Local Arts

Ross Fisher, executive director of The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, submitted this Q&A as an update on the charitable organization's activities in 2011 and its plans for 2012.

HOMES Jon and Roy 7-out-of-10 Winter in Saskatchewan has fully tightened us in its icy grip. In late December, one can only patiently remember what July's heat feels like. It's such a dream-like recollection.

The Parkland College campus in Kamsack is getting a fresh look thanks to a handful of students enrolled in the Essential Skills program. Those registered in the Grade 10/GED programs have been hard at work since Dec.

Saskatchewan is again leading the nation with the largest percentage increase in retail sales figures among the provinces on a year-over-year basis according to figures released by Statistics Canada today.

Three new events will help expand the tourism opportunities in the city of Yorkton in 2012. The Yorkton Exhibition Association (YEA) is behind two of the events, hosting an already announced SSRA Snow Drags, as well as planning a new Seniors' Expo.

Eva Huber and Lois Lomenda from Stockholm attended coffee row on Tues., Dec. 13. Eva does lovely baking and had a display of Christmas favorites for sale all morning.

January has been declared "in Motion Month" in Yorkton, and the Department of Community Development, Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of programs to encourage active and healthy lifestyles and personal wellness.

Residents of Yorkton have become familiar with 100.5 The Rock since it took to the airwaves on January 2, 2006. On July 14, The Rock received CRTC approval to increase their transmitter power from 50 watts to 50,000 Watts.

The Sasquatch is myth for some, fantasy perhaps, or a well-contrived hoax. For others, the creatures exist, and for author Shannon Gilmour the existence is very real and very personal.

Didukh and Kalachi symbolic of a family reunion for Christmas Eve observances.