Local Arts

Louis Dreyfus Commodities has purchased the minority ownership interest in its Yorkton, Sask. canola crushing facility that had been held by affiliates of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The deal took effect on March 29, 2013.

The Tourism industry honored businesses and individuals at the 24th Annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence, held in Regina April 25, 2013.

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Week is May 5-11, 2013. Hospice Palliative Care is whole-person health care that aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying.

Sunrise Health Region was recently recognized for efforts to make health care better for Saskatchewan patients.

The Ministry of Government Relations, in collaboration with various government ministries, agencies, Crown corporations and stakeholder groups are providing updates on the key steps the province and its partners are taking to mitigate and alleviate p

Terry Ortynsky's Royal Ford and a number of partners are offering a special safety event for Yorkton area residents on May 9.

Two Yorkton area gals have come away from this year's Saskatchewan Country Music Association awards with major hardware. Langenburg's Jess Moskaluke took the honours for Female Vocalist of the Year. "My reaction was, as always, surprise.

Last week I looked at a sports-related game, Tutatis, a fantasy football offering.

St. Andrew's United Church held its 'Spring BLT' Saturday. The day included a bazaar with a variety of wares, followed by a pulled pork on a bun lunch and concluding with an afternoon talent show including dancers, drama, music and singers.

One of the many decisions greeting Pope Francis, as Salon.com pointed out, is whether to officially recognize a Patron Saint of Handgunners - as urged by a U.S. organization of activists for more than 20 years. According to legend, St.