Local Arts

Yorkton Council proclaimed two special weeks in the city during its regular meeting Monday. The Royal Canadian Legion, General Alexander Ross Branch #77 in Yorkton, appeared before Council requesting the week of Nov. 4 to Nov. 11 as Veteran's Week.

Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) is celebrating Education Week this week by honouring student achievement.

The City of Yorkton will submit four names to receive Meritorious Service Awards from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) this year. The SUMA Awards Banquet will be held in February of 20123 in Saskatoon.

The province is using innovative technology as part of lean process improvements to enhance patient access to hospital services in Regina and Saskatoon.

Few singers are better remembered than Patsy Cline. So taking on the role of the iconic performer is a daunting one.

Health promotion grant applications are being accepted until October 19, 2012. Grants of up to $2,000 per project are offered annually through the Sunrise Health Region.

Who wouldn't want to earn $5,000 to $7,000 per month working part-time from home? Apparently, Patricia Feeney of Yorkton is doing just that according to www.cnbc64news.com. Only, Patricia Feeney of Yorkton doesn't exist.

In August, Daniel Castillo'a Jet Ski broke down in New York City's Jamaica Bay, forcing him to swim to the nearest shore - at JFK International Airport.

Southeast Regional Traffic Services, which includes Yorkton, cleared four outstanding warrants during the RCMP's monthly traffic enforcement blitz on Thanksgiving weekend. Sgt.

Treasures from the Vault Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Sept. 30 to Dec. 14, 2012. A special exhibition drawn from the Saskatchewan Arts Board Permanent Collection to celebrate Yorkton arts and culture.