Local Arts

The Saskatchewan Visual Art Project came into Yorkton Saturday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Church. The project is for all high school students in the province to highlight the importance of peace, unity and care for the Earth.

Culture Days in the city will be highlighted Saturday, Oct. 1. The days are marked as way to raise awareness of music, theatre and film will be held at the Yorkton Regional High School.

The Holodomor, which took place in Ukraine in 1932 and 1933, resulted in the deaths of millions of people, but because if was covered up by the former USSR, it has not been well known.

Value Village was the source for fall fun during Saturday’s Family Fun Day. Free popcorn, pumpkin decorating, prizes, face painting and a BBQ put on by Paws N Claws Animal Rescue were among the activities available for the public.

A new retirement community has opened in Yorkton, and they took the chance to show off what they can offer residents and the community as whole.

Many of us are familiar with the intricate art of quilting. Most of us have a favourite quilt at home we use to stay cozy throughout the biting cold of winter. Only some however, are skilled in actually making these pieces of comfort.

What is volunteering? Volunteering is the time you give to strengthen your community and improve others’ quality of life as well as your own.

Research indicates that traveling is at the top of the list of interests motivating today’s men and women over the age of 50. Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling.

What every older Canadian should know about: Fraud and scams Fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. Though people of all ages can be victims of fraud, older people get targeted more than others.

Grandparents hold a special place in the hearts of people all over the world.