Local Arts

The Yorkton RCMP are investigating a robbery that happened at the 7/11 on Broadway Street West on August 5. According to a Facebook post made by the RCMP, on August 5, 2018, at approximately 11:50PM, two unknown masked males entered the business.

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for the following areas: Tornado watch in effect for: R.M. of Calder including Calder and Wroxton R.M. of Cana including Melville R.M. of Churchbridge including Churchbridge and MacNutt R.M.

Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs 2018 was held at the Gallagher Centre grounds in Yorkton Friday through Sunday. The fundraising event for the Health Foundation featured five travelling barbecue trucks serving up ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork.

The Full Throttle Automotive Show and Shine hosted by Full Throttle Auto was held in the parking lot of Burger King in Yorkton Saturday.

A barbecue fundraiser for Dance Innovations was held Saturday at Save On Foods in the Parkland Mall in the city. Money raised will go to support students who are travelling for summer dance education opportunities.

There was a two vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a gravel truck at the intersection of Highway #9 and Queen St. at 4:23 p.m.

The Canadian Federation of University Women raised money for scholarships w ith a Hot Dog sale at Yorkton Co-op on July 27. Pictured are Sandra Baron, Mary Beth Kohlert and LuAnne Malinowski, who were cooking for hungry folks in Yorkton.

The Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association wants kids to take a closer look at the world outside, and they’re always looking at different things that might get kids interested.

The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society is improving the area around the mill in order to make it a green space in the heart of Yorkton. A pair of recent donations are helping make that possible.

What we wear can define us, and what people wear through history, whether they’re wearing it for work or leisure, can tell us something about the lives they lead.