Local Arts

Santa Claus was in Yorkton for breakfast at the Yorkton Fire Hall, where residents had the opportunity to enjoy a free pancake breakfast and also meet the big man himself.

Zoey Roy doesn’t mind that people are uncomfortable when she speaks, in fact she prefers it. Roy, who presented the Ally Affirmation Workshop at the Yorkton Public Library on Nov. 20, knows that people are uncomfortable when people talk about race.

The skies were dark but Broadway St. was bright and cheerful as Yorkton’s Santa Claus Parade made its way down the street.

The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to fund police in Yorkton. The municipal police grant provides funding to police services across the province through annual grants.

Yorkton has updated its threat assessment protocols. The city’s school divisions, community organizations and emergency services signed the Community Support Threat Assessment Protocol on Nov. 22.

It will soon be easier to walk around Yorkton, thanks to the Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID). At a meet and greet on Nov. 21, the organization announced a plan to pay for walking paths along Dracup Ave.

The Calder School has been slated for permanent closure at the end of the current school year. The Good Spirit School Division Board of Education made the final decision on the school’s fate at its regular Board meeting Thursday, Oct.

Christmas is coming, and kids went to the Yorkton Public Library to get their lists in order and sent their requests to Santa Claus. Pictured, Mason McDowell took the time to make some art for Father Christmas.

In July a fundraising barbecue was held at Giant Tiger Yorkton. Giant Tiger supplied the food and condiments. Knights of Columbus Father Delaere Council No.5182 and Habitat for Humanity provided the manpower to prepare and serve the food.

A Paint & Sparkle Christmas Class was hosted by All About Flowers & All About Gourmet, Gifts & Homedecor Thursday. It was an evening to learn how to paint wooden items with a Christmas flavour.