Local Arts

Saskatchewan had the highest percentage increase in trade among the provinces for March, with wholesale trade figures released by Statistics Canada today showing strong improvement for the province over 2010. In March 2011, wholesale trade was up 13.

Saskatchewan teachers have announced a second walkout on Wednesday and Thursday this week after another breakdown of contract negotiations with the province.

A tank and several armored vehicles with dozens of SWAT officers and a bomb robot rolled into a generally quiet Phoenix neighborhood on March 21, startling the residents.

The 16th annual Gala of The Health Foundation will take place on Saturday, October 22 at St. Mary's Cultural Centre in Yorkton. This year's theme is "A Gala Evening in Ukraine".

Saskatchewan residents have until July 5 to nominate individuals for the province's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. The Order of Merit recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the well-being of the province.

Unionized employees of the Yorkton Co-op walked out of work for a one-day study session on May 18 in pursuit of higher wages.

For Savannah Leigh Wellman, who performs as Redbird, interest in music started young and quickly became an outlet for whatever was transpiring in her life.

The Government of Saskatchewan will increase the province's minimum wage, effective September 1, 2011. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan announced the minimum wage will increase from $9.25 to $9.

A documentary film on the use of robots in war may not seem like a Saskatchewan film but 'Remote Control War' is among the finalists for the Ruth Shaw Award for Best Saskatchewan film at the Yorkton Film Festival.

Yorkton becomes the short film capital of Canada for the weekend as the 64th edition of the Yorkton Film Festival takes place this week in the city.