Local Arts

The next generation of farmer will mostly come from strong and vibrant family farms, according to a recent Farm Credit Canada (FCC) survey. "Family farms are not going to disappear in Canada.

The City of Yorkton had provided land to the Parkland College and East Central Research Foundation (ECRF) Research Farm for the past two years.

An energetic new show, QUILTY... As Sewn! is waiting for you at community pARTners gallery in the Yorkton Public Library. Colourful quilts and a variety of other works of art by York Colony Quilters Guild is on display from now till late October.

The legislative session's fall opening this week will have a larger number of distinguished guests than usual, as diplomats from more than 50 countries converge on the province for a special mission showcasing Saskatchewan to a global audience.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people in Yorkton Court October 20: Chinelle Vaughn Asapace Brandi Ashley Hotomani Dustin Eli Medvid Chad Michael Sparvier Leroy Whitehawk Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yo

Motorists should expect to see construction crews out on Saskatchewan highways well into fall as more than 30 highway projects are currently underway.

Ministerial travel expenses for the first six months of the 2014-15 fiscal year, April 1 to September 30, 2014, are now available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/ministerial-travel. This fulflils a commitment made in April by Premier Brad Wall.

Education Minister Don Morgan was in Moose Jaw Monday, October 20 to kick off Education Week by celebrating local successes in the Prairie South School Division (PSSD).

Police issued 760 tickets to drivers speeding in school zones during September's province-wide traffic safety spotlight focusing on school zone safety.

The Special Olympics Parkland Valley (serving Yorkton and Area) is endeavoring to increase the community recreational athletic programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities in our region.