Local Arts

After reaching a peak in 2009, the Saskatchewan rate of new HIV infections has been stable during the last three years. 177 new cases were reported in 2012 compared to 200 in 2009.

Each month a male and a female student is selected as the SHHS Saint of the Month. Saint of the Month students are nominated by staff and students of SHHS.

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty recently revealed that an exact replica of Saskatchewan's own Scotty the T. rex is on display in Australia.

Over the years only a few miniature games have ever had just that 'wow' factor which says they should be a hit with gamers. Warmachine was the first, Malifaux another, and I must say Godslayer from Megalith Games makes the rather short list as well.

The 16th annual Santa Claus Parade was held Saturday. Warm winter weather helped draw a large crowd for the festive event. The parade kicks off the Christmas season in Yorkton and district.

A 17-year-old Yorkton male will be taking the bus or walking following an appearance in Yorkton court last week. The teen lost his licence for six months and was fined $500 for racing through a school zone at 105 km/h October 8.

Police issued almost 250 tickets November 19 and 20 during SGI's November traffic safety blitz Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up targeting cell phone use and improper or non-seatbelt use.

Saskatchewan will provide up to $1.1 million over the next year as part of a partnership agreement with Alberta to help prevent the spread of the mountain pine beetle into northern forests.

Being ready to take advantage of opportunities is important if you want to operate a business.

The faces artist Lynn Strendin call to her, and she listens, capturing those she likes most in pencil portraits. Strendin said art has always been an interest.