Local Arts

SaskAbilities - Yorkton Region said thank-you to its SACRAN customers today. The local organization had the barbecue fired-up, and were offering patrons hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch.

The sidewalks on the north side of Smith Street between Fourth and Fifth Ave. are being replaced as part of the City of Yorkton’s annual sidewalk replacement program.

While it’s been nearly two decades since the Vancouver Grizzlies called Vancouver home, B.C. fans recall the short-lived legacy with pride. Of course, the team didn’t win very many games, but Vancouverites loved their Grizzlies, regardless.

Phase one of the ‘shave and pave’ of Broadway Street East began on Aug. 6, with the paving machine, pictured above, ready for work. The work is expected to last until Sept. 27, with each phase lasting two weeks – one week for each side of the road.

The best in gardening is on display at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex on Aug. 7. The Yorkton Horticultural Society is hosting their Annual Fruit Flower and Vegetable Show, with area gardeners bringing off their prize plants to show off.

White Butte RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old male youth from a residence in Pilot Butte, SK. Vaughn is described as being 5’10” tall with a slender build and weighs approximately 140 lbs.

Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory

The number of people hurt or killed in traffic collisions on Saskatchewan roads continues to trend downwards, with substantially lower numbers in 2018 than the previous 10-year average.

Don Kunkel might reasonably be looked at as a ‘Don of many trades’.

'The Underdog Duckling' by Sally Meadows Published by Your Nickle's Worth Publishing Review by Amanda Zimmerman $14.