Local Arts

It's not hard to understand why the Canadian government would want more companies selling mobile phones in Canada. Canadians, from coast-to-coast open their bills every month from Rogers, Telus and Bell and wish they were lower.

The Western Development Museum is currently in the planning stages of an exhibition that includes Kerry Bartlett's wind-powered car. Kerry Bartlett was from Tonkin, Saskatchewan, 14 Km east of Yorkton on No. 10 Highway.

The first trial of a suspect from the RCMP's Project Fanalyst concluded last week without a decision. Madelaine Esquivel, 20, of Surrey, British Columbia stood accused before Judge Ross Green of one count of possession of the proceeds of crime.

While elementary and high school students are eking out the last bit of summer freedom this week, teachers are back to work.

White Lighter TYPHOON 9-out-of-10 With the advent of digital media, and hosts like bandcamp.com, it's becoming increasingly easy for bands to display their talent in short, easier to afford EP's.

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) released its economic impact results for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

Thousands of people gathered Saturday to witness the world record for 'Most Antique Threshing Machines Operating Simultaneously' at the Olde Tyme Harvest for Hunger event that took place just east of Langenburg.

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating its diamond anniversary, delivering 75 years of conservation excellence in Canada.

Summertime and the politicking is easy. On August 21, Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit welcomed Premier Brad Wall to a community barbecue at City Centre Park.

The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association's 2013 Brain Boogie Positive Steps in Motion will be held on Wed., Sept. 4 in Yorkton and in four other Saskatchewan cities in September.