Local Arts

The Saskatchewan Abilities Council (SAC) last week honoured local employers that have provided work experience and job opportunities to people with disabilities.

Twenty five nominations have been received by the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce for the two Employee of the Year Awards that will be presented later this month. Carol Yaholnitksy, Co-Chair of the Chamber's Events committee is pleased with that number.

There are concerns with flooding in the Yorkton region based on events such as the July 1, 2010 rains in the city, and the spring run-off of 2011.

The Yorkton Chapter of the Red Hat Society will be hosting the ninth annual Saskatchewan Red Hat Society Convention on Friday, April 19 and 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Cultural Centre.

Last week it was a first look at the 'steampunk' infused miniature war game Dystopian Wars. "Dystopian Wars is designed to be a fun game that can be played in just a couple of hours using a selection of our finely detailed models.

Parkland College's newest scholarship fundraiser is taking place this weekend in Yorkton. An Evening in Africa, presented by Days Inn Yorkton, will be held Saturday, April 6 in the Parkland Room at the Painted Hand Casino.

The Gold Bracelet Saskatchewan Tour - Hosted by the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan and Regina Immigrant Women Centre. Featuring conversation with Kavi Raz, Award winning director and actor from Los Angeles CA.

Saskatchewan RCMP wrapped up Fraud Awareness Month with a live Twitter chat on romance fraud March 28.

Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency Ken Cheveldayoff launched the agency's new mobile website in time for the spring runoff season.

Mount Modern Dad Rocks! 9-out-of-10 I've formed the opinion that every citizen of Iceland is a member in a hip, modern music collective. With such a small population and unreasonable amount of stellar bands, this must be true.