Local Arts

Michael Forster offered practical advice for dealing with school bullies at the Yorkton Martial Arts Training Center on Sept. 23. Participants learned how to verbally and, in certain cases, physically defang bullies during the free afternoon event.

A small group walked through the Western Development Museum grounds on Sept. 23. The walk, hosted by the Living Peace Association, commemorated the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.

Kathy Morrell is deeply interested in literature. She used to work part-time with Yorkton This Week. She’s an avid reader. But one of her favourite mediums is the memoir. Morrell has ghostwritten memoirs for people.

East central Saskatchewan patients and families facing the difficult journey of end-of-life care now have dedicated rooms for their specific needs.

For the next month, Saltcoats is hosting the From Vimy to Juno exhibit, a touring exhibit highlighting Canada’s place in the first and second world wars.

The annual Rally in the Alley was held last Wednesday (Sept.12) in the alley between Betts Avenue and First Avenue to raise money for a ‘community centre.

The Salvation Army in Yorkton looks back over the summer and saw a busy, but successful time. “We’ve had a very busy summer,” said Lieutenant Samuel Tim. “Despite limited resources we were able to service everyone who came through the door.

At its regular meeting on Sept. 17, Yorkton Council unanimously proclaimed Rail Safety Week for Sept. 23-29 in the city. Here Henry Neumiller with CN’s Police Service is presented the declaration by Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney.

The Western Development Museum was the host of Grandparents Day. Attendees had the chance to make a Family Reminiscence Book, make crafts and play artifact guessing games.

Inpower Regina put on the Yorkton Ladies Bunco Night on Sept. 15. The evening was a fun, social event centered around a game of luck, Bunco, that requires no skill but does allow players to socialize and have fun.