Local Arts

Tourism Yorkton Information Centre is pleased to announce that in the month of June, the Visitor Centre had 754 visitors. Throughout the month, we welcomed visitors from 9 different countries, as well as from many provinces and states.

Parkland College is proud to announce a unique partnership with Yorkton Tribal Council. A studentship agreement signed today will provide local First Nations youth with access to up to $300,000 in scholarships over the next five years.

Saskatchewan's first PET/CT scanner officially opened today at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital.

It may be summer vacation, but the Yorkton Arts Council is busy preparing for their 39th "Stars For Saskatchewan" concert series.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) presented a cheque for $1.225 million on Thursday, July 4 in support of Parkland College's Trades and Technology Centre.

Two music legends entertained large crowds at the Grandstand this year during the Yorkton Exhibition. Thursday, July 4th, "Prism" (Pictured on the left) and on Friday, July 5th, "Sweet" (pictured on the right).

Early-Bird Subscriptions are now available for the Yorkton Arts Council "Stars For Saskatchewan" 2013-2014 concert series! Nine great concerts, with an exciting variety of performers! Subscribers can enjoy substantial savings by purchasing their tick

Wet weather did not stop the Exhibition Parade held on Saturday, July 6. Spectators were entertained by miniature vehicles, horses, floats and lots more during the annual trek down Broadway Street in Yorkton.

Results from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) released in June may indicate fewer Yorkton residents are completing high school. In 2011, 28.

The Village of Rhein was hit Saturday by heavy rains, and what residents are terming a tornado. The storm hit mid-afternoon Saturday, said Mayor James Herman Sunday as he drove through his community assessing damage.