Local Arts

Derek Connors, Director of Parkland Heatsavers Inc. in Yorkton, has pleaded guilty to two charges under Saskatchewan's Labour Standards Act and was fined $690 in Yorkton Provincial Court.

The Broadway Betties are the newest sports team in the city of Yorkton. The women's roller derby team is starting practices in the city, and while experience on skates is limited, enthusiasm is high for the new sports venture.

For those who are looking for histories of the Ukrainian people in parts of the Yorkton region, the book The History of R.M. of Sliding Hills (Mikado) is a very good resource. The author, Theodore Onufrijchuk compiled it in 1967.

If you are unable to complete your income tax and benefit return by yourself and are unable to pay for assistance, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program may be for you.

Ram Industries Inc. was chosen as Business of the Year at the ninth Yorkton Chamber of Commerce awards presented last Wednesday. Linda Turta president of Ram Industries said the award is one she is extremely proud of.

Yorkton Grade 8 students had a preview of the high school experience last week at Yorkton Regional High School's Raider for a Day event and Sacred Heart High School's Shadow Days.

The Sunrise Health Region will be offering a six week education and support program assisting individuals and their families who are dealing with cancer. The new workshop is called "Healing Journey.

The electricity needs of Saskatchewan are growing. At the same time much of SaskPower's infrastructure is aged.

Details were announced on a new condo development for the city by Ron Skinner Realty on Monday morning. "Catherine Street Condominiums" will be a two-building, 24-unit development erected on Catherine Street opposite St. Mary's Ukrainian Church.

The Clearing Bowerbirds Indie 8 out-of 10 Death is so uncomfortable and unavoidable that we spend the majority of our time trying to avoid it. Whether in conversation, or in its physical form, it's something most people don't think about.