In the Community

The Assiniboia and District Public Library played host to two literacy events aimed at children and adults on July 25-26. Calgary-based Lee and Sandy Paley held a high-energy interactive performance attended by children and their parents on July 25.

Gail Skikevitch has fond memories of her time living in Hirsch as a child. So she has decided to create a history book on the hamlet and the surrounding area. But to complete the book, she needs help from people who lived in the area.

Back in 1967 the bustling town of Ormiston really got involved in celebrating Canada’s Centennial. At the time, four 11-year old friends decided to walk from Ormiston to Moose Jaw to commemorate the 100th anniversary.

They have contributed to the community through culture, sports, healthcare, education, social work and the business world, as well as through the countless hours they have dedicated to volunteering.

The Shurniak Art Gallery hosted an artists’ reception and opening of an unique exhibit by the father-daughter artists Dean G. Bauche and Dani Bauche-Williams on July 20. The exhibit runs from July 15 to August 26.

Over the past several weeks my articles have been influenced by the current forest fire situation in our province and on the impact it’s had on families.

Lynn Gidluck hopes she can do justice to the role that Estevan played in the growth of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council (OSAC), and bringing culture to communities.

Ogema Agricultural Society held its 103rd annual summer fair on July 8 with something for everyone. Fair day was action-packed starting with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Deep South Museum at 7 a.m., followed by a parade down main street.

I love it when family gets together, always have and I hope I always will.

It was a day to remember, a day to celebrate dedication, and a day to celebrate pride in a newfound home. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada hosted a citizenship ceremony at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum on July 19.