Local News

As Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney would comment “even bylaws outlive their usefulness.” As a result, Yorkton Council unanimously passed a bylaw to repeal bylaws at their regular meeting Monday.

Annie Chimko of Preeceville celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family on July 8.

Edward Gibney, formerly of Canora, and Michael Yaremko, formerly of Yorkton, were ordained to the priesthood on June 29 at the Holy Family Cathedral in Saskatoon by Archbishop Don Bolen of Regina Archdiocese.

The Canada Day celebration in Togo included members of the village council and past and present maintenance employees prepared breakfast for residents.

Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered for what was billed as “a great cause” at the second annual RHF Bike Rally in Stenen on June 23, 24 and 25.

Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered for what was billed as “a great cause” at the second annual RHF Bike Rally in Stenen on June 23, 24 and 25.

The Old Dog Run, that annual 168-kilometre trek on bicycle from Kamsack to Yorkton and back again has a new lead sponsor for the 2017 Run.

The Kelvington 4-H Beef Club held its awards night on June 27, which began with a steak supper with members, their parents, buyers and sponsors. The club recognized the accomplishments of its members and the support received from sponsors and buyers.

Invermay School graduation was held on June 29, with the theme, “This is the beginning of anything you want.” The 2016 Governor General’s Award was won by Brittany Kowalyshyn.

The graduation of 34 Grade 12 students of the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute was held on June 29.