Local Arts

A Yorkton man will be receiving a life-saving award from St. John’s Ambulance (SJA). On Feb. 6, Darren Katzell was in Saskatoon for the birth of his first grandchild.

Overall, the city is in good shape, but don’t expect any major infrastructure renewal any time soon. That was the overarching message of Mayor Bob Maloney’s state of the city address at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon February 12.

2015 marked 30 years for the Yorkton Farm Toy show, which took place this past Saturday and Sunday. Enthusiasts from in and out of the city made their way into St.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for two Employee of the Year Awards. One award will be presented in each of two categories - the Front Line Employee Award and the Support Employee Award.

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.