Local Arts

Rediscover Downtown sponsored and Shoe La La hosted a Show and Shine Saturday featuring an amazing array of new, old and way old cars and trucks. Included were some very high end models including two Lamborghinis, a Ferrari, Porsches and Vipers.

After five months of year-over-year job losses, Saskatchewan’s job creation numbers are back in positive territory. Employment in Saskatchewan increased by 800 in July 2016 over last July, according to numbers released today by Statistics Canada.

A 50-year-old Yorkton man has been sentenced to 60 days jail on top of time already served for threats toward a witness in a previous case.

The Yorkton Canoe Kayak Club (YCKC) represented Parkland Valley sport admirably at the Saskatchewan Summer Games in Estevan July 27 - 30 bringing home nearly a third of the overall team’s 32 medals.

ATV enthusiasts in Saskatchewan now have the opportunity to take a scenic journey in the beautiful Moose Mountain Provincial Park. Recently, the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport officially opened the Moose Mountain ATV trail.

Building permits in Saskatchewan saw a large increase in June 2016, up 28.0 per cent over last year (seasonally-adjusted), the highest percentage increase among the provinces. On the national front, building permits were down 12.

Real Deals on Home Decor, a new store on Livingstone Street opened its doors and its hearts to furry friends with a Fiesta August 6.

A 41-year-old man accused of threatening the prime minister on social media will have about a month to consider his options following a court appearance in Melville August 8.

A youth accused of possessing a firearm at Yorkton Regional High School and subsequently attempting to obstruct justice will remain in custody until at least September 27.

Programs, and how clients access services, have been evolving at the Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council.