Yorkton This Week

With Sask soccer re-structuring age groups from U16 and U18 to U17 and U19, the senior boys were able to play one more summer together in competitive soccer.

A warehouse on Smith Street was destroyed by fire on the evening of Jun. 21. A call came in to Yorkton Fire Protective Services at approximately 8:00 p.m., said Fire Chief Trevor Morrissey. The fire had started in the north end of the building.

The Health Foundation is pleased to announce that Rubicon Pharmacies has made a significant donation of $10,000 in support of the residents in our long-term care homes throughout east central Saskatchewan.

Dr. Grant Wright expressed his appreciation to the Health Foundation for a new laryngoscope, worth $10,800. “The previous scope lasted 20 years and was probably used on 10,000 patients.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks have an exciting summer lined up for guests of all ages.

MLA Greg Ottenbreit and Bernie Wlock led the way at the start of a fundraiser marathon. Joggers participated in Bernie’s Journey, a five- and 10-kilometer walk and run through Yorkton on June 16.

At the Yorkton Regional High School’s Awards Night, the students of the school were rewarded for their hard work over the school years. Winners were as follows: PAA Award of Excellence –Austin Hutchings - presented by Mr.

The president of APAS has written to federal government Ministers commending them for reaching an agreement in principle to facilitate the transfer of ownership of the Hudson Bay Rail line and Port of Churchill.

Rain across most of the province has helped to alleviate dry topsoil moisture conditions. Areas in the southeast, which was one of the drier regions over the past couple of months, received large amounts that caused flooding.

The deadline for Crop Insurance customers to submit their Seeded Acreage Reports and Stored Grain Declarations is fast approaching.