Local Arts

Yorkton Councillor Aaron Kienle was back in school recently. Kienle, in his first term on council, attended the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association Summer School held at the University of Regina.

Kids had a chance to adopt a new friend with the Yorkton Public Library’s Stuffed Animal Adoption Day. Kids had a chance to adopt a the animal, get it a checkup and a collar, and hear a story.

Bill Wilson and Kelly Gabel fired up the grill and got burgers cooking at Yorkton Hyundai on Aug. 17. They raised $737 for Sask Abilities.

Premier Scott Moe was in Yorkton on Aug. 16, meeting constituents and speaking to people from the region about the government’s plan for the province.

The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society will host its second annual Heritage Dinner as a fundraiser towards fixing up the old mill in the city.

Workers are laying the groundwork for two soccer fields in Logan Green, setting up irrigation this week. Construction began last month with an expected mid-autumn end date.

The 2018 edition of Rhythm ‘n Ribs turned a solid profit, allowing the event organizers to contribute $38,782 to the Health Foundation. The presentation was made at a press conference Friday.

The Yorkton RCMP is warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl after the drug was seized during a traffic stop in the city on May 25.

The Children’s Pioneer Days at the Western Development Museum proved that whether it’s 1818 or 2018, there are some pastimes that never get old.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce held a “coffee house” event last Thursday as a way to connect with the community.