Local Arts

Yorkton's school divisions did not wait for the Province's announcement last week it was standardizing the school year to start planning.

Despite some recent softening, Saskatchewan's economy remains among the top performers in Canada, according to the Provincial Monitor report released today by BMO Economics. Real GDP is expected to expand 2.6 per cent in 2013.

Yorkton Council moved Monday, at their regular meeting, to proceed with closure of a portion of Seventh Avenue. The bylaw "which proposes to close a portion of Seventh Avenue North, was tabled by Council at the Dec.

William Ruttle built the Royal Hotel in 1891. It faced Front Street North, on the corner of Second Avenue South. William Ruttle had made entry on a homestead under the York Farmers Colonization Company on May 30, 1887.

Saskatchewan law enforcement agencies handed out 168 tickets to motorists in their monthly traffic blitz dubbed Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up for January. The January 17 and 18 focussed on non-seatbelt use and distracted driving.

St. Andrew's United Church, Yorkton - Valentine Tea & Bake Sale, Feb. 9, 2:00 - 4:00, Lower Hall. Everyone welcome. --- Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., Feb. 13, 2:00 p.m.

The recent announcement that Canadian provinces and territories are moving forward on price setting for six generic drugs will realize an estimated annual savings of close to $10 million for Saskatchewan residents, private insurers and the provincial

Ballyhack Pitzer The John Barry Conception 10-out-of-10 With an intriguing name like Ballyhack Pitzer, I pre-emptively decided I was going to either completely dislike or love this record. Unfair, I know; it's ignorant to be that prejudice.

Each month a male and a female student is selected as the SHHS Saint of the Month. Saint of the Month students are nominated by staff and students of SHHS.

A new club celebrating Canadian film will launch in Yorkton next Wednesday.