Local Arts

Govenor General's Academic Medal donated by Her Excellency The Right Honorable Michaelle Jean, won by Dillon Hackman. PROFICIENCY donated by Sr. Theresa Slota, Provinical Superior S.S.M.I., won by Dillon Hackman. ANIMATION 30 won by Kyle Mierau.

The world of social media opens new doors in attracting an audience for films, books, and business says Erica Hargreave.

Access Communications Centennial Scholarship awarded to Stephanie Koroluk. ACT/UCT Health Education Scholarship awarded to Kendra Schwitzer.

Yorkton Council gave the first two readings to a new Fire Prevention Bylaw, but was prevented from giving it third and final reading when Councillor Chris Wyatt voted against doing all three readings at the regular meeting of Council Monday.

Silent Bombs: All For The Motherland made history at this year's Yorkton Film Festival, becoming the first Saskatchewan production to be named Best of Festival, at the longest-running film festival in North America.

Yorkton Council approved a tender for the City's 2010 concrete curb, gutters and sidewalks program. "Tenders were received on May 13, 2010 for the 2010 Concrete Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Program with three bids received.

The City of Yorkton will undertake repairs to the grandstand at the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds at a cost of $35,000. Council made the unanimous decision at its regular meeting Monday.

April was a very busy month for the Calder Yalenka Dance Club. The club went to a few competitions and in between we had our Spring Concert. The Community Hall was full of families, friends and community members and surrounding area.

The powwow is important to First Nations people and Shanon Crook, the Aboriginal Community Worker at Dr. Brass School is trying to help students connect with that aspect of their culture.

Children in Southeast Saskatchewan are not reaching school age with the skills one would expect in some key educational areas.