Local Arts

Saskatchewan's unemployment rate remains the lowest in Canada for the thirteenth consecutive month. According to figures released by Statistics Canada today, the province's rate currently sits at 4.

The Bredenbury Busy Bees will be serving coffee Mondays only in the afternoon for the month of January and February. Coffee will resume being served mornings and afternoons in March.

The Western Financial YRHS Female Student of the Month for December 2013 is Addison Wiebe. Addison is a quiet young lady who shows responsibility in her school work and who has a strong commitment to meeting expectations.

Saskatchewan municipalities are getting a financial boost as they prepare to participate in the Multi-Material Recycling Program (MMRP).

It was a busy year for construction in Saskatchewan as building permits hit an all-time annual high in 2013. There were $3.15 billion in building permits issued in the province last year, up 1.

A Valentine card from the mid 1940s, compliments of my own Childhood Memories Collection. Many of the collection's valentines have children at play, often accompanied by a dog.

A new winter activity will soon be offered in Yorkton following a decision by Yorkton Council. By unanimous vote at its regular meeting Monday Council gave its approval for a snowboard hill in the city.

A significant increase in the cost to develop land in Yorkton is on its way after a Development Charges Bylaw was given unanimous second and third reading support by City Council Monday.

Yorkton and area Ukrainian-Canadians are adding their voices to calls for the Government of Canada to do more about ongoing unrest in Ukraine.

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart has announced he will lead a 12-day trade mission to promote Saskatchewan agriculture in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco.