Local Arts

The Louis Dreyfus Commodities canola crushing plant celebrated a major achievement last week. Opening in 2009, the plant, which shipped its first 100-car unit of meal in April 2011, recently shipped its 100th 100-car trainload of canola meal.

Another "Star" will light up the prairie sky as the Yorkton Arts Council proudly presents the next concert in the 40th Anniversary "Stars For Saskatchewan" concert series: Angele Dubeau and La Pieta, Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 PM in the Anne Portnuf

For those on a budget or those who just like being a bit crafty, the world of print 'n play games offers a plethora of opportunities. The great thing about PnP games are that they take a passion for gaming and expand it into the creative realm.

Sifton was one of the most energetic and innovative members of the Liberal cabinet. In the fall of 1896, as Minister of the Interior he set out to find more settlers for the West.

City of Yorkton Manager Lonnie Kaal will receive a Meritorious Service Award from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association. "The SUMA Awards Banquet will be held in February of 2015 in Regina.

Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Chief Wallace Fox speaks at the official grand opening of the band's new Castle Building Centre on Highway 10.

The first annual Peace Walk was held Sunday, September 21st. The event, hosted by Living Peace Association, celebrates International Peace Day.

In support of Shoppers Drug Mart's ongoing commitment to women's health, the Company and its Associate-owners announced today that the 13th annual Tree of Life campaign will run from September 20th, 2014 to October 17th, 2014.

The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society is continuing its efforts to save the old mill building. That was the simple message to Yorkton Council Monday when Vern Brown gave the Society's annual report.

The face of the holidays will be getting a facelift in the city as Yorkton Council voted unanimously to replace its street decorations a year ahead of schedule.