Local Arts

Lifejackets have been saving lives for hundreds of years with the first recorded history of use by Norwegian seamen who used simple blocks of wood. The forerunner of the modern lifejacket was invented by Captain Ward of England.

The 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic was a huge success with golfers raising $94,948 in pledges. The funds will purchase equipment for 14 facilities in 12 local communities in Sunrise Health Region.

Great news on the economic front from Statistics Canada - retail sales are up and the number of people collecting employment insurance is down.

To make way for a 64-unit apartment development Yorkton Council approved a process to amend its Zoning Bylaw for 253 Bradbrooke Drive.

Celebrate Canada Day by joining us at the "Good Old Fashioned Family Picnic" on July 1st at the Western Development Museum Grounds.

Cruise the Spirit - Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park July 6, 7, 8, 10th Annual Cruise Weekend and Car Show. For more info and registration call Dennis Naphin (306) 792-4405. --- Lung Association BBQ Fundraiser - Fri., June 29, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Yorkton Municipal RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating 14-year-old Darnell Brass, who was last seen in Yorkton on June 15 at the movies. Brass is a First Nations male, approximately four feet tall and 75 pounds.

Richardson Oilseeds Limited will be expanding production capabilities at its canola crushing facility on the outskirts of Yorkton. "We will be increasing the capacity of the plant by 25 per cent," said company spokesperson Pat Van Osch.

Yorkton Council approved a Bylaw at its regular meeting Monday setting the parameters for this fall's municipal election in the city.

Agricultural supplies boosted April wholesale trade in Saskatchewan, according to a report released by Statistics Canada today. Wholesale trade increased by 6.