Yorkton News Review - Archive

A last minute dump of snow set the scene and saved the day for the 2015 Easter Seals Snowarama. The event, which raises money for Camp Easter Seals and programs for children with disabilities, raised $116,358 for 2015.

The Citizens on Patrol Program is on the lookout for new volunteers. The group, which patrols the community to observe for the RCMP, is looking to recruit more members in order to continue serving the community.

Figures released today by Statistics Canada show Saskatchewan has set monthly and annual records for merchandise exports. In December 2014, exports in the province totalled $3.15 billion, the highest ever for the month, up 30.

Local musician Angus Vincent is getting a major boost for his career. The Saskatchewan Arts Board granted Vincent $4,150 as part of its Indigenous Pathways Initiative, which he will use to take time to write music.

Premier Brad Wall has announced a wage freeze for all senior government officials, including cabinet ministers. “With the revenue challenges we are facing, our government is committed to controlling operating spending,” Wall said.

The February sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $17.5 million in revenue for the province, bringing total land sale revenues for the 2014-15 fiscal year to $164.7 million.

Saskatchewan residents speak out against liquor privatization The people of Saskatchewan are wasting no time accepting an open invitation to send a powerful message to Brad Wall to stop the train of liquor privatization.

With oil prices down substantially, Premier Brad Wall appears to be hunting for ways to save money.

I’m not normally one to protest the evolution of a language.