Local Arts

In a few short weeks, Kristal Kaban's time in university will be finished. Soon, she'll receive her degree in accounting from the Southern Alberta institute of technology, well on her way to becoming a self-proclaimed, "bean counter".

Yorkton Council received an update on its West Storm Drainage Study and design project during its regular meeting Monday. Associated Engineering (EA) has been doing the review, and company representative Jason Horner made Monday's presentation.

Brandy Young was the $10,000 winner at the Painted Hand Casino's 2011 Talent Show on Saturday night.

Every time you think the world of games influenced by chess has been exhausted, something new comes along to intrigue.

People with disabilities are under-represented in the work force. The question is: Why is this important to business owners? People with disabilities are experienced problem solvers with a proven ability to adapt.

The Boston Pizza Yorkton Regional High School Female Student of the Month for February is Joelle Bode. Joelle is a grade 12 student. She participates in both the band and choir programs at the YRHS.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is hoping to receive a flood of nominations for its 2011 Employee of the Year Award.

The United Nations designates March 22 as World Water Day, which has been celebrated for almost two decades, to acknowledge the value of water and humanity's need to conserve it.

Yorkton's Community Development, Parks and Recreation is looking for new office space. "As our community grows so do the City services required to support that growth.

The Saskatchewan Party presented the province's 2011 budget Wednesday. While the document is the last budget before the scheduled election this fall, Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit said it was "not really" what he would term a pre-election budget.