Local Arts

The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation today to provide the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) with the clear authority to operate as a polytechnic institution.

Yorkton RCMP officers are at the forefront of a pilot program testing new electronic ticketing equipment for the Ministry of Justice. Two patrol cars in Yorkton went live last week following Pilot Butte the week before. Cpl.

A new contest will help local area youth learn how to best present their business ideas.

Roy Lanaway, who works with the City of Yorkton, bought the song book at a garage sale some years ago. He was interested in it since he has a Temperance Certificate signed by his grandmother in the 1890's.

The ambitious and versatile Laketown Players have begun practices for their annual dinner theatre. February 6-9, 2014, will undoubtedly see this drama group play to sellout audiences at the Saltcoats Community Hall.

The local airport has a new name. The Yorkton Municipal Airport will now be known as the Yorkton Regional Airport.

Shippers and consumers in Saskatchewan will benefit as longer semis are permitted to travel on the recently twinned segment of Highway 11 from north of Rosthern to Prince Albert.

Laketown Leaders Christmas supper is Sat., Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Stirling Room. There is limited time to obtain tickets! Call 306-744-2977. Dec. Noon Pot Luck Luncheon is Monday, the 16. All are welcome. Call 306-744-8169.

The retirement of a Saskatoon Queen's Bench judge has led to a shakeup on the Yorkton bench. Leaving the Yorkton circuit is the Honourable Darin C. Chow, who has served the provincial court in the area since May 2012. Chow was promoted to Mr.

Jake Bugg "Shangri La'' Virgin EMI Records 8.5-out-of-10 Awhile back I had the pleasure of reviewing the debut album of Jake Bugg. I must of have been late to the party because shortly after that his second album "Shangri La'' was released.