Local Arts

The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, 2011 that will provide tenants with additional notice for upcoming rent increases.

Kinsmen Club of Yorkton presents 7th Annual An Evening of Comedy featuring Tim Nutt, St. Mary's Cultural Centre, Yorkton. Fri., Jan. 13. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Supper 7:30 p.m. Show & Dance to follow.

Garth Tillman presented a cheque for $1,000 to Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation, to help fund the conceptual plan for a new regional hospital.

Yorkton Saskatchewan Party MLA Greg Ottenbreit has been appointed Deputy Whip by Premier Brad Wall. "It's a house leadership position," explained Ottenbreit, who will act as deputy to Whip Randy Weekes.

Plans were announced at the Gallagher Centre on Monday for an initiative that will change the way crime is addressed in Yorkton.

The existing City Cemetery was given a new life Monday, as Yorkton Council approved a plan to expand the facility.

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Ken Krawetz has taken the story of Saskatchewan's strong economy and promising growth prospects to New York City, where he was given a warm reception by a senior group of U.S. and international investors.

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather.

A few years ago a man entered a church in a Saskatchewan city, just before Christmas on the first Sunday of advent. His life felt dark with misery and with little hope of change.

The mild temperatures over the weekend were perfect for folks to get out and enjoy the snow. Approximately 1200 guests flocked to their favorite winter destination for some skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and even a few for snowbiking.