Local Arts

The stars are once again shining brightly on the prairies as the Yorkton Arts Council welcomes Henri Loiselle and Martin Janovsky in the next Stars for Saskatchewan concert on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.

One of the best things about Ukrainian Christmas, since I am not Ukrainian myself, is the food. And one of the tastiest foods you find on many tables at that time of year is pickled herring. I could eat it as a meal with a couple of slices of toast.

In preparation for the municipal election Wednesday, Oct. 24, Yorkton This Week asked each of the 10 candidates for the six seats on Council to supply a brief biography, and some information on why they are seeking election.

The driver of a pickup truck is dead following a rollover accident Sunday on Hwy 22 just west of Neudorf.

Highway 10 is now open five kilometres east of the #8 and #80 junction near Esterhazy where a semi-trailer accident blocked traffic for most of the morning. This morning, RCMP from Esterhazy attended to a single vehicle collision.

Saskatchewan consumers were buying new cars and trucks in July at a rate more than double the national average, according to a report released by Statistics Canada today. New motor vehicle sales in the province were up 12.

The Sunrise Health Region is continuing to move toward a fully integrated electronic-based information management system.

A unique opportunity to learn about life with HIV through film is being offered in Yorkton. The Saskatchewan Premiere screening of 'Positive Youth' by filmmaker Charlie David will be held on Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Plans continue toward installation of helicopter landing pads at both the Sunrise Health Centre in Yorkton and the hospital in Canora. The two facilities will facilitate emergency air lift services on site by recently acquired provincial helicopters.

Throughout months of focus groups, surveys and meetings regarding Good Spirit School Division's new strategic plan, one piece of feedback kept coming up: better communications.