Local Arts

Dauphin's Countryfest has announced early artist bookings for the 22nd annual Festival, being held June 30 - July 3 of next year with Toby Keith as one of the headlining acts.

A Yorkton soldier writes a letter to Mrs. Bert Lexier, who had forwarded a care package to him in England. The Lexiers were owners of the Stag Billiards on the west corner of Third Avenue South & Broadway Street. Cpl Love L.B. L91832nd Det. R.C.O.CM.

Next up in the Yorkton Arts Council's 2010/11 Stars for Saskatchewan series is International Guitar Night, the world's top touring guitar showcase.

A large education and career fair organized by Parkland College and the Good Spirit School Division next week in Yorkton will be a major opportunity for career seekers in East-Central Saskatchewan.

With fall in full force and cooler temperatures just around the corner, many homeowners may be thinking of lighting their fireplace or woodstove for warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

Birds of Canada Published by Lone Pine Tyler L Hoar, Ken De Smet, R. Wayne Campbell, Gregory Kennedy Hardcover with jacket, 528 pp, $39.95 Birds of Canada is an excellent resource for anyone with more than a passing interest in Canadian birds.

The holiday season can be a hectic time, especially when it comes to picking out gifts.

COME HOME Sheli Stevens Indie 8.5-out-of-10 I was not familiar with Sheli Stevens until the disk arrived and went into the player. I must say from the opening cut; Still the One, Stevens vocals caught my attention.

The Saskatchewan Party and Premier Brad Wall presented its Throne Speech for the upcoming session of the Saskatchewan Legislature recently. Wall said the Throne Speech sets out the provincial government's agenda to keep Saskatchewan moving forward.

In the world of music the Dorkbot Ensemble takes a decidedly different approach to its creation. The four-member ensemble is part of Dorkbot Regina, a group within an international community, explained Jeff Morton.