Local Arts

A warehouse on Smith Street was destroyed by fire on the evening of Jun. 21. A call came in to Yorkton Fire Protective Services at approximately 8:00 p.m., said Fire Chief Trevor Morrissey. The fire had started in the north end of the building.

The Health Foundation is pleased to announce that Rubicon Pharmacies has made a significant donation of $10,000 in support of the residents in our long-term care homes throughout east central Saskatchewan.

Dr. Grant Wright expressed his appreciation to the Health Foundation for a new laryngoscope, worth $10,800. “The previous scope lasted 20 years and was probably used on 10,000 patients.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks have an exciting summer lined up for guests of all ages.

MLA Greg Ottenbreit and Bernie Wlock led the way at the start of a fundraiser marathon. Joggers participated in Bernie’s Journey, a five- and 10-kilometer walk and run through Yorkton on June 16.

At the Yorkton Regional High School’s Awards Night, the students of the school were rewarded for their hard work over the school years. Winners were as follows: PAA Award of Excellence –Austin Hutchings - presented by Mr.

Bargain seekers and collectors shopped through a garage sale at the Yorkton SPCA lot on June 16. The event raised $3400, which will go towards general operations at the SPCA.

Gun enthusiasts set their sights on a worthy cause over the weekend. 33 shooters lined up at the Yorkton Gun Club on June 16 for the Sun’s Out Guns Out third annual wildlife habitat fundraiser.

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) has issued a Temporary Cease Trade Order against Coperstone Limited and Coperstone Partners Limited, which appear to be operating an unregistered online securities and derivatives tr

Pedestrians and businesses took over Second Avenue North on Jun. 16, filling the block with food, trinkets, and chalk. They participated in Rediscover Downtown Yorkton’s Street Festival, a day-long event of music and community spirit.