Local Arts

A filmmaker with ties to the Yorkton area is hard at work on a new project in Saskatoon. Gray Myrfield grew up in a small town near Buchanan, going to school in Canora, until he was 14 when the family moved to Saskatoon.

In 2014, Yorkton will host the SaskCulture Gathering, an annual conference for arts and culture organizations. The event is expected to attract approximately 200 delegates from across the province to the Gallagher Centre October 17 and 18.

Mushy Callahan "Makings of a Man" Bandcamp 8-out-of-10 This week I had the pleasure of listening to the classic rock band Mushy Callahan. The band consists of four brothers who originally called Alberta home, but now live in Toronto.

Motorists travelling between Fort Qu'Appelle and Balgonie now have a smoother and safer trip. New passing lanes are now open to traffic on Highway 10.

The way things are going in Yorkton, Bob Maloney may well be considering a title change from Mayor to Chief Ribbon Cutter. On October 22, it was Canadian Western Bank's (CWB) turn to officially open its new full-service location on Hamilton Road.

Ah to play miniature games in a steampunk setting! Just the word steampunk draws me like a flame does a moth. For those still unfamiliar with the term, a Wikipedia entry covers it pretty well.

A fire at the City of Yorkton landfill site Monday that caused some city residents concern, was a controlled burn of the clean wood pile.

The Real Inglorious Bastards - The True Story Of late we've had these feature films (you know the ones I mean) stories supposedly based on historical fact.

Saskatchewan winters can sneak up quickly. Your vehicle and its engine can really be affected by winter weather.

Binders cut the grain, tying it into sheaves, which were then stooked or bundled by hand in bunches of eight to ten sheaves in an upright position to dry.