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Every country and every region has their defining artists. For myself, when I think of Canadian animation – and in particular animation coming out of Quebec – my mind immediately goes to Frédéric Back.

The Theodore Rec Grounds opened its gates Saturday afternoon for the 2016 Superswamper. Trucks and ATVs tested their horsepower by competing against each other to see who could make it the farthest across the mud-filled track.

The annual ‘Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show’ hosted by the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society was held last Wednesday at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex in the city.

It was an opportunity for youth to experience a bit of the past as the Yorkton branch of the Western Development Museum held day camps last week.

Recently, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the first results of its ongoing water quality testing on the North Saskatchewan River and Saskatchewan River systems as a result of the Husky oil spill.

St. Andrew’s Church was host to the Spanish Soundscapes concert Friday evening.

Yorkton business people will have a formal opportunity to put Yorkton’s current mayor and council on the hot seat leading up to this fall’s election.

Today Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield encouraged residents to nominate outstanding volunteers for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. The 2016 nomination period will be open until October 18.

Environment Minister Herb Cox today said he has asked to leave cabinet when cabinet changes are made by Premier Brad Wall later this month. Cox will soon begin stem cell treatment as he battles cancer.

Economy Minister Bill Boyd today said he has asked to leave cabinet when Premier Brad Wall reassigns cabinet responsibilities in the coming weeks.