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CORRECTION: high school grads increase

In the original story about the latest data from the 2011 National Household Survey, ("And, the National Household Survey says," Yorkton This Week, July 10, 2013) the high school graduate percentages were reversed between 2011 and 2006.

Educational agreement with Ukraine

A Saskatchewan delegation led by Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz recently concluded a mission to Ukraine which was highlighted by the signing of an educational agreement, discussions with the business and investment communities, meetings with the heads of
Intense tunes pack a punch

Intense tunes pack a punch

Heat Waves BRAINSTORM 8-out-of-10 Experimental Portland Trio, BRAINSTORM, produce tight and catchy indie rock heavily influenced by the post-rock movement.

Job numbers remain strong

Saskatchewan had the strongest employment growth and lowest unemployment rate in Canada in June, according to the latest employment report released today by Statistics Canada.

Standardbred races get boost

Standardbred racing at Cornerstone Raceway in the city received some good news Friday evening when the Saskatchewan Horse Federation made a donation of $11,100.

Goods exports rise

Saskatchewan's merchandise export trade continues to increase according to figures released by Statistics Canada today. In May, merchandise exports totaled $3.07 billion, up by 8.
Shades of Tom Sawyer fun

Shades of Tom Sawyer fun

As a young boy on the farm I can recall having my dad help me make a crude slingshot out of a 'Y'-shaped willow branch, with a strip of rubber from an old bicycle inner tube as the power source.

New dealer for Morris

Morris Industries is pleased to announce our new dealer, Yorkton New Holland. Covering a market area surrounding their location in Yorkton, SK., Yorkton New Holland will provide sales and service support to Morris products and customers.
Cheese lovers mad

Cheese lovers mad

The Food and Drug Administration proposed recently to limit the quantity of tiny "mites" that could occupy imported cheese, even though living, crawling mites are a feature desired by aficionados.
Prairie Thunder Drag Race Challenge X July 21

Prairie Thunder Drag Race Challenge X July 21

Early-Bird Subscriptions are now available for the Yorkton Arts Council "Stars For Saskatchewan" 2013-2014 concert series! Nine great concerts, with an exciting variety of performers! Subscribers can enjoy substantial savings by purchasing their tick
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