Local Arts

The Government of Saskatchewan has amended The Food Safety Regulations to remove barriers in order to allow home-processed foods to be sold directly to consumers and retailers in the province. The new regulations will take effect on August 1, 2016.

The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $250,000 to the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic to support development of open educational resources for students.

Shawna Nelson, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon was inducted as the 2015-16 Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce at the Chair’s Luncheon on May 12, 2016.

The Government of Saskatchewan has amended The Wildlife Regulations and The Stray Animals Regulations to clarify the status and hunting requirements for feral or free-ranging wild boar.

On June 22, after 10 years of portraying the title role in Globe Theatre’s A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, and closely following a successful 10-day run of the show at Casino Regina from June 9 - 18, Saltcoats’ Devra Straker was as nervous as she eve

Though the rain drizzled on the bodies of attendees, the spirit of Canada shone right through it all Saturday afternoon at the Western Development Museum.

In year 1900, the Orange Hall was located on Lot 1, Block 2 in year 1900 at #2 Betts Avenue.

Key Chev Olds in the city held a Key’s Kid Day at their dealership last Tuesday, June 28. The event included the always popular bouncy castle, and a climbing wall.

Yorkton’s motto is “Where Good Things Happen!” and as we move into the summer season, we continue to get visitors from all over the world coming to see the truth behind our motto.

Saltcoats District Regional Park was the site for this year’s Family Fun Day. Organized by Crystal Toth, the event was a fundraiser for the Park as well for Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Team.