Local Arts

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Parkland Victims Services, the provincial government announced April 25 a $128,000 funding increase for the local victims organization.

The DRA (Dubuc Recreation Association) ladies catered to the Hedstrom Auction Sale on Sunday supplying the auction patrons with refreshments. The day was not very spring-like with an awfully cold wind blowing.

The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) is offering seniors the opportunity to explore Saskatchewan at a great price. Throughout the month of May, seniors 60+ will be able to ride anywhere along the STC network for only $10 one-way.

The Western Financial Male YRHS Student of the month for March 2013 is Daniel Mandziuk. Daniel is a grade 12 student who adds a lot to the YRHS with his positive outlook and his goal oriented approach to his future.

The Yorkton Regional High School Robotics Club is once again Saskatchewan champion in the Skills Canada competition.

With some communities across the province dealing with flooding and many others facing the risk, SGI CANADA is providing information on what to do in the event of a sewer backup claim or flood damage to a vehicle.

This rather fancy looking booklet measuring 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches was issued by the Travellers' Aid Committee of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.) in 1914.

It's Emergency Preparedness Week and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) wants to help Canadians better prepare for severe weather and other potential emergencies to protect their families, homes and businesses.

Yorkton Girl Guide leader Carrie Morrison awoke Monday morning to find thieves had entered her fenced-in backyard during the night and made off with bags full of bottles collected by Girl Guides in the city Sunday.

Fish have died at Lake of the Prairies this spring, but Manitoba government officials are not expecting it to significantly impact lake populations moving forward.