Local Arts

Warm and relatively dry weather has allowed producers to make good progress on harvest. Twenty-nine per cent of the crop is now combined and an additional 30 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

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. This week’s questions: 1.

September 2015 brings new programming at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) for the entire family. “This fall we have some really great programs and events at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum,” RSM Director Harold Bryant said.

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is enhancing service for customers through a new program that allows Saskatchewan vehicle owners to have some vehicle damage estimated at accredited auto repair firms.

The ABEX Awards recognize the best in Saskatchewan business, and this year two Yorkton businesses have been nominated. TA Foods and NL Construction are nominated for a combined total of four awards.

The Board of Education of the Good Spirit School Division is looking forward to the upcoming 2015-2016 school year with optimism and enthusiasm. The first day for staff was August 27th with students to start on Tuesday, September 1st.

Over the summer, northern Saskatchewan faced an unprecedented number of forest fires that, at its height, forced the evacuation of over 13,000 people from their homes for weeks over the summer.

No matter what happens in the upcoming federal election, Yorkton-Melville is sending a new Member of Parliament to Ottawa.

The Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review (COR) is seeking feedback from individuals and organizations on their opinions, concerns and experiences with the workers’ compensation system either through written submissions or by attending a publ

The Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre has officially opened. Formerly the Orcadia Youth Centre, the facility can now house up to 39 male offenders in a minimum security environment.