Local Arts

“It would have been nice to have seen more people out to the polls.

As polling stations opened Monday morning, the eventual result of the Saskatchewan election was never really in doubt. All indications were the Saskatchewan Party would form a majority government; the only question was how big the win would be.

Looking North from Broadway Street West. A switch tower was usually located on the right hand side of the track near a track switch, so the engineer who rode in the cab on the right side of the of the locomotive could see signals.

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the big outdoor events in the province. The 2016 event, taking place from April 16-17, is aimed at giving something for everyone who spends time outdoors.

For all intents and purposes, the provincial election campaign of March 7 to April 3 2016 was a one-horse race.

Trees tell a story. In fact, trees tell many stories. That will be the message of Colin Laroque, the after-dinner speaker at Symposium, an event hosted by the Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association in Saltcoats April 23.

Yorkton is one step closer to having two new major chain stores. The City confirmed last week that both Save On Foods and Winners have taken out development permits. Mayor Bob Maloney is pleased with the progress.

A local business person has teamed up with the Family Resource Centre to bring a natural health event back to Yorkton April 22 and 23 at SIGN on Broadway. Stacey Tress, of Garden Therapy Yorkton, said she wanted the event to coincide with Earth Day.

The 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic for Health will be held on Thursday, June 9th at Deer Park Golf Course, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. “We have two goals for this tournament.

The weather may remain unsettled as winter tries to hang on, but it will soon be the time of warmer weather, and that means outdoor activities.