Local Arts

Yorkton Council approved tax abatements for 2015 on several properties within the city at its regular meeting Monday. All properties are taxed on the basis of assessment, with tax notices sent out at the end of May.

Yorkton Council was unanimous in passing an exemption to the City’s Noise Bylaw after a request was made on behalf of the local Relay for Life.

Yorkton Council took the first steps on a discretionary use application which could see 24 new condominiums developed in the city.

Customer Service Awards were presented to SARCAN depots throughout Saskatchewan, with the Yorkton facility bringing home the Cleanliness Award in the extra-large depot category.

SaskEnergy is proposing rate adjustments that would result in residential customers saving $53 annually or 5.4 per cent on their heating bill.

The sounds of drum and dance were heard within the Farrell Agencies Arena at the Gallagher Centre over the weekend. The Grand Entry on Saturday displayed a brilliant sea of colours and detailed bead-work on both men and women.

Dr. Fay Myers, President and CEO of Parkland College has been recognized with Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) Distinguished Service Award for her many years of dedicated work on behalf of Canadian students and colleges. Dr.

The Ministry of Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, has lifted the ban on all open fires that was put into effect for much of northern Saskatchewan on May 22, 2015.

June is Stroke Awareness Month and St. John Ambulance wants to remind everyone how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke. When most people think of a stroke they think of the elderly.

Canadian Tire’s Jump Start program is dedicated to helping all kids play, and the month of June is the official Jump Start month in Canada.