Local Arts

An online version of Culture Days will be offered in Weyburn this year, due to the restrictions imposed for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every artist involved with the film industry knows how important it is to have your film screened, but having it screened at a recognized and prestigious film festival means even more.

One of largest car shows in Western Canada has been cancelled. The Labour Day Show N’ Shine will not proceed due to COVID-19 in accordance with guidelines from public health authorities. The event was scheduled for Monday, September 7 in Regina.

For over 20 years, Access7 was the name for Access Communications’ community channels. The co-operative unveiled the new name and look for the platform: AccessNow TV on September 1.

A summer band ensemble recently wrapped up its season with a concert that received rave reviews from the public. The band, Brass Boogaloo, features a dozen performers between the ages of 14 and 19.

The Estevan Public Library is greeting its new branch manager. Jason Radshaw drove to the Energy City from the Niagara region in Ontario in early August.

Bumper to Bumper, the Assiniboia Times, Nelson GM, Ryan’s ATV, the Town of Assiniboia, Brandon Wiebe Graphic Design, the Assiniboia Kinsmen and Cat Country presented a free drive-in concert at the Assiniboia Fairgrounds on August 20.

Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Andy Shauf, who was born in Estevan and lived in Bienfait, has landed a spot on the coveted summer playlist of former U.S. president Barack Obama.

Future plans for moving into WRCC

A night of local, physically distanced entertainment with an all-Weyburn lineup of talent will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, with all proceeds going to Ensley Akins of Weyburn.