Local Arts

Are you getting ready for a trip this winter season? The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) wants you to "surf before you fly" and check out their website, www.travelhealth.gc.ca for advice on how to stay healthy during your travels.

Grief does not do well on its own. Every grieving person needs support in one way or another.

For two weeks drama students at Yorkton Regional High School were given a new vision of things thanks to having four artists in residence visiting the school.

Premier Brad Wall announced recently that Dr.

Saskatchewan residents will see an additional $25.2 million in annual tax savings as a result of the indexation of the provincial income tax system in 2012.

Arthur L. McBurney of Yorkton. Curlers had their own rocks in those years. They were kept in lockers that can be seen in the background of this photos. McBurney was City Councillor from 1946 to 1964.

The deadline for submitting nominations for the Celebrate Success Business Awards has been extended by one week to January 27. Nomination forms are available from the chamber office or the Chamber website at www.yorktonchamber.com.

The students of MC Knoll School this month collected nearly 2,000 used toys and books for children in need.

In recognition of National Non-Smoking Week, the Government of Saskatchewan reaffirms its commitment to reduce tobacco use in the province, protect people from environmental tobacco smoke and assist those who want to quit using tobacco.

To help ensure SaskWater continues to meet customer needs for safe, reliable, quality water, the corporation will be raising rates effective for the April 2012 billing period. The increase is a part of a multi-year rate adjustment for 2012 to 2014.