Local Arts

Winter weather warnings, blowing snow, or blizzard conditions occur regularly for the majority of Saskatchewan.

2013 is a milestone year for Parkland College as it marks the 40th anniversary of the college's opening.

Premier Brad Wall and 10 U.S. governors have sent a joint letter to U.S. President Barack Obama urging him to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline project. In the letter to Obama, Wall and the governors say the pipeline is crucial to U.S.

Grade 12 students at Yorkton Regional High School students have completed the initial semester of a Junior Achievement program which provide hands on business learning.

TD Bank Financial Group and The Health Foundation announced the recipients of the Fall Education Awards for 2013. Applications are considered twice each year and awards are given each spring and fall.

There are a pile of games which look to simulate football. They include fantasy gems such as Bloodbowl, abstract strategy offerings such as Gridiron Master, and straight board game examples such as Pizza Box Football.

The Mayor's Chain of Office was donated to the City of Yorkton by the JAYCEES (Junior Chamber of Commerce) of Yorkton in 1963.

One of the co-accused in the December 31, 2012 assault and robbery at the Kahkewistahaw Gas & Convenience Store is in federal prison. Francis Bellegarde, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault last week at Yorkton Provincial Court.

Ian Sinclair, who was born and raised in the city returns to the community Jan. 27, with a stop on his Series of Tubes Tour.

There will soon be another addition to the diverse program offerings available at Parkland College. The new Railway Conductor Certificate program will be offered this summer.