Local Arts

People need to grieve in different ways, and often people want to remember and honour the memory of a passed loved one by caring for their grave site, including the placing of flowers on it to beautify the site.

Photographic works by the South Saskatchewan Photo Club are on display at the Signal Hill Arts Centre. The works include winning entries from year end photo competitions and other favourites from club members.

The Helen Davidson Music Award committee recently announced that 22-year-old Brayden Jensen will be the recipient the 2012 award. The accomplished saxophonist will receive $2,000 to go toward his music education.

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from August 5 to August 11: Bridge: (Monday) 1st George Gillies, 2nd Stan Sampson, 3rd Andy Dumba. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Andy Dumba, 2nd Jim Brown, 3rd George Gillies.

The 2012 Weyburn Wheat Festival attracted people from far and wide and the Heritage Village Days saw a large increase in visitors. The estimated attendance was approximately 1,200, while only 750 signed the registries this year.

Derek Foster, Canada's youngest retiree, will be speaking at the Weyburn Public Library on August 11 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. During his talk, Foster will explain how his investment strategy allowed him to retire at such an early age.

Skateboarder Nic Shaw takes his skateboard up and over a barrel set atop one of the ramps at the Weyburn Youth Center's skateboard park, after he won a skateboarding competition at the park, held the evening of Aug.

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from July 22 to July 28: Bridge: (Monday) 1st Joyce Hemphill, 2nd Joanne Hennie, 3rd Millie Nimegeers. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Lucie Nickel, 2nd Basil Holyer, 3rd Jacqueline Lenz.

Magician Richy Roy holds up a balloon monkey in a palm tree during a performance at the Weyburn Public Library on July 30.

Douglas Gibson is a publisher, editorial advisor, speaker and performer and, most recently, he is the author of a book called, "Stories About Storytellers.