Skip to content

Local News

Winners and bent metal at stock car races

Winners and bent metal at stock car races

Yellowhead International Speedway was the host of some intense close racing on Sunday, July 15. Sometimes, the race was a bit too close, as there were spins and wrecks over the day.
Fighting Pikes wrap up season

Fighting Pikes wrap up season

The Yorkton Fighting Pikes have ended their lacrosse season. While the season did not end on the note the team would have liked, after an unsuccessful provincial tournament, Coach Adam Stewart is proud of the way players have developed over the year.
History Corner - Yorkton Boer War volunteers

History Corner - Yorkton Boer War volunteers

Leaving to fight for England in the Province of Transvaal of South Africa. 1899-1901. The second contingent includes: Sgt. P. McNichol at left, and his brother J. McNichol, second from the right. Others not specifically identified: J.
Childhood fun becomes adult passion

Childhood fun becomes adult passion

Most of us have played with LEGO® at some point in our lives. Few have used the common children’s toy as a medium to create art.
Cardinals scuffle through Alberta swing

Cardinals scuffle through Alberta swing

The Yorkton Cardinals found Alberta a less than hospitable place to visit, as they made an extended tour through the western division of the Western Major Baseball League.
Back Forty Brewers eliminated from playoffs

Back Forty Brewers eliminated from playoffs

The SESBL Playoffs have begun. The Back Forty Brewers faced off against the Canora Supers. In the first game, in Canora, the Supers dominated from the opening inning, starting off with four runs in the first.
Town Locations Marked by Vandalism

Town Locations Marked by Vandalism

Buildings, residences tagged with spray paint symbols
Parkland Amateur Radio Club field day held

Parkland Amateur Radio Club field day held

Members of the Amateur Radio Operators in the local area were joined by other attendees for the Parkland Amateur Radio Clubfield day on June 23 and 24. The field day was held at the acreage of the Bob and Lorraine Drayer of Sturgis.
Rama celebrates Canada Day at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall

Rama celebrates Canada Day at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall

A capacity crowd gathered at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Rama to celebrate Canada's 151st Birthday on Canada Day. The Canada Day Program began with the singing of O Canada as everyone held their hand flags high.
Canada Day celebrations draw a large crowd

Canada Day celebrations draw a large crowd

Although the threat of rain was on the minds of the organizers of the Canada Day celebrations held on July 1, the day turned out to be “successful and well-attended.” Starting at 8:30 a.m.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks