Local Arts

The Government of Saskatchewan has renewed an agreement that assists recent immigrants in earning the necessary credentials to work and live in the province. The Immigrant Access Fund of Saskatchewan, Inc.

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that the estimated insured damage caused by heavy rains and high winds across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba in late June and July was just over $60 million, according to Property Claim Services (PCS).

Friday the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation remembered Canada's first national internment operations of 1914-1920 by unveiling more than 100 plaques on the 100th anniversary of the War Measures Act, 1914.

Enric Girona recently donated his prototype pet commode to the town of El Vendrell, Spain, hoping to spark worldwide interest.

With a choir the more voices the merrier. And that includes the Yorkton Community Choir which is preparing to enter its fourth season in September under the direction of conductor Laureen Jemieff.

Finance Minister Ken Krawetz today said the provincial budget surplus remains intact, even with a $150 million allowance for flood related costs. Krawetz released the First Quarter Financial Report today. The projected surplus is $75 million, up $3.

The Yorkton Arts Council is thrilled to bring you the next concert in the 40th Anniversary "Stars For Saskatchewan" concert series: Connie Kaldor, Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School.

Together, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced an additional combined investment of some $92 million over five years, to help more individuals and families in need access affordable housing.

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Day will be marked in Yorkton Sept. 14, following unanimous approval by City Council at its regular meeting Monday.

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) released its economic impact results for the 2013-14 fiscal year.