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Letter to the Editor - September 17 edition

Letter to the Editor - September 17 edition

Statements from officials need clarification Recently, The Outlook published letters from Mayor Ross Derdall and Councillor Maureen Applin in response to an earlier letter from Justin Turton.
Thinking I do with words - Bringing film festivals outside of big cities

Thinking I do with words - Bringing film festivals outside of big cities

It is the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Of course, having an international film festival in 2020 comes with its own unique set of complications, so the international part of the festival became surprisingly literal.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Mayor

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Mayor

Dear Editor: So good to see the recognition and thanks for service given to retiring Mayor Bob Maloney.
Politics - Numbers show NDP just can't win

Politics - Numbers show NDP just can't win

There are clearly differences between rural voters and urban votes in this province. But as we approach the provincial election this fall, it’s worth recognizing that the gap between the two may not be quite as big as you think ...
Editorial - Projects need green light from Council

Editorial - Projects need green light from Council

Yorkton Council had two interesting proposals to discuss Monday at its regular meeting.
Agriculture This Week: Genome mapping major ag breakthrough

Agriculture This Week: Genome mapping major ag breakthrough

The farm sector should be smiling over the prospect of what a recent science accomplishment could mean. It was recently reported at www.producer.com that “on Aug.
The Meeple Guild - Vikings recruit crew for Longboat in new game

The Meeple Guild - Vikings recruit crew for Longboat in new game

Throw a Viking theme onto a game and you have at least teased this gamer enough to take a look.
Sunny Side Up - To everything a season ... turn, turn, turn

Sunny Side Up - To everything a season ... turn, turn, turn

“We’ll work till Jesus comes,” my father loved to sing. It’s taken me decades to learn that life’s hardest work, as well as its greatest pleasure, is learning to truly live it, no matter the season.
History Corner - Lions’ School Opening 1960

History Corner - Lions’ School Opening 1960

The Yorkton Lions’ School for mentally challenged students on Independent Street, had its official opening on October 12, 1960. Mayor William Fichtner was in attendance (left by the door) for the ribbon cutting.
Gardener's Notebook - Fall but much to still enjoy

Gardener's Notebook - Fall but much to still enjoy

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has not planned any meetings just yet, even though this would be when our meetings would be beginning. Things are different, aren’t they! But be sure to visit our website at www.yorktonhort.
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