Local Arts

The Saskatchewan Bed and Breakfast Association gathered in Yorkton at Patrick Place to discuss issues that are relevant to their business and honor the best in the province.

For the past three issues I have been writing about the rather ancient game of Shogi, which many recognize as Japanese chess.

Every family has their own traditions, and for The Leahys, that tradition means getting on stage and performing.

The Parkland Dance Festival took place at the Yorkton Regional High School this year, with over 600 entrants taking part. Solos, trios, small group and large group dancers were present.

Dr. Bill Webster, grief counselor, author, TV host and international speaker is coming back to Sunrise Health Region.

The Newcomers Network is a group formed to get information out to people and groups who wish to sponsor refugees in Yorkton.

There are two major roadway projects being undertaken in the city, and residents clearly have concerns about both.

The Canadian government is remaining close-lipped about efforts to free a former Yorkton resident being held hostage by terrorists in the Philippines.

A 16-year-old Yorkton girl remains missing a week after she was last seen at the Yorkton bus depot. Mekayla Bali, a.k.a. Niebergall, was reported missing by her family on April 12 when she failed to return from school Tuesday evening.

A potentially explosive Rural Municipality of Orkney ratepayers meeting last week did not exactly erupt in fireworks, but it did underscore a deep-seated malaise based roughly on a rural-urban divide.