Local Arts

The light horse ring at the Yorkton summer fair was a classroom of sorts for Natasha Quigley. Quigley was shadowing show judge Tammy Hayward as part of a process to become a carded judge through the Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF).

The Health Foundation’s Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs will be bringing top quality barbecue to Yorkton. The amateur competition, challenging local barbecue enthusiasts to prepare their best ribs, is another highlight of the event.

During its fourth year of successful fundraising, RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty Family Fun Day has raised $10,000 to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Superstore wants people to eat together, and to encourage people to eat together, enjoy time with their family and make memories, they gave people the chance to eat at Superstore with a free barbecue, complete with entertainment by the Old Country La

Yorkdale students, teachers, and parents bade goodbye to another school year at an awards ceremony on Jun. 27.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the pilot program, allowing trucks to increase the weight on wide-base single tires has been extended for one more year.

The 2018-19 student loan year is underway and students can now submit their applications for student financial assistance for academic programs beginning on or after August 1, 2018.

Families gathered at the Western Development Museum on Sunday to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Businesses from around Yorkton hosted booths and games at the event. Kids rode in a fire truck while adults enjoyed music and live entertainment.

Crystal Dyste is continuing to grow her Have You Met My Dragon? series. The third book in the series, focusing on self-harm, is set to launch on Jul. 15.

Beach goers perused the Good Spirit summer market at the provincial park on Saturday. The market brought together local businesses on Jun. 30. It was the first gathering of the season. The market will be held every Saturday this summer from 9 a.m.