Local Arts

Terrance Littletent took his first steps toward becoming a hoop dancer when he was only eight.

Greg and Leone Ottenbreit were all smiles when Yorkton Hyundai dealer principal Ron Kaban presented a cheque for Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer on Jul. 19. Kaban’s team raised over $15,000 for the organization.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has been part of the city since 1906. On Monday, and the regular meeting of Yorkton Council the Society made a request that Garden Day be proclaimed as Aug. 8.

To fix a drainage issue on Whitesand Drive the City will dip into its rainy day fund. The problem area is one the City has known about, explained René Richard, Director of Engineering and Asset Management, with the City.

Kids mastered the art of butter churning at the Western Development Museum on Jul. 11. They participated in several activities on Wednesday as part of Museum Day.

Yorkton’s Brick Mill has been buzzing with activity lately, as the Brick Mill Heritage Society works to not only preserve the building, but improve the area around it.

Aging underground water infrastructure is going to cost homeowners in Yorkton more when connections to their houses fail.

The arts are important and to maintain a vibrant arts community, support and funding is needed.

The Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Gala on May 7 raised funds to help the Yorkton Family Resource Centre. The total amount raised at the event was $486. The money will be going to programs offered by the Family Resource Centre.

Christ The Teacher School Division held its Superannuation Banquet June 14 honouring three retiring teachers from their division. They are Greg Digout, Ardis Wayman and Lynda Dawson. Congratulations.