Local Arts

The organization formerly known as the Saskatchewan Abilities Council Inc. has unveiled its new name. Dropping many letters from its moniker, it is now called SaskAbilities.

SaskPower is encouraging businesses to invest time and money into cutting back on energy costs. Representatives from SaskPower spoke at a Yorkton Chamber of Commerce (YCC) luncheon on Oct. 17.

Kids watched from behind yellow tape as their classmate slipped on a pair of sunglasses, a welder’s helmet, and heavy-duty gloves. Sparks flew as he used a welding striker on a piece of metal. A professional welder guided his aim.

The Sunrise Health Region has received $95,000 in fines in response to Occupational Safety and Health violations, including one that resulted in serious injuries to an employee. The fines were issued in Yorkton Provincial Court on Monday, October 20.

Yorkton’s N.L. Construction has been recognized by the Saskatchewan ABEX Awards, taking home the prize for young entrepreneur.

Firefighters in Yorkton and Canora battled a rash of blazes across their communities last weekend. A series of fires around Yorkton kept the fire department busy from Oct. 17-18.

Some details of the below story are violent and could be upsetting to some readers. A woman has been sentenced for her role in connection with the September, 2016 murder of Lawrence Skoretz of Yorkton.

Fort York located in the heart of downtown Toronto is the largest collection of buildings of the War of 1812.

The annual FCC Drive Away Hunger Food Drive took place in the city last week. Thanks to local schools and business in Yorkton FCC collected a total of 29,471.25 meals.

Canadian music has been the spark behind many careers, and jazz musician Laila Biali’s career is one.