Local Arts

Few things are more concerning in business than the possible impact of something new and unknown. And that is exactly what the agriculture sector is facing as the Canadian government remains steadfast in its commitment to implement a carbon tax.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area has received a donation of $4000 from the Frank J. Flaman Foundation in support of the organization’s mentoring efforts.

Multicultural Week Nov. 17-25 was unanimously approved by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting after a request for the designation was made by the Yorkton branch of the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan.

The Paper Bag Players (PBP) are bringing a three-day theatre festival to Yorkton next week, hoping to foster a moment of artistic celebration and communal support. PBP is hosting the TheatreOne festival at the Painted Hand Casino on Nov. 8-10.

Work will soon begin on Whitesand Drive Stormwater Improvements following a decision by Yorkton Council on how to pay for the tender cost that came in half a million dollars higher than had been budgeted. At the Oct.

The City of Yorkton is moving to fine tune its Traffic Bylaw. The Traffic Bylaw No.

Recently Close Cuts in Yorkton received $4,792 from the Smile Cookie Campaign that was held at both Yorkton Tim Hortons locations.

Dozens of Yorktonites dropped off used paint cans, lightbulbs, and other junk at the Public Works Shop on Oct. 20. The Environmental Services Department hosted Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day as part of Waste Reduction Week.

The Bentley made a donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank with a combination of food and cash to help feed hungry people. The money was raised through a perogy lunch, which was free but came with a request for a food bank donation.

Mike Popowich, the current president of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, has taken on a new role as a board member with Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership.