Local Arts

Grand Opening Coast Jumper 9-out-of-10 Grand Opening, the aptly named debut record from California's Coast Jumper is an extraordinary effort.

By Thom Barker Staff Writer A unique music program that started out as an experiment eight years ago has become a staple of Christ the Teacher Catholic Schools' (CTTCS) cultural life.

Parkland College's connection to Africa is one that has been forged through training initiatives and the personal endeavors of staff. The impact has been two-fold, ultimately changing the lives of many people.

The U of S campus has more students this winter than ever before according to recent enrolment data. "We have 20,348 students enrolled in all degree and non-degree programs for winter term.

Advanced Education Minister Don Morgan announced today that 1,882 scholarships were awarded to Saskatchewan post-secondary students through the new Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program in 2011-12.

Yorkton Council received an update of the City's Storm Drainage Improvement Plan, and then proceeded to approve a series of expenditures for more work in 2013.

Seven students from Yorkton took part in the Saskatchewan Junior Band South program on March 1 and 2 in Regina.

The Royal Canadian Mint is making a splash with a new series of fine silver coins adding a precious touch to the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited Canada.

A conference promoting collaboration between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities was resurrected last week by a new partnership between the Yorkton Tribal Council (YTC) and the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce (YCC).

The week of March 17-23 has been proclaimed Social Work Week in the city be the unanimous consent of Yorkton Council. Tom Seeley made the request of Council on behalf of the Yellowhead Each Branch of the provincial organization.