Local Arts

Effective Sept. 1, the former Farrell Agencies Arena at the Gallagher Centre has become the Westland Arena, as Westland Insurance Group recently purchased Farrell Agencies Limited in Yorkton.

Cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Karey Harris is the Acro Educator for the 2020-2021 season with Sask Express.

With school being pushed back a week there is an opportunity to have the kids get in a little more skill development sessions before the minor hockey season starts.

Maranda Belcourt and family have new home

The City of Yorkton will have a new mayor after this November’s municipal election. Bob Maloney, who has held the position the past eight years announced Monday on the steps of City Hall he would not seek another term.

In baseball the difference in a doubleheader can be significant as the Parkland U15 Expos learned Saturday. The Expos hosted their namesake rivals the Regina Expos and in game one rolled to a 15-5 victory via the mercy rule after five innings.

On Aug. 24. the Yorkton RCMP received a complaint of theft and mischief to a rural property in the RM of Saltcoats. Multiple auto parts, tires, auto accessories and fuel were taken during this theft.

Val Morhart’s paintings are a window into the past. He said he’s inspired by thinking about the way it used to be, farming life and the legacy of the pioneers in the area.

Wanda Knoss is a photographer and painter who lives on a ranch south of Rockglen. “I grew up in Killdeer. My husband and I have a ranch. We have three children and six grandchildren.