Local Arts

"Art from the Heart," Sacred Heart High School's first showcase of artwork by its students, was held at the school on June 21.

Saskatchewan's highly successful provincial Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations (LSVCC) proved to be increasingly popular with investors, who purchased more than $76 million in funds this year - a 27 per cent increase from the previous year

The Boston Pizza Yorkton Regional High School Female Student of the Month for June is Rebecca Kriger. Rebecca is a grade twelve student at the YRHS. She has been a member of the SRC since her grade ten year, being the Female President this year.

The Sunrise Health Region's search for a new chief executive officer ended last week with the appointment of interim CEO Suann Laurent to the permanent position.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Thistledown Literary Award - Sheridan Polinsky Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association Award - Brittany Ayers Workers' Compensation Award - Dakota German Intramural Award - Justin Shumay Greatest Contribution to the Arts A

This year's National Aboriginal Day celebrations on June 21 were held at Yorkton's Painted Hand Casino. Organized by the Yorkton Tribal Council, the day's festivities included music, games, dance demonstrations, free food, and a tipi raising.

A candlelight vigil was held Thursday night to remember Jimmy Wiebe.

Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information group meeting, Wed., July 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Yorkton & District Nursing Home Conference Room. Everyone welcome. For more information contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.

The Saskatchewan Government is on track to complete a four-year plan to renew Saskatchewan provincial parks.

Amendments to The Correctional Services Act Regulations enabling corrections officials from the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing (CPSP) to listen to calls recorded on its inmate telephone system have been approved.