Local Arts

The Parkland College awarded $68,350 in internal scholarships to 72 students from across east-central Saskatchewan at its awards ceremony at the Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton on March 7.

Internationally trained professionals will be able to put their knowledge and skills to work sooner with a new pilot project funded by the Government of Saskatchewan, the Government of Canada and the private sector.

An Unwavering Band of Light Artist: Jenny Owen Youngs Indie 8.5 out-of 10 The Internet is such an amazing tool for finding relatively unknown musicians loaded with talent.

Young Saskatchewan business owners are invited to apply for the second annual SYPE Volta Award.

Yorkton Council has unanimously supported the recommendation of City Administration to enter into an agreement with New Line Skateparks for the design and construction of the new Yorkton Skatepark.

The City of Yorkton is moving to bring some rules to how home and business street addresses are applied in the city.

Jason Farrell is hoping he'll get a chance to face some dragons. Farrell recently took part is a recent audition to appear on the popular Dragon's Den television program, where he hopes being a 'hoser' will attract dragon interest.

The Adventures of Tintin (DVD/Blu-Ray) - Dir. Steven Spielberg. Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig. Near-perfect animated adventure film about a mystery-solving dog and the human who takes all the credit.

The Government of Canada has announced new funding to support youth in Yorkton to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market.

The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month (www.sacp.