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Filmmaker captures Saskatchewan farm’s struggles, triumphs

Filmmaker captures Saskatchewan farm’s struggles, triumphs

Some documentary filmmakers can feel like interlopers in the stories they choose to tell. For Kolby Kostyniuk, making his latest film was like returning to his natural habitat. “Doing this movie felt like going home,” he said.
The Meeple Guild - Luck filled game more fun than expected

The Meeple Guild - Luck filled game more fun than expected

Dwarven Miner was one of those games where the expectations were not overly high, and the game experience ended up as rather satisfying.
Yorkton’s SARCAN wins XL Depot of the Year

Yorkton’s SARCAN wins XL Depot of the Year

In Saskatchewan, people who want to recycle their cans and bottles go to a SARCAN depot. These are a variety of sizes, from small outlets in small towns to the biggest depots, which are in the XL category.
Finding expression in the hands

Finding expression in the hands

You might say art is in the hands for Angela Kardynal. The Yorkton-based painter currently has her works on display at the pARTners Gallery in the Yorkton Public Library with most of the works highlighting close ups of hands.
Filmmaker shines light on important service

Filmmaker shines light on important service

Despite living in Saskatoon for most of his life, Eric Thiessen never knew the city had a mobile crisis centre. When he researched the group and looked into the work they do, he knew he had to tell their story. “[It’s] pretty astonishing,” he said.
Student bonds with filmmaker from Yorkton’s past

Student bonds with filmmaker from Yorkton’s past

Weiye Su’s seven-minute experimental film opens with a shot of a window. As light fills the screen, Su narrates his experience with Saskatchewan’s vast expanses of land and sky. The window fades into a wide shot of the Prairies in the winter.
2018 Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit recipients announced

2018 Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit recipients announced

His Honour the Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, hosted the 2018 Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Regina, SK at Government House.
Province declares Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan

Province declares Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 14-18, 2018 as Sexual Assault Awareness Week (SAAW).
Chamber head outlines business issues

Chamber head outlines business issues

Chambers of Commerce are a grassroots organization which provides a united voice for positive changes in the business sector.
YFF nominee details immigrant experience

YFF nominee details immigrant experience

Wavelength Entertainment is bringing a different kind of movie to the Yorkton Film Festival (YFF) this year. The company’s 30-minute documentary “Bridging Borders” is competing for the Ruth Shaw Award (Best of Saskatchewan).
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