Local Arts

An early picnic scene at York Lake. The area is very likely near the railway bridge. A couple canoes probably provided rides. Women are sporting umbrellas for shade, and no one is wearing bathing suits.

Few politicians are more revered anywhere than what Tommy Douglas is in Canada and nowhere in Canada is he more loved than he is in Saskatchewan. But no politician is an island onto themselves.

On June 25, 2011 Father Valadimir Kolpakov was greeted as a cosmopolitan silver jubilarian at a special celebration held at St. Mary's Cultural Centre.

The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery presents Primal Nature, an exhibition of paintings by Jeanette Marshall.

Canora/Sturgis RCMP are currently looking for an important piece of survey equipment that was misplaced on the side of Highway # 5 approx 8.5 kilometers West of Buchanan, SK on Wednesday, July 20th at approximately 10:30 a.m.

The War of 1812 was another moment in this country's past which most of us are likely to recall from history class. The war was one fought between the United States and the British Empire.

The Monthly Birthday is 3:00 p.m. in the Stirling Room with coffee and cake on Monday, July 25. If you have a birthday this month, we welcome all ages. The next Pot Luck noon luncheon is Monday, August 18 at the Stirling Room.

In the July 20 edition of Yorkton This Week, it was reported that Melvin Dale Koroluk, the man charged in relation to an abduction at the Yorkton Exhibition, was remanded into custody following his appearance in court on July 12.

The First Quarter financial report released by Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Ken Krawetz shows the province remains on track for a balanced budget in spite of significant flood relief costs.

Making music has always held a fascination for Colby Ramsay, better known as the performer My Boy Rascal. "I started playing the piano when I was five," said Ramsay who will perform at 5th Avenue Cup & Saucer in Yorkton Monday evening.