Local Arts

On this date in 1967, Yellowknife replaced Ottawa as capital of the Northwest Territories.

For the 11th consecutive year a Saltcoats drama group will present dinner theatre in the community just 20 minutes southeast of Yorkton. Going Gently, presented by the Laketown Players, is a dramatic comedy written by Stephen Farquharson.

For many kids, the recorder is the first instrument they learn to play. For Alexa Raine-Wright and the other members of Flûte Alors! it’s their passion, and an instrument they want to see more people take seriously.

This spring, Parkland College is adding a program to its offerings at the Trades and Technology Centre. The SaskPolytech Electrician Applied Certificate program will be delivered in Yorkton starting in mid-April.

Edith Maddaford has been reappointed to the Saltcoats Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are Sharon Gibler, Len Cameron, Betty Michael and Cameron Louttit. Maddaford is chairperson.

Two youths accused of killing a 67-year-old Yorkton man last fall have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and robbery with violence charges. Lawrence Skoretz was found unresponsive on Wellington Park Road at approximately 5:15 a.m.

A judge has denied bail to a 50-year-old area man on crystal meth trafficking charges. Karl Vopni was arrested January 26 following a traffic stop in Yorkton. Police allege that a subsequent search of the vehicle, turned up 5.

In a country like Canada, the winter months are going to typically result in some water main breaks in most of our cities. Yorkton is no exception, and city administration hopes that people of the city can help them deal with the problem.

Wapos Bay has been a favorite of the Yorkton Film Festival since the series began, since the pilot episode - There’s No I in Hockey, which is also what we’re looking at today - took home the award for Best Children’s Programming in 2006.

It was more than a half decade ago I first came across MERCs. At the time I noted I enjoy gaming with miniatures, an area of the hobby which has a long and proud tradition.