Local Arts

This week in Canadian history, the death penalty was abolished. On June 22, 1976, the House of Commons voted to abolish the death penalty with a six vote majority. The last execution in Canada was in 1962.

The all new Royal Canadian Family Circus SPECTAC!™ 2017 coming to Gallagher Centre will showcase a circus tradition that goes back to medieval times.

Getting students active by walking, or biking to school would go a long way toward meeting the suggested minimum in terms of daily physical activity.

The Anne Portnuff Theatre Revitalization Project has received $100,000 through the Co-op Community Spaces initiative. The Co-op program supports recreation, environmental conservation and urban agricultural projects.

Yorkton’s high schools both have increased security during the last month of classes.

Government of Saskatchewan conservation officers want to emphasize a simple message to well-intentioned people who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned young animals this time of year – don’t touch them.

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 the Sunrise Regional Health Authority met in the Board Room at Yorkton Regional Health Centre in Yorkton. The following is a summary of the highlights from the meeting.

Local Air Cadet Squadron #17 Yorkton celebrated their 75th Annual Inspection parade today at the YRHS. The Reviewing Officer for the ceremony was His Worship Bob Maloney. Sgt. Dane Durdin, masterfully commanded the parade square of 20 Cadets.

The June 15, 1944 edition of the Yorkton Enterprise was defined by beginnings and endings. It marked the beginning of the CCF in the province, which took power in a landslide election.

Alan Naegeli and Larry Babcock’s weekend got off to a great start! The long-time friends won $100,000 on the Friday, May 19 WESTERN MAX draw.