Yorkton This Week

When politicians are done being politicians, should they be done with politics? The obvious answer would seem to be no. Once out of formal public life, they should be like anyone else and get to do whatever they want.

The 41st annual Robbie Burns Supper, presented by the Yorkton & District Scottish Society, was a celebration of Scottish heritage in the heart of Yorkton, as people gathered to celebrate traditions, honour Robbie Burns, Scotland’s bard, and enjoy som

To celebrate Family Literacy Day, which was held on Jan. 27, Parkland College was the host of a book swap on the following Monday, where people could take a look, pick up a book, and exchange things to read.

Sometimes an informal setting offers a fresh way to address issues. That is what Yorkton Councillor Darcy Zaharia is hoping for in promoting a ‘Coffee with City Council’. The event, slated for Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has elected its latest president. Mike Stackhouse will take the reigns over from Mike Popowich to lead the Chamber in 2019.

The Yorkton Terriers have been on something of a rollercoaster since the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Christmas break. The Terriers are four-and-six over their last 10 games, including a loss Tuesday evening on home ice.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce brought a special guest speaker for Tuesday’s luncheon. British Columbia-based motivational speaker and independent author Roy Prevost provided a keynote presentation aimed toward improving customer service.

The Good Spirit School Division has announced that all rural school buses will be cancelled for Wednesday, Jan. 30. The school division cites the extreme wind-chill forecast for the 30th as the reason behind the cancellation.

Are you stealthy enough to steal the Emperor’s jewel? That is the question you try to answer in Age of Thieves, a game by designer Sławomir Stepien, and published by Galakta Games.

The great thing about the internet is that the weirdest thing can suddenly find an audience. Take for example, the Hydraulic Press Channel on YouTube.