Local Arts

Motorists speeding in designated photo enforcement areas in Saskatchewan started getting tickets on Monday. March 8 marked the end of SGI’s three-month trial period during which drivers breaking the law received only a warning letter.

The City of Yorkton will be submitting a five-yea capital plan to the federal government as part of the Gas Tax Fund requirement.

Yorkton Council unanimously supported the principles and mandate of the Yorkton Age Friendly Initiative at its regular meeting Monday.

Lovers of science fiction will want to be on the watch for ‘Ghosts of Lyarra’ the second title from Yorkton author Damian Shishkin. The book follows the story started in Shishkin’s debut ‘Rise of Aen’ which hit shelves early last year.

A 20-year-old Yorkton man found out the hard way March 8 that there is a big difference between the youth and adult criminal justice systems.

CRUNCH! It was a moment – and a sound – Eugene Brown of Arcola, Saskatchewan, will never forget.

Yorkton Council gave unanimous second and third reading to a Zoning Bylaw amendment which is a step in the development of a new home for Maple Farm Equipment. The amendment was given first reading at the Feb. 7 meeting of Council.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court March 9: Julie A. Gray Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincial Court at 306-786-1400 or their local police service.

Despite opening just before winter struck, Yorkton’s new off leash dog park has been getting more use than anyone ever expected.

The first day of spring is fast approaching. Daylight hours are slowly beginning to lengthen, birds are returning home, the snow is beginning to show signs of melting and the people of Saskatchewan are beginning to venture outside.