In the Community

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.

Theoren Fleury has been part of the Victor Walk for the past five years, bringing his story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse to people across the country.

The staff at the Assiniboia’s branch of the RBC have spent a busy summer volunteering in Assiniboia and surrounding communities as part of their Days of Service program. They assisted with the landscaping at Limerick Park on June 8.

The Assiniboia and District Museum is celebrating the summer wedding season and Canada 150 with a fascinating exhibit of historical wedding dresses. The display runs this summer for the months of July and August.

Recently I heard the story of a retired railway worker who at some point in his career obtained glasses.