Local Arts

The Gallagher Centre will be host to the first speaking engagement of Mark Tewksbury, chef de mission of Team Canada at the London Summer Olympic Games, following his return to Canada.

The Breast Friends have made a donation of $10,000 to The Health Foundation to assist the purchase of additional ultrasound equipment for the regional hospital in Yorkton. Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation, accepted the cheque.

Saskatchewan export sales continue to rise according to a new report from Statistics Canada. Saskatchewan posted a 3.6 per cent increase in June compared to numbers of June 2011.

One of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum's (RSM) newest staff members, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology Dr. Cory Sheffield, has been taking ultra-high-quality pictures using the RSM's new digital imaging system.

Whenever an abstract strategy game comes along I am interested. If the game is made out of wood so that it has that classic 'feel' you have definitely caught my attention.

Lee Bellows stands between the rodeo pen and the grandstand crowd going through a comedy bit, one that had pyrotechnics bursting out the seat of his pants as the final punch line. The crowd laughs, and applauds.

The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) is pleased to announce its popular $10 senior seat sale for the month of September. Seniors 60 years of age and older will be able to ride anywhere along STC's network for $10 per one-way trip.

By 1884, almost 2 years into settlement, the York Colony settlers had looked forward to seeing the Manitoba and North Western Railway train arriving soon at York City /Yorkton. It had not yet happened, but they did not despair.

Megan Halabuza, visiting from Britain, had her face painted at the City of Yorkton park party at Knights of Columbus Park on August 8. The Jaywalkers provided entertainment at the park party as the crowd sang along.

Municipal and school board elections will be held across Saskatchewan this fall. In terms of running for Council nominations will open Aug. 27, and close at 4 p.m. Sept. 19.