Yorkton This Week

All around the world, people are helping birds by counting them for science.

On Jan. 31, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the Saskatchewan RCMP Dispatch Centre received a report of an altercation in a residence on the Star Blanket First Nation.

As an author, and a person, James Andreas is focused on people. He recently spoke at the Yorkton Crossing retirement community, where he now lives, about his life and work. Andreas began writing because of his interest in people.

What makes a champion? The Champion Child program sees kids becomes champions overcoming medical problems while advocating for improving healthcare for kids across the country.

Have you seen the Canada Food Guide? The updated picture of a “healthy” plate looks appetizing and achievable. The interesting thing to note is that half the “plate” is made up of fruit and vegetables.

In order to better protect Saskatchewan youth from risks associated with vaping, The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act takes effect today, Feb. 1, 2020. “I’m excited to have this legislation in place,” Minister of Health Jim Reiter said.

I became part of the agriculture industry four years ago. Shortly after, I wrote, “Agriculture: My Journey so far”. It was a reflection on my first six months working in this amazing sector.

On Jan. 31, at approximately 1:30 a.m. members of Big River RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle on Big River First Nation. The vehicle fled from police but was stopped soon afterwards by police. Three people fled from the vehicle when police approached.

Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville, wishes to advise constituents that the application period is finally open for employers and organizations hoping to access federal financial assistance under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) pr

The RCMP Crime Reduction Team have charged a male from Melfort with drug/weapons offences following arrests near Wakaw on January 30, 2020.