Yorkton This Week

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Three more people have been charged in the death of Colin Focht. Jordan Ironstand, 23, and a young offender who cannot be named, have both been charged with second degree murder.

askatchewan’s tourism sector honoured businesses and individuals at the 30th annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala, which was celebrated in Saskatoon on April 11 at TCU Place.

The whir of flying arrows and the thump as they hit their targets permeated the Agripavilion in the city on the weekend, as more than 100 archers a day took part in the Broken Arrow Archery Club 3D shoot.

Two of TeamSask’s top bowlers come from right here in Yorkton, making an impact at the Canadian 5 pin bowling Youth Challenge, held in Ottawa March 27th to 31st. Ashley Schrader and Adam Becker, both of Yorkton, held some of the highest games.

With the only snow left to melt this spring that is hidden from the sunshine, it is obviously time for the playoffs to start in the National Hockey League. Yes that was written with a certain amount of sarcasm.

Easter was marked at the Salvation Army Church in Yorkton Saturday. The evening included a brass band and male chorus to help tell the story of Easter.

In the spring of 1988, my seven-year-old daughter Amanda and I visited a monastery on a hilltop near Orangeville, Ontario. A short visit, but I recall it clearly with both amazement and regret.