Local Arts

Films are not always big budget, nor do they have a cast which reads like the telephone directory in Hollywood. Rust is one of those movies. It was shot in Kipling, SK., with townspeople in most of the roles. The budget was a quarter-of-a-million.

On Friday evening, May 14th there was an author reading at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery by local author Guy Vanderhaeghe. He was born and raised in Esterhazy Saskatchewan and is now a successful local, and national author.

Approaching summer days means getting to leave the stuffy kitchen and firing up the barbecue. During this time, Yorkton Fire Protective Services reminds residents of the bylaws regarding backyard barbecues, pits and open-air fires.

The Ministry of Social Services is continuing its funding agreements with nearly 20 community-based organizations (CBOs) and four northern villages which provide services to vulnerable women, children, families and other Saskatchewan people in need.

Bredenbury Lions Club had their Mother's Day draw and the winners are: Bill and Kim Scott - Esterhazy, $75 gift certificate to Purity Estehetics; Delores Peterson - Canora, SK.

Export sales in Saskatchewan were up 14.3 per cent in March 2010 when compared with March 2009, the third highest percentage increase among the provinces and well ahead of the 7.7 per cent recorded on a national basis.

On Saturday, May 15th the Free My Muse Theatre Company presented their 10th youth play production, "The Frog Prince" at the Anne Portnuff Theatre in Yorkton. Free My Muse Theatre Company put on both a 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm show.

On Sunday, May 16 the Purina Walk for Dog Guides took place in Bredenbury at the Lions Den. 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, and the 2nd year the walk has been held in Bredenbury.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell and Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach will lead a joint trade mission to China and Japan to promote trade and commerce opportunities between Western Canada and Asia.

Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer has proclaimed May 2010 as Missing Children's Month in Saskatchewan.