Local Arts

The semi-obscure Florida Statute 790.15 took center stage in January following a Miami Herald report of a resident of the town of Big Pine Key who routinely target-shoots his handgun in his yard, with impunity, to the consternation of neighbors.

Saskatchewan's population grew by just over 20,000 in 2013 to an all-time high of 1,117,503 people, according to new figures released today by Statistics Canada.

The Saskatchewan Party unveiled the financial course for the province for the next year with the release of its annual budget last week.

The arrival of spring means increased hours of daylight, warmer temperatures, and of course puddles. With the melting snow, motorists will notice that conditions of our well travelled roads and highways will be much more evident.

The province is continuing its support for people with disabilities with enhancements to programs and services. The 2014-15 Budget includes $446.2 million in funding for people with disabilities, an increase of $84.

It was a good year for the City of Yorkton Land Fund in 2013. The land fund develops land for resale and includes residential, commercial, industrial and farm land as assets.

Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, and Economy Minister Bill Boyd, signed a memorandum of understanding on the Canada Job Grant.

There are get away holidays and then there are get away holidays which are so unusual they become the inspiration for a book. That was the case for Michael and Kathleen Pitt who now reside near Preeceville.

January 2014 was a good month for Saskatchewan's manufacturing sector as sales were up 10.3 per cent over last January, the second highest growth rate among the provinces (seasonally adjusted). On a national basis, manufacturing sales were up 5.

The work of Physician Recruitment Agency of Saskatchewan (PRAS), is beginning to pay dividends for the province.