Local Arts

Yorkton's MLA is now a member of the Saskatchewan Government cabinet. In a ceremony at the Legislature September 24, Premier Brad Wall installed Greg Ottenbreit as minister of rural and remote health.

Conflict over the future of liquor retailing in Saskatchewan is heating up again as Sobey's has opened the province's second fully private liquor store in Saskatoon. The first, operated by Coop, opened in March.

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart proclaimed September 28 to October 4, 2014, as Animal Health Week in Saskatchewan to acknowledge the exemplary job producers do in caring for their livestock.

World Breastfeeding Week in Canada happens October 1-7, which is the 40th week of the year, thus symbolizing the 40th week of pregnancy.

Children, their families and project partners celebrated a major milestone for the Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan (CHS) with a ground-breaking ceremony at the construction site.

Insects in the operating room at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre caused the cancellation of two days of surgery.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the Community Rink Affordability Grant will be offered in 2014. This is the third consecutive year for the popular program.

Police have laid charges related to the theft of two antique cars and issued an arrest warrant for one of the suspects.

Local business people got their first look at the newly-minted Saskatchewan-Canada Job Grant (CSJG) program during an information session at Gallagher Centre September 24.

It was a day of fun and activity for more than 100 Yorkton and area youth Sunday thanks to a Jumpstart event at the Nexera Flexihall.