Local Arts

Jordan McIntosh is a newcomer to the world of country music. The native of Carleton Place, located just outside of Ottawa, will take a step in that career Nov. 2 in Yorkton when he opens for Brett Kissel.

Safer driving has led to 19 per cent fewer fatalities and 18 per cent fewer injuries in the first year of tougher traffic safety laws, according to preliminary numbers from SGI. The numbers are for the year-long period July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015.

The Springside Disc Golf Course was ‘officially’ opened at a small ceremony last Thursday to say thanks to course sponsors.

Amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act Part on essential services were introduced today by Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan.

Houses on Circlebrooke and Tupper Ave, as well as Magic Mirrors on Broadway, have raised the bar for Halloween décor this year.

“The Health Foundation is one of the key charities we choose to support,” said Charles Ryder, General Manager of the Painted Hand Casino.

Education Minister Don Morgan joined education partners and members of the teaching profession to celebrate the grand opening of the newly formed Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB).

Halloween in Yorkton will include a night of live music for those taking in the show at Joe Beeverz Bar and Grill. The Goatboys will be providing the music.

To wrap up October I’ll stick with the theme of undead fun for solo play enthusiasts who like print and play games. This week the print job is amazingly simple for the game Escape of the Dead, a mini game designed by Jason Sondoh back in 2010.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed October 18-24 Foster Families Week in Saskatchewan to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of foster families to vulnerable children, their families and communities across the province.