Local Arts

The national MS WALK is the MS Society's largest pledge-based fundraising event with over 70,000 participants and volunteers taking part in 160 locations across Canada in the spring and early fall.

The postcard with the caption "A Smile From Menlo, Iowa" was sent to Mrs. Henry Dillennith of Yorkton. Circa 1912. Hats have been worn since time immemorial for various reasons.

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is providing $1.1 million to more than 700 organizations across the province as part of SLGA's charitable gaming grant program.

Due to overwhelming demand for reserved camping, Dauphin's Countryfest has created additional reserved sites to accommodate weekend festival goers.

Brad Lewthwaite, Branch Manager for Eecol Electric presented a cheque for $1,000 to Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation. Eecol Electric became the 100th business to make a $1,000 contribution to the conceptual plan.

The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce that our nominee shortlist for this year's 65th Year celebration have been selected.

Every year, teens from Yorkton appear before a Court of Queen's Bench judge for a hands-on look at Canada's justice system.

Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) passenger fares will increase by an average of 4.76 per cent beginning April 1, 2012. The average fare increase per ticket is $1.45 based on an average one way trip of 117 miles.

Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings jumped by 2.7 per cent in January compared to a year ago, according to a report from Statistics Canada. Average weekly earnings in the province were $907.44, the highest on record for Saskatchewan.

New surgical data updated to January 31, 2012, shows that Saskatchewan continues to make progress improving access to surgery for patients.