Local Arts

Help protect the environment by planting a free tree - courtesy of SaskPower Shand Greenhouse. On May 5 and 6, Saskatchewan residents can visit any one of SaskPower's 29 customer service offices to receive a free Green Ash seedling.

TOO MUCH TO DONick la RiviereIndie9-out-of-10 Nick la Riviere plays the trombone, and he plays it very well. The guy has a flare, which makes the music simply a joy to listen to.

Karen Duffy has been trained as a social worker, and has learned a lot just living life through failed relationships, raising her children and moving across Canada.

Rail Safety Week (April 26 to May 2) was not just for trains - the Canadian Pacific and its police service reminded all people to take railway crossings seriously.

For the month of May, seniors 60+ will be able to ride anywhere within the Saskatchewan Transportation Company's network for $10 one-way.

The importance of women's contributions to Saskatchewan business is being highlighted with Women Entrepreneurs Week which takes place in the province May 3-9. Close to 33,000 women were self-employed in Saskatchewan in 2009.

For the first time, the Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Willow Awards Gala was held in a small town. Saltcoats School proudly hosted the eighth annual Willow Awards on Friday, April 30th.

Premier Brad Wall, FSIN Vice Chief Morley Watson, Robert Doucette, President of Métis Nation - Saskatchewan and Senator Dave Tkachuk officially launched the 125th anniversary of the 1885 Northwest Resistance in Saskatoon .

Yorkton Kalyna Dance School recently attended the Brandon Ukrainian Dance Competition April 16 -18. The Kalyna Dance school is under the direction of Regina based instructors Serhiy and Liana Zabutnyy. Theyhad excellent results.

On Saturday, April 24 the registration for this years Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer took place at the Parkland Mall. Close Cuts started in 1998 when Brayden Ottenbreit, then a three year old boy, from Yorkton was diagnosed with cancer.