Local Arts

“The worshipful treatment of pets may be the thing that unites all Americans,” wrote an Atlantic Magazine blogger in July, describing the luxury terminal for animals under construction at New York’s JFK airport.

This past weekend former graduates of the Yorkton Regional high School, class of 1975 met for their 40th reunion.This class has gotten together for the past 10, 20, 30 and now 40 years.

In 2011, Yorkton Plumbing & Heating supported our 2nd Habitat build on Elizabeth Avenue with a donation of $20,000.00 worth of materials and labour. This helped Habitat put a family of seven into an affordable home.

A bomb threat at the Painted Hand Casino ended peacefully. Alex Brian Peepeetch, 41, pleaded guilty to one charge of providing a false message to cause harm.

Kathy Connors and Dr. Fay Myers have become the latest individuals bestowed a lifetime membership by the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

Building permits in Saskatchewan took a huge jump in July 2015, up 59.8 per cent over June (seasonally adjusted), the highest percentage increase among the provinces. On the national front, permits dropped 0.6 per cent over the same period.

We asked all the candidates the same 11 questions on a wide range of issues plus one specific to their party. Over the six weeks leading up to Election Day, October 19, we present their answers unedited and in their entirety.

Old-time harvesting in Yorkton area. Children had so much pleasure playing in hay stacks like the one portrayed here.

Parkland College is proud to announce the launch of its official mobile app. The Parkland College App is available now as a free download for iPhone and Android mobile phone users.

They may no longer be able to make music, but a used guitar string can still be something of beauty. Michelle Dall’acqua from Edmonton, Alberta made her way to Sunflower this year to sell her hand-made, recycled guitar string jewelry.