Local News

The City of Yorkton is about to borrow $6.2 million for Re-Construction and Underground Utility Replacement on Dracup Avenue from Broadway Street to York Road.

The City of Yorkton realized a $406,537 budget surplus in 2016. The details of the surplus were unveiled at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

Members of the Sadok Ukrainian Dance Club at Kamsack performed in their year-end concert at the Kamsack Playhouse on April 27. After an introduction and the Pryvit, Melody Lin danced a Poltava solo, and Haven Krawetz, a Hutzul.

Dr. Emmanuel Ogali said he will be leaving Kamsack with good memories. Ogali, who began working at Kamsack in January 2013, will be leaving for Calgary in September.

People in Veregin, the surrounding area and people who have long moved away but still retain fond memories of their time in Veregin, all came together to host another fundraiser.

The women of the Preeceville St. John Lutheran Church continued with the challenge of making a difference in the world by creating 100 quilts that will comfort those in a time of need.

The Villain Wore a Dirty Shirt by Tim Kelly was performed by the Preeceville-Sturgis United Church Players as their annual spring play.

A mutually beneficial relationship involving art has been created between Canora businesses and students at Canora Composite School, said Brandi Zavislak, community development officer.

Over the past 10 years, the Canora Wheatland Lioness Club has made close to $25,000 in donations to a number of worthy health care related causes, said Darlene Senkow, Lioness representative.

Neighboring blaze puts business on the move over to Franklin