Local Arts

The library is a source of information.

PotashCorp and people across the province have successfully teamed up again to support Saskatchewan food banks, raising more than $2 million over the holiday season.

The new year wasn’t even a full day old when Kevin Tank and Kelly Klus discovered a $1 million lottery win. The couple won on their Western Million Scratch ‘n Win ticket, one of 10 games in their $20 Player’s Choice Mega Pack.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court January 16, 2017. Wanda Fay Sand Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincial Court at 306-786-1400 or their local police service.

On this date in 1967, Yellowknife replaced Ottawa as capital of the Northwest Territories.

For the 11th consecutive year a Saltcoats drama group will present dinner theatre in the community just 20 minutes southeast of Yorkton. Going Gently, presented by the Laketown Players, is a dramatic comedy written by Stephen Farquharson.

For many kids, the recorder is the first instrument they learn to play. For Alexa Raine-Wright and the other members of Flûte Alors! it’s their passion, and an instrument they want to see more people take seriously.

This spring, Parkland College is adding a program to its offerings at the Trades and Technology Centre. The SaskPolytech Electrician Applied Certificate program will be delivered in Yorkton starting in mid-April.

Edith Maddaford has been reappointed to the Saltcoats Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are Sharon Gibler, Len Cameron, Betty Michael and Cameron Louttit. Maddaford is chairperson.

Two youths accused of killing a 67-year-old Yorkton man last fall have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and robbery with violence charges. Lawrence Skoretz was found unresponsive on Wellington Park Road at approximately 5:15 a.m.