Local Arts

Master of Adult Education Degree: Michelle Clarke, Esterhazy.Bachelor of Social Work Degree: Jennifer Dingman, Yorkton; Kristy Helbren, Yorkton; Leanne Sauser, Yorkton; Michael Shannon, Yorkton.

The City of Yorkton has been forced to look for an alternate provider of dispatching services for the City's fire department. "Since 2002 Yorkton Fire Protective Services has been utilizing the services of Med-Com Comprehensive Dispatching Services.

Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris commended the Government of Canada for its announcement of additional funding to support First Nations University learners.

A portion of the old Kent Flour Mill is going to be tendered for demolition and removal following a unanimous decision of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.

Yorkton Municipal RCMP reported an attempted child abduction on Friday, June 11th. It was about 8:30 a.m. when a 10 year old girl was walking to a friend's home before school started.

Visitors to Saskatchewan's provincial parks will be picnicking in style this summer with the addition of a number of new picnic tables and barbeques.

On June 4th, 5th, and 6th the 2nd annual Parkland Regional Artists Development Opportunity (PRADO) weekend took place in Yorkton. PRADO is shared between three communities; Yorkton, Melville, and Esterhazy. This years show took place in Yorkton.

Saskatchewan's unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) of 5.0 per cent is the lowest in Canada and well below the national unemployment rate of 8.1 per cent, according to today's Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.

Sunrise Health Region has approved a balanced budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, but has tightened its belt in order to come out even. The health region will eliminate its double occupancy long-term care rooms.

Saltcoats seniors and friends will be holding the season ending supper on Friday, June 25 at Simone's Restaurant. There is a sign up sheet at the restaurant for reservations.