Local Arts

The public consultation process regarding the future of liquor retailing in the province is now complete.

12 Km S.W. of Springside, Sask. This photo circa 1915 was supplied by Lorna Parrott of Ottawa, previously of Yorkton, was reproduced from a glass negative, belonging to her father, James Wilson.

Yorkton has a pigeon problem. “There definitely is a pest bird issue,” said Richard Swallow of Riva Specialized Cleaning Services and Pigeon Control. “Is it any worse or better than any other urban area? Probably not.

Joseph N. Andrew has been reappointed Chairperson to the Bredenbury Housing Authority Board of Directors along with the reappointments of Donna Kitzul, Pamela Hall and Paulette Walker. There is one vacant position on the board.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. That old axiom is a “load of garbage” according to Sgt. (retired) Brian Trainor.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag. In recognition of that anniversary, Government House staff designed and built an interactive exhibit that pays tribute to the iconic national symbol.

Cases of measles have been reported in Canada. Measles is relatively rare in Canada thanks to high immunization rates across the country.

The Good Spirit School Division has changed its rules in order to honour a deserving member of the community who is not a staff member with one of its most prestigious awards.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the February forecast for spring runoff. A near normal spring runoff is expected across most of the southern half of Saskatchewan with below normal runoff for areas north of Cold Lake, La Ronge, and Creighton.

Saskatchewan teachers and the government finally have an agreement that will see them get a raise of 7.55 per cent over four years.