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Mayoral candidates answer YTW questions

Mayoral candidates answer YTW questions

Yorkton will elect a new mayor Monday, Nov. 9. There are two candidates vying for the seat and Yorkton This Week sent a series of question to both and their answers are below. Question #1: Like most cities, Yorkton has an infrastructure deficit.
Passing lane projects wrapping up for winter

Passing lane projects wrapping up for winter

Regina – With winter on the horizon, major projects for the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure are wrapping up.
Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Yorkton and Regina

Potential COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Yorkton and Regina

Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: Yorkton October 29 Save-On Foods, 277 Broadway Street East (Parkland Mall)
COVID-19 survivor says to take it seriously

COVID-19 survivor says to take it seriously

As cases of COVID-19 begin to spike in Saskatchewan, Tonya Olson knows exactly what that means. The Yorkton resident is a survivor of COVID-19, and she is imploring people to take the virus seriously so they do not have to go through what she did.
COVID-19 case at Sacred Heart High School

COVID-19 case at Sacred Heart High School

On the evening of Nov. 2, 2020, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at Sacred Heart High School in Yorkton.
SIGN daycare closed until Nov. 16

SIGN daycare closed until Nov. 16

The Early Learning Centre at the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) on North Street will be closed until Nov.
Local thrower tops Yorkton disc golf event

Local thrower tops Yorkton disc golf event

Yorkton was the locale of the third leg of the Legacy Co-op Disc Golf Tour with action taking place on a cold and windy Halloween Saturday.
Nutrition program supported

Nutrition program supported

St. Mary’s School’s Nutrition program has received a generous donation from Edna Popowich, in memory of Ron Popowich. St. Mary’s Nutrition worker, Cheryl Villeneuve and St.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing available in Yorkton

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing available in Yorkton

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has established a drive-thru COVID testing site for Yorkton, in addition to the drive-thru options in Regina and Saskatoon. The Yorkton site is at 276 Myrtle Avenue and is open Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Folk Music Ont. honours Oak Lake born Tannis Slimmon

Folk Music Ont. honours Oak Lake born Tannis Slimmon

Estelle Klein Award-winner Tannis Slimmon is a source of joy for the entire community
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