Local Arts

On Friday, April 29, members of the Esterhazy and Kamsack Detachments began an investigation in regards to uttering threats and breach of a probation order. The investigation led to the arrest of a Wroxton area resident.

Over 200 Catholic women from across the Regina ArchDiocese gathered Sunday, May 1 in Yorkton to attend the 88th annual Diocesan Catholic Women's League convention. The convention began with an evening Mass where the celebrant was Rev.

Yorkton Council received and filed a copy of the Yorkton Business Improvement District Development Plan for 2011 to 2013, as well as the 2011 YBID Budget at Council's regular meeting Monday.

The Mosaic Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to the province with a $4,000,000 donation to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

Nicole Ruttig has found a new passion participating in body figure competitions. While having similarities with body building, and organized through the provincial body building association, Ruttig said body figure is decidedly different.

SaskTel has expanded its 4G wireless network to 16 more locations across the province of Saskatchewan.

If one name gets over-used in the world of boardgames, it is chess. Game designers often compare their creations to chess, and some even tag the name to the new product, such as is the case with Dinosaur Chess.

As War Amps 2011 key tags go out across Saskatchewan, local residents may spot a familiar face on their TV screens. Jake Kahoot, 6, of Yorkton, appears in a War Amps public service announcement airing across Canada during the key tag mailing.

Did your salary go up by 12 per cent this year? If it didn't, how on earth can you afford the 12 per cent pay increase the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is demanding? Clearly, the union's demand is unreasonable.

Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure crews are increasing their maintenance efforts as saturated roadbeds begin to thaw and pavement surfaces show the effects in the form of surface breaks, cracks and potholes.