Yorkton This Week

The City of Yorkton has received some extra funds from the federal government. The city received a one-time transfer of $996,548 thanks to a ‘top up’ from the Gas Tax Fund, which is intended to be used for infrastructure projects in cities in Canada.

The educational Pizza Farm tours have spread throughout the province, helping kids to understand not only just where food comes from, but also the work that goes into bringing it to the table.

It was race weekend at Yellowhead International Speedway, with cars in the Thunder Stock, Hobby Stock, Street Stock and 4A classes taking to the dirt oval to see who’s fastest.

Close Cuts for Cancer wrapped up its 2019 year with a donation of $17 664 made by Yorkton Hyundai. The dealership collected the monies by contributing $100 from the sale of vehicles made throughout the campaign.

The Paper Bag Papers are looking for talent. The local theatre group is holding auditions for its next pair of plays, and whether someone is more comfortable with comedy or drama, they’ve got a play for you.

The Lady Gridders are starting off their season with a smash. The Yorkton women’s football team has won both of their initial two games. Their most recent contest was against the Moosomin Generals.

Over 100 friends and family gathered together on Saturday, August 31st to hold a golf tournament in memory of Don Happy and to celebrate his life.

Young people have been speaking out for their rights. Many are wise beyond their years. Without the blinkers of ideology, workaday priorities and ingrained values, they can see clearly what’s happening.

Yorkton Crossing is the host of a car show Sunday afternoon, with a wide range of vintage metal on display. Food and music are also at the event, which runs all afternoon, and anyone with a special set of wheels is invited to put them on display.

While it would be a sin to suggest Canadian media outlets are as biased as those in the United States, there is no doubt Justin Trudeau and the Liberals are favored and get a much easier ride than Andrew Scheer and the Conservatives.