Local Arts

Dr. Brass School held Aboriginal Day activities Thursday afternoon. Included in the day was a drum group from Cote First Nations, as well as dancers from the school, and invited guest dancers.

The Saltcoats Housing Authority Board of Directors hosted a special event to honour one of its members for long service. Edith Maddaford has served as a volunteer for fifteen years and will continue on the board in her position as Chairperson.

Devices requiring rechargeable batteries are everywhere - smartphones, power tools, small appliances such as hand-held vacuum cleaners, and even children's toys.

As with most inspirational teachers, you would be hard-pressed to get Kevin Chaisson to take any credit for the successes of his students.

A 29-year-old cocaine trafficking suspect is at large after police found he had removed his electronic monitoring device and disappeared from the Cote First Nation where he was required to reside according to conditions of his release in April.

The Parkland branch of Special Olympics has recently found itself in a bad news/good news situation. On the one hand, the local organization is struggling to keep its programs going.

Last week, Tourism Yorkton released a comprehensive Community Action Plan the organization hopes will "increase tourism revenues and visitation through managing and marketing the city as a tourism destination.

The deadline for nominations to the Citizen Consultation Team that will steer the development of a province-wide Disability Strategy is June 28.

All year long, Parkland College is celebrating 40 years of providing training and education options to the people of the Parkland region. A highlight of these celebrations will be a special anniversary event in Melville on June 20.

The Health Foundation and TD Bank Financial Group announced the recipients of the Spring Education Awards for 2013. Applications are considered twice each year and awards are given each spring and fall.