Local Arts

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) recently announced revenues of $256.5M and a profit of $84.1M for the 2014–2015 fiscal year. This represents an increase of 4.85% over the previous year’s net earnings.

In Feb. 1910, the Bank of Toronto purchased the northeast corner of Third Avenue and Broadway Street East from the Collacott Estate. Cost was $10,000.

Yorkton Council approved tax abatements for 2015 on several properties within the city at its regular meeting Monday. All properties are taxed on the basis of assessment, with tax notices sent out at the end of May.

Yorkton Council was unanimous in passing an exemption to the City’s Noise Bylaw after a request was made on behalf of the local Relay for Life.

Yorkton Council took the first steps on a discretionary use application which could see 24 new condominiums developed in the city.

Customer Service Awards were presented to SARCAN depots throughout Saskatchewan, with the Yorkton facility bringing home the Cleanliness Award in the extra-large depot category.

SaskEnergy is proposing rate adjustments that would result in residential customers saving $53 annually or 5.4 per cent on their heating bill.

The sounds of drum and dance were heard within the Farrell Agencies Arena at the Gallagher Centre over the weekend. The Grand Entry on Saturday displayed a brilliant sea of colours and detailed bead-work on both men and women.

Dr. Fay Myers, President and CEO of Parkland College has been recognized with Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) Distinguished Service Award for her many years of dedicated work on behalf of Canadian students and colleges. Dr.

The Ministry of Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, has lifted the ban on all open fires that was put into effect for much of northern Saskatchewan on May 22, 2015.