Local Arts

This week in 1950, the Korean War was escalating. The Canadian ships HMCS Cayuga, HMCS Athabaskan, and HMCS Sioux had joined the United States naval task force as part of the United Nations contingent on July 13, 1950. The war began on June 25, 1950.

Ron Styles announced that he would retire from his position as SaskTel President and CEO effective July 1, 2017.

On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, the Sunrise Regional Health Authority met in the Board Room at Yorkton Regional Health Centre in Yorkton. The following is a summary of the highlights from the meeting.

The lady in white proved to be just right Saturday evening. Attired in an all-white dress, Julianna Moore from Saint Lazare, MB.

The rollout for SaskTel’s infiNET service has begun. Starting July 6, the first homes in the city will be able to sign up for the new service. The plan is to have the entire city eligible for infiNET by the end of 2017.

People in Saskatchewan who need support to address problematic alcohol use now have access to another form of treatment.

The newest offering at the Outlook Art Gallery is definitely one of the most patriotic exhibits in some time, as their yearly fabric art collection puts a spotlight on Canada’s 150 th anniversary with a number of unique quilts.

This year, the Sa skatchewan Research Council (SRC) is marking its 70th year in business. In April 1947, the province established SRC with a mandate of undertaking projects that would help in the advancement of the province’s industrial development.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has announced the guest speaker at its 19th annual business dinner. Michael Campbell will talk at the event on September 27, at the St. Mary’s Cultural Centre.

Yorkton’s Got Talent was a new feature of this year’s Yorkton Exhibition.