Local Arts

After a record-breaking winter, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are preparing for another busy season and the majority opened on Thursday, May 16.

A retirement party was held for Vivian Talbot on Sat., May 4 at the Dubuc Hut hosted by her family. Approx. 50-60 family and friends attended. The Hut was decorated with funny sayings about age and retirement.

Horsepower was on display in Rama, SK. Saturday, as a demonstration of heritage spring seeding technique was held.

People affected with diabetes now have more access to Diabetes Education Services in Sunrise Health Region.

American Radass (this is important) Dads 7out-of-10 I don't listen to punk much these days. At the ripe old age of 22 I just find it too loud. Power chords and poorly recorded cymbals, along with the screaming, just don't do it for me anymore.

Not everything that goes to the Yorkton landfill these days is ultimately waste. In fact, the facility has a goal of reducing garbage actually going into the ground landfill to zero by 2020. That means looking at alternatives such as composting.

Gord Moker, chief executive officer of Safe Saskatchewan, had a dire message for attendees of a special luncheon at Painted Hand Casino last week.

It's movie time in Yorkton and you are invited! Our festival screenings will be held at the Gallagher Centre Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. You'll have the opportunity to see the film and talk with the filmmaker, too.

Plans for the new Parkland College trades and technology campus are still under way and Monday at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council amendments to two City bylaws received first reading to help facilitate the planning.

Coolish weather on Saturday did not stop the Yorkton Relay for Life Committee from kicking off its third annual campaign with a Party in the Park at City Centre Park.