Premier Brad Wall announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Regina on May 22 and 23 to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with the people of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan residents are encouraged to register their dogs with SaskPower during the month of May for a chance to win a gift certificate for pet supplies.