Local Arts

The Orcadia Youth Residence just northwest of Yorkton will be converted to an adult corrections facility starting March 31.

The City of Yorkton has a new economic development officer. Samuel Twumasi assumed the position in November. The transplanted Toronto-raised Twusami said he has been impressed with not just the community, but its people since his move west.

A Yorkton man accused of trafficking marijuana will remain in jail until at least February 17. Michael Winter faces 30 charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) including trafficking and production of marijuana.

In the late 1960s & 1970s it was comprised of many sculptures, snow mobile races, dog team races, the crowning of a Prince and Princess, igloo opening, family skating parties at Jaycee Beach lit up by bonfires and torches, hockey and other sports, pa

The recommendations of the 2014 Provincial Court Commission regarding salary increases and benefits for Provincial Court judges take effect January 31, 2015.

The Yorkton Friendship Centre has been feeding local children with their hot lunch program since August, but now they need help. The issue is with the protein for the meals they make, as the program is running very low on meat.

The end of February will be marked with the sound of snowmobiles. The Yorkton Sno-Riders are the host of the 2015 Provincial Snowmobile Festival on February 27 and 28.

The Yorkton Community Clubhouse is beginning to take shape. The change room and washroom facility at Century Field has been in the works since 2009, and construction has finally begun.

Photographer Larry Easton and collaborators Margaret Hryniuk and Frank Korvemaker launched their second book, Legacy of Worship, at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Saturday afternoon.

After losing everything and being dislocated by the fire that claimed the Yorkton Manor Apartments December 2, Mark Hendrie got a most unwelcome Christmas present from Sasktel. On his December bill, there were three charges totaling $344.