Local Arts

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Ken Krawetz has taken the story of Saskatchewan's strong economy and promising growth prospects to New York City, where he was given a warm reception by a senior group of U.S. and international investors.

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather.

A few years ago a man entered a church in a Saskatchewan city, just before Christmas on the first Sunday of advent. His life felt dark with misery and with little hope of change.

The mild temperatures over the weekend were perfect for folks to get out and enjoy the snow. Approximately 1200 guests flocked to their favorite winter destination for some skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and even a few for snowbiking.

An initiative that would see a new skateboard park built in Yorkton is through to the final round in the Aviva Community Fund Contest. Aviva, an insurance company distributes $1 million to projects across Canada each year.

Yorkton Council approved the 2012 fee schedule for the Deer Park Muncipal Golf Course during their regular meeting Monday.

At press time, Melinda Arnold, 34, was waiting to hear whether her mother would be accepted as an organ donor for her daughter - with the organ being the mom's womb.

January will be In Motion Month in Yorkton following a unanimous decision by City Council at its regular meeting Monday.

The City of Yorkton's proposed annexation of lands from the Rural Municipality of Orkney went before a public meeting in the city Thursday as a step in the provincial arbitration process.

2011 was a record year for Saskatchewan provincial parks with 3.37 million visits being recorded across the park system, which surpassed the previous record set in 2009.