Yorkton This Week

When Jared Robertson died in a motorcycle collision, his family and motorcycle club, the Disciple Christian Motorcycle Club, wanted to find a way to celebrate his life and his passion, and show that there can be joy even in the midst of grief.

I am a poor ambassador for Saskatchewan. Even after living in the Prairies for over a year, I’m hardly an expert on western Canadian life. I’ve explored a fraction of Saskatchewan, only experiencing a small portion of what this province has to offer.

Let the speculation begin. Since taking the helm, National Lacrosse League Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz has been quite public that the loop needs to grow beyond its nine teams.

At the moment, Yorkton can feel like an oven cranked to the highest setting and left to roast. The town, along with the rest of Saskatchewan, is in the midst of a punishing heat wave. However, a break might be coming in the near future.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area brought together youth and police with the Kids ‘n’ Kops Teen program. The week-long camp had kids meeting with law enforcement, visiting court and taking part in a number of different activities.

When a coworker was in a car accident and needed help, the staff of the Yorkton Tribal Council stepped up to try to help her as she recovered from her injuries.

This photo of the Corner of Broadway Street East and Fourth Avenue North was taken from Argyle Street. Long time Yorkton resident Ray Riesz believes that if you look at the street lights and the cars this photo was likely taken in the early 1940s.

The Yorkton RCMP wants to get a closer connection to the community and to meet with people to discuss their concerns when it comes to crime in Yorkton.

The Threshermen’s Show and Senior’s Festival was like going back to a farm from many years ago, with horses, old tractors and traditional farming methods on display and being demonstrated to a crowd.

It opened later than they wanted, but the new Parrish and Heimbecker fertilizer blending facility just outside of Yorkton, north on Highway 9.