Local Arts

More volunteers are needed to make Yorkton's 13th Annual Santa Claus Parade a success. Co-chair Penny Sandercock is disheartened. "I guess a long term effect is it could go by the wayside. That happened a few years ago," she said.

Twelve dedicated Fire Fighters represent the men and women of the Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association (SPFFA) Burn Fund on the 2011 Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Calendar - an annual fundraising project for the provincial Bu

Yorkton residents participating in the Curbside Recycling Program will now contain their recyclables to be picked up in a clear, blue, plastic bag, as opposed to the bins being usedsince the launch of the program in 2005.

The name Scott Stapp might not be familiar to all music fans, but when you mention he was the lead singer for the hit-making band Creed, songs immediately come to mind. Stapp will be bringing those familiar songs to Holly's Nite Club in Yorkton, Oct.

The Sacred Heart Senior Girls Volleyball team traveled to Estevan this weekend for the seven team Estevan Elecs Invitational. The first match of the tournament was against a strong team from Oxbow.

As cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis) become more common around the province, health officials are urging parents to ensure that they and their children are fully vaccinated.

Zachary Aasman is currently touring Canada in support of his new album, a tour which rolls into 5th Avenue Cup & Saucer tonight. Aasman said the new album is one he thinks turned out very well. "I am more than happy with the CD," he said.

Last week, the provincial government announced new changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) aimed primarily at helping residents of flood-damaged Yorkton and Maple Creek.

Pete Van Dyk is only 20, but is already a veteran of the Canadian music scene.

The City of Yorkton held two public meetings this week to provide details about its plan to hold a Community Strategic Plan Conference. About 40 people attended the two meetings to hear how individuals can become involved in the process.