Local Arts

The winter of 1946-47. The location: south of Yorkton on the Canadian National Railway line. If Yorkton and area folks feel we had way too much snow this winter, here is a photo showing how bad it was during the winter of 1946-47.

The Yorkton Terriers are headed to the Canalta Cup final in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Fees at Deer Park Golf Park are being held at 2012 rates for the current year, following a decision of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting March 25.

What do Wayne Gretzky, Céline Dion and Peter Mansbridge have in common? They have all received our nation's highest honour, the Order of Canada.

There is a new naming sponsor for one of Yorkton's recreational facilities. Dow AgroSciences and the City of Yorkton recently signed an agreement that sees the Flexihall in the Gallagher Centre renamed Nexera Flexihall.

The Saskatchewan Abilities Council (SAC) last week honoured local employers that have provided work experience and job opportunities to people with disabilities.

Twenty five nominations have been received by the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce for the two Employee of the Year Awards that will be presented later this month. Carol Yaholnitksy, Co-Chair of the Chamber's Events committee is pleased with that number.

There are concerns with flooding in the Yorkton region based on events such as the July 1, 2010 rains in the city, and the spring run-off of 2011.

The Yorkton Chapter of the Red Hat Society will be hosting the ninth annual Saskatchewan Red Hat Society Convention on Friday, April 19 and 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Cultural Centre.

Last week it was a first look at the 'steampunk' infused miniature war game Dystopian Wars. "Dystopian Wars is designed to be a fun game that can be played in just a couple of hours using a selection of our finely detailed models.