Local Arts

The City of Yorkton's first modern garbage collector purchased in 1947. Standing left to right: Alderman A. Border, City Clerk Howard Jackson, Alderman H. W. Vaughan, City Engineer, H.N. Bailey, Mayor Charles A. Peaker, Alderman F.

Truckers are advised winter weights will come into effect Dec. 1. The ministry allows winter weights on applicable provincial highways as early as Nov. 16 or as late as Dec. 1, depending on weather.

The City of Yorkton is updating its Property Standards Bylaw, which received unanimous second reading support from Council at its regular meeting Monday.

The Saskatchewan Party swept back into power Monday in what can only be termed a landslide victory. The Saskatchewan Party unofficially captured 49 seats, up from 38 in the last term, relegating the New Democrats to only nine seats.

Janitorial services provided to the City of Yorkton will now be under three-year contracts, saving dollars in some areas, and increasing costs in others.

Forty Grade 9 students gained a better understanding of the mining industry, a greater appreciation of their parents, and insight into career possibilities for themselves, all in one day during the Mosaic Esterhazy Take-Our-Kids-to-Work tour of the K

Highway 1 between Moose Jaw and Regina has been named "Saskatchewan's Highway of Heroes" as a permanent tribute to Canadian Forces personnel from Saskatchewan who have lost their lives in service to our country.

Kyle Braeden Furness, the man charged with the murder of Yorkton convenience store worker Jim Wiebe this summer, pled guilty to second-degree murder and breaking & entering before a Court of Queen's Bench judge on November 4.

We all know we should get a good night's sleep, eat well, exercise and take some time to do the things you enjoy... but it's easier said than done.

The high prices for canola enjoyed the last couple of years are likely to fade at least somewhat in 2012. At least that is the expectation of analyst Mike Jubinville.