Local Arts

A public forum held in Kamsack on September 8 to discuss issues relating to the town's doctor shortage remained civil despite strong feelings on both sides of the debate.

Three days after holding the official opening of the Yorkton Cycling Network Plan Friday, Council voted unanimously to revert a section of the biking network back to the ordinary street it was, although it will be marked as shared use.

The first human cases of West Nile Virus infection in Canada this season have been confirmed in Saskatchewan. Two cases occurred in Sun Country Health Region (south eastern Saskatchewan). Both are mild cases and are expected to fully recover.

Davies funeral service last Wednesday afternoon. Dallas and Danya Forsberg of Regina spent overnight with Grandma Mary Forsberg when they were in Dubuc for the funeral.

THE MOVIESCrestwoodIndie8-out-of-10 Crestwood is the new vehicle for former Yorkton musician Steven Maier, and I must say it's an impressive effort. The music is sort of soft rock/folk-inspired, with most of the songs delving into relationships.

A combination of loyal support and new blood has kept Yorkton's annual Sunflower Art & Craft Sale in business for 32 years.

Many Saskatchewan people are looking for ways to be more creative.

To help people through the process of working with the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program after the July 1 flood in the city, a temporary office has been set up in Yorkton.

RCMP members in Broadview have conducted a drug search at a marijuana grow operation in the community of Grenfell, SK.

Culture Days is taking place September 24-26 as part of the larger Culture Week in Saskatchewan celebration.