Local Arts

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for April to June 2013. The maximum basic OAS pension benefit paid to people 65 years of age and older will remain unchanged at $546.

In order to ensure that Canadians receive the benefits to which they are properly entitled, Service Canada has had a long-established Integrity Services Branch. On average, over 400,000 reviews and investigations are conducted every year.

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan invites family and friends of people with dementia, or people affected by dementia, to attend their upcoming session, "Adjusting Your Attitude Towards Grief and Loss," on Tuesday, April 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Spring is just 'round the corner and so is the Worst Roads Campaign, sponsored by CAA Saskatchewan.

A new country CD has been released from a local musician. Andrew Meroniuk born at Sturgis and now living in Yorkton has recently emerged from Freedom Sound Studio in the city with his first disk.

There is something about miniature wargaming which has always attracted me, going back to before I took the plunge, which I suppose was my first Bloodbowl team.

Mr. Speaker, colleagues and visitors, I am honoured to rise today to deliver our government's 2013-14 Budget for the people and Province of Saskatchewan. This is our government's sixth budget, and my third as Minister of Finance.

Social Services Minister June Draude proclaimed the week of March 17-23 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. This year's theme is "Social Workers: Defending Social Programs for a Stronger Canada".

The price of existing commercial lots available from the City are going up.

Lawyer Douglas Ottenbreit appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday to voice concerns over the interest levied on money owed the City associated with 20 Agricultural Avenue.