Yorkton This Week

#22 fights valiantly to hold his position, but one quick miscalculation and you can easily go from lead to last. Around the bend another racer moves in on 22's turf.

This time, #55 appears in the crosshairs: while a wide berth appears between both vehicles, the gaps can -- and do -- close fast. Plenty of action was to be had at the Yellowhead Speedway. The quest for victory was ongoing amongst the drivers.

Tiger by the tail: In a massive struggle to overtake, #55 comes up fast while coming around the bend at Yellowhead Speedway on Saturday, August 17th. Weather cooperated more on this day than it had in the past, with the summer plagued by rainouts.

You may think it’s just a walk in the park, but you are entering the Pigeonpocalypse! So starts the rule book for Pigeonpocalypse, which is enough to pique the interest of the average gamer. “This is a fun and fast family card game for 2-6 players.

Yorkton HOG kicked off their Toy Run at the Harley Davidson of Yorkton dealership to help collect toys for the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. Toys in particular that help motor skills are particularly welcome.

The Saskatchewan Rush have signed defender Jordie Jones-Smith to a 2 year agreement. Jones-Smith appeared in all but one game last season with the Rush, logging 1 goal, 19 loose balls, and 5 caused turnovers.

Yorkton Chamber of Commerce barbecue at Norman Roebuck’s cottage, York Lake, early 1960s. From left to right: Jack Park, Bert Svenson, George Hees, Federal Minister of Trade and Commerce, R.J.R. Bonneyland, Morley Lockhart, Rudy Schick.

The Strongman competition took place over the weekend, where the mettle of the best weightlifters in Canada was tested.

A big bouquet of thanks to everyone who helped make the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society’s Annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show last week a big success! Thank you to all our gardening friends who attended the show, it was lovely to have

Canora’s new mayor will be chosen in a byelection to be held on August 28 in town council chambers, with advance polling on August 24. The four candidates in the running for the position are: Michael Kwas, Bill Reaume, Kerry Trask and Jim Vewchar.