Local Arts

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.

Canada Post has left downtown Yorkton. With the closure of Dowie’s Quick Print at the end of March, the postal service is going to reduce the number of service outlets in the city to two.

Spring is here to stay and it brings something new for motorcycle owners – a third option for injury coverage from SGI, called Reduced No Fault.

Step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch… At the beginning of the musical A Chorus Line, a chorus line sings “God, I hope I get it. I hope I get it. How many people does he need?” Ashley Arnett can relate.

The best of business in Yorkton is set to be honoured with the Celebrate Success Awards. Nominees were announced at a recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

When you have been doing something for years, you have to occasionally look for ways to keep it fresh.

Marie-Josée Lord’s love of music was reignited by discovering voice. The soprano will give the city the chance to fall in love with voice just like she did on April 11. Born in Haiti, Lord came to Canada after being adopted by a couple in Quebec.