Local Arts

Over the years there have been literally hundreds of attempts to improve on the game of chess. Most are at best a momentary diversion for players, something new to try, but soon to be forgotten.

Saskatchewan’s annual winter free fishing weekend once again coincides with the province’s Family Day holiday weekend on February 17, 18 and 19. Saskatchewan’s public waters are open one weekend each winter to encourage participation in ice fishing.

When Iris Hauser started painting portraits, she didn’t expect they would spiral out into a study of gender roles and expression.

In February of 1988, a young man began his stand-up comedy career. Thirty years later, the stage might be a bit bigger and the crowd might be a bit larger, but Brent Butt is still there. “It’s still the thing I love to do.

The Annual General Meeting of Access Communications Co-operative was held on Jan. 23, simultaneously in Access studios across the province. Delegates and members of the Co-operative as well as members of the public were invited to attend.

In 2017 Saskatchewan recorded the lowest number of traffic fatalities in more than six decades.

The two candidates running for leadership of the Saskatchewan NDP pitched similar messages of social investment, alternative energy sources, and government accountability in Yorkton last week.

An older gentleman walks through the Yorkton Farm Toy Show, passing booths showcasing miniature barns, vintage Dinky Cars, and classic magazines. He stops in front of a three-row display rack.

Approximately 120 young learners attended an open house Thursday at Parkland College in Yorkton. The event helped students and their families learn more about the numerous post-secondary programs available at the College.

A woman with multiple charges in several jurisdictions was denied bail at a show cause hearing in the Yorkton Provincial Court last Friday. Stephanie Delnea is facing 24 charges, including assault, operation while impaired, and fraud.