Local Arts

It was decided to build a new hospital in Yorkton in 1958 and a building committee of seven members was organized in February of 1959. The members were J.J. Schwartz, F. Laue, L. Mclean, F. Betker, J. Harason; J. Wolfe and L. Churko.

Little Caesars is expanding, and Yorkton is at the top of the list for new locations. The business is looking at locations along Broadway, as well as a franchisee to open up in the city.

The August sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $3.0 million in revenue for the province, at an average price of $306 per hectare. After four sales in 2015, land sale revenues total $35.7 million.

Big Brother Big Sisters and over fifty entrants inhabited the Wal-Mart parking lot Saturday afternoon with their 14th annual Show N’ Shine. All makes and models of automobiles were showcased, attracting a diverse range of car enthusiasts.

Glen Scrimshaw, one of Canada’s premier artists, is the newest Saskatchewan artist to have his artwork featured on a collector coin from the Royal Canadian Mint.

It may be August, but kids and teens are squeezing every last ounce out of their summer vacations. Sunday evening at the skate park brought out skateboarders, bicyclists and scooters performing tricks and jumps.

Buying used can be a great way to get an affordable vehicle but consumers need to be cautious and do their homework before they buy.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society held their annual Fruit Flower and Vegetable Show, bringing together the best flowers, arrangements and produced that the town’s local gardeners had to offer.

When a child has medical needs it is stressful enough for parents, anything that can help is going to be warmly embraced.

The first ever Taste the Land of Living Skies Farm Tours, hosted by Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK), took place August 10-12, 2015 in Regina and area.