Yorkton This Week

The Yorkton Maulers scored their first victory of the regular season last weekend, hopefully laying the groundwork for more victories after a series of disappointing showings.

A ‘Life Chain’ was held at the corner of Broadway and Gladstone in Yorkton Sunday. The event was a respectful and silent public witness in recognition of the value all human life. It was organized by Parkland Right to Life.

With the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada’s Touring Pro Division (TPD) making its inaugural stop in Yorkton at the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown plans are being finalized.

A fall supper was held at The Bentley by Revera in Yorkton Saturday with proceeds going to Habitat For Humanity in the city. The meal included turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings. Here Bentley residents Vi and Gary Kriger get their supper.

The Yorkton Terriers dropped a pair of weekend home games. The losses leave the Terriers with a 2-4-1 record and five points for third place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division.

As part of Culture Days in Yorkton, Katie Miller gave a free concert and vocal harmony workshop Saturday at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre, Historic Land Titles Building in the city.

Last Tuesday when I caught site on line of an Americas Rugby News report that the Ontario Arrows had finally come to an agreement which will see them join Major League Rugby (MLR), in 2019, I was more than thrilled.

As part of Yorkton Culture Days, a free Big Band Concert was held at the Royal Honda Showroom Saturday. The event included music by All That Jazz Big Band, a car show, and a hot dog sale.

Young players within Yorkton Minor Hockey will have an organization-wide training program to improve skills this season.

If someone wants to enjoy nature in Yorkton, take time to go jogging, or possibly try their hand at some fishing, a good place to go is Logan Green.