Local Arts

A new group in Yorkton is focusing on helping immigrants in settling in the city.

Pictured here is Karl Engel Sr. of the Stornoway district when he was in his late 20s and was out hunting wolves with the help of the three hounds. In the 1920s when this photo was taken, the winter transportation would have been by horse and sleigh.

Thirty new University of Saskatchewan (U of S) family medicine graduates are practising in Saskatchewan, adding to a growing physician workforce, delivering health care services to residents of the province.

The Government of Saskatchewan renewed funding of $330,000 last week for three municipal community policing positions.

A fugitive wanted in Saskatchewan on marijuana production and trafficking charges is scheduled to appear in person at Yorkton Provincial Court December 22.

Music groups from throughout the community came together for a Christmas Concert on December 8, entertaining an enthusiastic crowd at the Anne Portnuff Theatre.

With the approach of the holiday season, employers and young workers are reminded that 14- and 15-year-olds must take the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) before they start working.

The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association (SEDA) hosted Tournament 3 in the southern region. The debate, drawing Yorkton and Regina, brought together kids to have a debate on the theme of sports.

The Recreation Vehicle Service Technician (RVST) is now a designated, apprenticeable trade in Saskatchewan, according to the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).

The Yorkton Film Festival is again pleased to partner with Telefilm Canada, SODEC Quebec, and the National Film Board to celebrate The Shortest Day of Film.