Local Arts

In 1919, the USA enacted Prohibition across the whole country. Saskatchewan was under Prohibition since 1915, but there were liquor manufacturers like Harry Bronfman of Yorkton, who were operating legally to supply medicinal liquor to drug stores.

The inaugural Story Slam competition brought together a group of area writers to tell their stories, promising the prize of total glory to whoever brought the highest score from the panel of five judges.

A Regina woman accused of trafficking cocaine in Yorkton has pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by Queen’s Bench judge alone.

A 26-year-old Yorkton man has pleaded guilty to trafficking crystal meth. Five people were arrested October 11 following a police investigation and the search of two vehicles and two residences in Yorkton.

The Parkland Mall in Yorkton opened its doors back in Oct. 7, 1976. The Mall marked its 40th Anniversary Thursday with a brief presentation at the food court, which included birthday cake for all in attendance.

At Cornerstone we take great pride in the work we do within our communities; community involvement is engrained in our organization and our culture — Lori Walsh At its annual ABEX Awards banquet October 22 the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce honoure

The Yorkton Film Festival has been recognized for its contributions to the arts. At the Saskatchewan Arts Board (SAB) Gala October 18, the provincial organization present YFF co-chair Richard Gustin with the Leadership – Organization award.

An antiques, collectables and currency auction was held in Yorkton Sunday at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall by Garton’s Auction Service of Dauphin, MB, in charge of the sale.

Manitoba resident Calvin Paul has won $65,010.38 on the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)’s Rider Nation progressive jackpot at the Painted Hand Casino.

The people of Yorkton have spoken, and they wanted a change. Five new faces are joining city council, and for most of the evening it appeared as though there would be a change in the mayor's chair as well.