Local Arts

Gordon Barnhart, University of Saskatchewan president and vice-chancellor toured Yorkton recently as part of an annual glad-handing effort aimed at boosting the school’s profile and funding. The visit was basically three-pronged, he explained.

For a third year running Yorkton Regional High School’s mock trial team are provincial champions.

In just four short years, organizers of the Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo have turned it into a major event. “It’s just crazy,” said Darren Wandy, show president. “People are coming out of the woodwork.

Parrish and Heimbecker Ltd Elevator fire, July 23, 1953. Damage was $13,000. It was located opposite the Canadian Pacific Railway station, but rebuilt on the Canadian National Railway right-of-way; a new site at #25 Seventh Avenue North in 1953.

What looked like a positive downward trend in school zone speeding following the introduction of video speed enforcement in Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw reversed itself in March.

SaskGaming released its 2014 Annual Report in the Legislature on April 15, declaring a net income before payment to the General Revenue Fund (GRF) of $49.8 million, up from $41.1 million in 2013.

A group of Grade 5 students at MC Knoll School are learning about biodiversity and citizen science first hand.

Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event in the world. More than six million Canadians — including nearly every school-aged child — participate in an Earth Day activity in their communities.

Health Canada continues to receive reports of cats and dogs becoming ill from flea and tick treatments.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court March 2: Jasmine Fraser Kapoor April Priscillia Key Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincial Court at 306-786-1400 or their loca