Local Arts

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.

The Ministry of Justice has completed an extensive review of fees for services within Provincial Court.

The Government of Saskatchewan has released the schedule for Subsurface Mineral Rights Public Offerings, making the transition to a competitive auction process for rights to potash and brine mineral exploration and development.

No more tests, study breaks, or detentions. The Yorkton Regional High School Class of 2018 stepped into the next stage of life on Thursday as they graduated from their home-away-from home.

Recently, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is formalizing the expansion of a mentorship program for Indigenous post-secondary students, while at the same time celebrating the success the program has seen in its first four years.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike was riding around Yorkton on June 19, raising money and awareness surrounding heart disease in the area. Riders in Yortkon raised a total of $13,735.55 through the fundraiser.

There is a gigantic pit outside of Yorkton. It’s long and deep enough to hold several trains. It’s lined with a black material that shines in the sun. Grab your garbage bags and compost bins; there’s a new landfill site in town.

HIV is a big problem in Saskatchewan. The province has the highest rate of the disease in Canada, with hundreds of confirmed cases. It’s an ailment that has impacted people from all walks of life.

Miniature war gaming is a favourite of mine, in particular skirmish level battles.

Few relationships can be as fraught as the one between a tenant and their landlord. After all the safety inspections, paperwork, and prepaid cheques, there is the day-to-day minutiae of communicating with another person.