Local Arts

In 1887, pioneer John (Jack) Hole filed on a homestead in York Colony that had first been first entered by E.W. Bull.

Operation School Safety, SGI's monthly traffic enforcement blitz, netted 352 motorists for speeding in school zones September 10 and 11. A media release from the provincial insurer characterized that number as "shocking.

Farm Credit Canada has a new District Director based in Yorkton. While born and raised in Saskatchewan, Toby Frisk is experiencing agriculture on a different scale than he has been used too having been with FCC out of Surrey, B.C.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and District could not have asked for a better speaker for their Centennial Gala Celebration of Mentoring September 18 than former Toronto Argonauts running back and coach Michael "Pinball" Clemons.

Health promotion grant applications are now being accepted until October 18, 2013. Grants of up to $2,000 per project are offered annually through the Sunrise Health Region.

Art and Sylvia Stadel of Canora and daughter, Denise and Mike Polishak, from Yorkton travelled to Prince Albert for the National Youth Softball Championships that were held there a couple weeks ago.

The SIGN Early Learning Centre held its Grand Opening on August 21, 2013. The Early Learning Centre is licensed for 45 children - 30 preschool and 15 toddler spaces.

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell recently recognized 40 men and women for career achievements in the provincial correctional services.

While Canadian farmland values posted serious year-over-year increases in most rural communities, lower commodity prices are expected to temper appreciation in coming months, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.

Drivers arriving in Saskatchewan will have a clear reminder to slow down in work zones as new signs warning of photo speed enforcement have been erected at major points of entry.