Local Arts

Saskatchewan saw a 10 per cent decrease in employment insurance (EI) claims in October 2013 compared to October 2012 - the biggest decrease in Canada.

The New Year dawned bright and cold in Yorkton. The low temperature January 1 was -33, which felt like -38 with the wind chill, not record setting, but considerably colder than the average of -23.

The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 became law in Saskatchewan on January 1, 2014.

In Saskatchewan to Dec 28, there were 161 lab-confirmed cases of influenza, seven hospitalizations of people with severe influenza-related illness, and three deaths.

Lynn Strendin, left, greets guests during the official opening of her exhibition, the first of 2014, at pARTners Gallery in the Yorkton Public Library.

What are some of the highlights of the year? This was an important year because we had to show the government we could raise money for the new regional hospital, and do what we normally do at the same time.

A 32-year-old Yorkton man is in custody for the September murder of Kelly Goforth. Regina police arrested Clayton Eichler New Year's Eve. He made his first court appearance January 2 in Regina and was remanded until tomorrow.

The crop of colourful sunflowers has been harvested; replaced by the dynamic crop of people now inhabiting community pARTners gallery! Pencil Paparazzi is a captivating collection of black and white portraits drawn from crowds at pow wows, motorcycle

I have said it before, sometimes fate deals interesting moments in our lives, even for game reviewers. It had been on my list to review Kensei for the Dec. 25 edition of the newspaper for weeks now.

This photo of early days of Yorkton could have been used on a New Year greeting card. It is a typical winter scene of Yorkton men at work. There are also several men around who could be on-lookers or shoppers.