Local Arts

The Mosaic Company announced yesterday it has donated to Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) in support of wetlands preservation in Saskatchewan and wetlands restoration projects in the areas where Mosaic operates.

Yorkton Council approved the City's latest public accounts document. In accordance with The Cities Act and The Cities Regulations, the City of Yorkton is required to produce the public accounts document on an annual basis.

The Yorkton Arts Council is very pleased to welcome back Missoula Children's Theatre, marking the 25th year that MCT has visited Yorkton. This year's production is "The Secret Garden".

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell today recognized 40 men and women for career achievements in the provincial correctional services.

Looking for rewarding volunteering opportunities? Partners in Settlement & Integration is hosting a Volunteer Workshop for newcomers and community members on Fri., Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yorkton Newcomer Welcome Centre, 22 Smith St. E.

Flood the Stone may be barely two years old as a band, but the Springside rockers have already put together their debut CD. And, the album has already gained recognition with three Canadian gospel music association covenant award nominations; .

More than 500 groups and organizations across the province will benefit from approximately $1.5 million in charitable gaming grants from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).

The Annual Lions Wine Festival, held September 21 is the service club's biggest fundraiser of the year. Wine Festival attendees bid on silent auction items. In addition to wine and beer, some spirits were available for tasting this year.

The Baby Friendly Initiative Working Group consists of health workers in Sunrise Health Region and the Yorkton Tribal Council.

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty recently announced the Community Rink Affordability Grant, originally launched in September 2012, will be offered in 2013.