Local Arts

When you think of careers in Saskatchewan being a professional hypnotist is not likely to be too high on the list. Yet that is exactly what Jesse Lewis from Tisdale, SK. is - a professional hypnotist.

Glenn Wisema and Jeannette Wheeler have been appointed to the Yorkton Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are Vern Brown, Loreen Poier, Erin Clifford, Kenneth Atkinson and Brenda Walsh. Brown is chairperson.

Yorkton Council has made new appointments to the York Lake Regional Park Authority.

Fri., March 7, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Music makes the heart grow fonder. Come out to enjoy a karaoke fundraiser to support and raise awareness for the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada.

The Yorkton Wildlife Federation held their annual fundraiser, dance & banquet at St. Mary's Cultural Centre Saturday, Feb. 22nd. President Heath Dreger hosted the fun filled evening.

Premium Brands Operating Group Inc., of Yorkton has pleaded guilty to one charge under occupational health and safety legislation and was fined $28,000 in Yorkton Provincial Court on February 11, 2014.

On Feb. 21, the Yorkton Coop Food Store held a celebration to mark their new renovations. During the 'Renovation Celebration' $1.00 from ever cake sold was donated to the Yorkton Nursery School Co-operative.

Two artists with a Yorkton-connection have been awarded grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Media artist Daniel Redenbach, formerly of Yorkton, and now in Toronto, ON.

It's not easy being a stand-up comic, but for Leland Klassen it is the career that he was drawn too. "Comedians are a strange mix of guys with huge egos, but yet horribly insecure," said Klassen, who grew up in Prince Albert.

A 38-year-old Saltcoats man remains in custody this week on new charges related to a sexual interference case currently before the courts. Nathan Penner was originally charged with sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching in August 2013.