Local Arts

There is a new show ongoing through July and August at the Community pARTners Gallery located in the Yorkton Public Library; ‘Common Truths’ by artist Donna Langhorne.

A collaboration between several construction organizations in the province has resulted in the launch of a new youth training program, focused on teaching safety know-how when digging near underground utility lines.

The power of women helped make the newly-formed Treaty Land Sharing Network a reality, an initiative that is considered to be the first step toward land-based reconciliation and fulfilling and implementing the Treaty relationship.

It has come to the RCMP's attention that a fake Yorkton RCMP Facebook account has been created. The account has been set up as a personal page rather than a business or organizational page.

Fundraising for the grandstand replacement at the Yorkton Exhibition grounds continues. And today it was given a boost as the Yorkton Tribal Council (YTC), made a presentation of $25,000.

Regina Police have laid charges against two individuals after investigation into the death of a two-year-old last month deemed a homicide.

Vaccines Reported An additional 7,787 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,321,210.

Fundraising for what is now being Phase I of the grandstand replacement project, was given a significant shot in the arm today as Richardson Pioneer made a $50,000 donation.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency highlighted five wildfires as being threats to communities. Steve Roberts, vice-president of operations for the agency, provided an update to media on July 15. He said there were 129 active fires.

LDC has presented the Yorkton Exhibition with a donation of $25,000 for the grandstand replacement project. LDC Procurement Manager Darryl Flunder presented the cheque Tuesday to Brett Callin, a Director with the Yorkton Exhibition Association.