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Volleyball blitz

Volleyball blitz

Sacred Heart High School hosted a senior girls volleyball tournament on Oct. 12 and 13. Both SHHS and YRHS were among the eight teams in the tournament, but were unable to make the playoffs.
Thinking I do with words - Erasing the Schwarzenegger film Eraser

Thinking I do with words - Erasing the Schwarzenegger film Eraser

I have been thinking about the film Eraser recently. It hasn’t been because it’s a particularly great film – it wasn’t – but instead because it seems to be a completely forgotten film. I imagine most people don’t actually remember Eraser exists.
Kickin’ it

Kickin’ it

The Sacred Heart High School Saints soccer team hosted the Yorkton Regional High School Raiders for an exhibition game on Oct. 10. The Saints were victorious, winning the game 8-3.
Terriers sit atop SJHL Viterra Division

Terriers sit atop SJHL Viterra Division

The Yorkton Terriers are in unfamiliar territory based on the last few seasons.
Settling in - Computer cleanse

Settling in - Computer cleanse

“Huh, they weren’t kidding,” I thought to myself last Wednesday. “Gary Oldman’s haircut really does look like two melted cobwebs fused to a bowling ball.
Saints continue to weather tough season

Saints continue to weather tough season

The Sacred Heart High School Saints have had a tough season, but they are not giving up.
Maulers struggle to find their stride

Maulers struggle to find their stride

The Yorkton RawTec Maulers are struggling early in the Saskatchewan AAA Midget Hockey League. The Maulers have found only one win in nine starts for two points to sit 11th in the 12-team league.
Editorial - The Cannabis Act: the good and bad

Editorial - The Cannabis Act: the good and bad

Today, the Cannabis Act, which creates a legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada, comes into effect. The Act is seen by some as a dark day in this country’s history.
Editorial Cartoon - October 17, 2018

Editorial Cartoon - October 17, 2018

Elevator in Veregin receives federal and provincial heritage property designation

Elevator in Veregin receives federal and provincial heritage property designation

A grain elevator constructed in 1908 by the Doukhobor settlers of the community has received both federal and provincial heritage property designations.