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History Corner: What's behind the green door?

The image of this green door was taken in 1997 in the basement of the Yorkton Hotel. I was, at the time, “exploring” rumours of underground tunnels that may have existed in Yorkton during the Prohibition years in Saskatchewan between 1915 to 1924.
Yorkton This Week to create memorial

Yorkton This Week to create memorial

A new ‘Little Free Library’ will soon be installed at City Hall Park following unanimous Council support received Monday. The request to install the little library came from Yorkton This Week who presented the idea with two goals in mind.
Innovative use of deck building mechanic

Innovative use of deck building mechanic

There are always games that surprise, some because they were far less fun that anticipated, and others because they were far more enjoyable than expected.
Not excited about this year's Oscars

Not excited about this year's Oscars

In 2017, my fiance and I actually went through the effort to see every film nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture. We enjoyed it, and saw some great films in the process.

Web Wanderings: Every Frame A Painting

When we watch our favourite movies, typically we think about how we feel. We don’t usually think about the process that goes in to make sure we feel that way.

Web Wanderers: Every Frame a Painting

When we watch our favourite movies, typically we think about how we feel. We don’t usually think about the process that goes in to make sure we feel that way.

Heritage Day upcoming at local WDM

The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS) invites you to join them when they take part in Heritage Day, Sunday, February 17 from 2:00 till 5:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum.
Acoustic show set for Saltcoats

Acoustic show set for Saltcoats

Coming up at Laketown Hotel in Saltcoats this Friday is a night of acoustic folk, rock and blues by Mike Oakley.
Warm up to memories of summer church camp

Warm up to memories of summer church camp

I loved summer camp as a kid. Horseback riding. Cavorting in the lake. Fashioning tacky crafts from macaroni and matchsticks, paper plates and plaster of Paris.

Vintage disc still worth a listen

GOOD PRAIRIE FOLK Ray Elliott Band Indie 9-out-of-10 A vintage review from 2011. I am often pleasantly surprised by CDs which originate in Saskatoon.
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