Local Arts

Judy Talbot collects community histories of all the pioneers and families who helped unite our "Little Dubuc" and make it the caring and co-operative place it is. People who used to live here are finding their way back home on many occasions.

Saskatchewan investors purchased $63.5 million in Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations (LSVCC) funds this tax year. LSVCC's can be purchased through the two leading funds, Golden Opportunities Fund Inc. and SaskWorks Venture Fund Inc.

Ingrid Gatin is a musician with varied influences which have helped develop her own indie roots style. "I'm influenced by so many styles of music, from Joni Mitchell to Beirut, from hip-hop stylings to traditional Romanian music.

The Goodeve Community Center Winter Wonderland Supper and Dance was held February 26th. A chicken breast and pork loin supper was served with salads that were provided by the local community members.

Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris announced the signing of a $5.2 million funding agreement between First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv), the University of Regina (U of R) and Meyers Norris Penny Limited (MNP).

Each month a male and a female student is selected as the SHHS Saint of the Month. Saint of the Month students are nominated by staff and students of SHHS.

May 5th was the International Day of the Midwife, a day that is recognized around the world as an opportunity to celebrate midwifery and to promote awareness of the care that midwives provide.

On the afternoon of Saturday, May 15 a rededication ceremony was held for the City of Yorkton cenotaph. In 2005 numerous items that were in need of repair and restoration on the City of Yorkton's Cenotaph were identified.

A strong increase in full-time employment led to a record-high number of people working in Saskatchewan for the month of April. There were 521,700 people working in Saskatchewan in April, an increase of 8,900 over April 2009.

Warm days are on the horizon, and Ducks Unlimited is working to ensure our waterfowl have a home during their summer stay in Yorkton. The Harris Conservation Project has begun.