Local Arts

In the 1940s Valentine's Day was an important festive time in schools. Usually the classrooms were decorated by both students and teachers. Home-made decorations of hearts cut outs, love messages and red crepe paper garlands filled the rooms.

Family therapist Carol Mitchell believes so strongly in the Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) that she signed up six of her family members and deposited money into their accounts. "I decided to invest in their futures," she says.

Volunteers are pounding the snow- and ice-covered pavement as Heart Month continues in Yorkton.

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty announced the Saskatchewanderer marketing project will continue for a third year. Hiring for the 'best summer job ever' starts this week.

Saskatchewan's economy was the envy of Canadian provinces with record levels of population, employment and investment last year.

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association held its annual convention recently, and four City of Yorkton staff were recognized for their long service.

The Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) wants rural Canadians to make their views known by participating in an online research panel.

Canadian baby boomers have big aspirations for their golden years, but their current lifestyle choices could keep them from making these dreams a reality.

Bailey Clark has her struggles. A brain tumour when she was just four left her in a wheelchair with mobility and other challenges.

The Mule & The Elephant The Payroll Union 8-out-of-10 The Payroll Union's debut album, The Mule & The Elephant, is a history text book set to roots rock.