Yorkton This Week

Stolar, John

John Stolar passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017 just 19 days short of his 93rd birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife Marge (nee LaRose) Stolar in 2010.

Jan 9, 2018 11:53 AM Read more >

Diceman, George

George Alfred Diceman passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017 at the Yorkton Nursing Home at the age of 95. He was born on the farm on February 21, 1922 to parents Alonzo and Katie Diceman.

Jan 9, 2018 11:52 AM Read more >

Kowbel, William

William (Billy) Kowbel, resident of the Yorkton & District Nursing Home passed away suddenly on December 25, 2017. Billy was born July 22, 1953 in Rothern, SK to Peter and Anne Kowbel (nee Pryma), he was one of 11 siblings.

Jan 9, 2018 11:51 AM Read more >

Rennie, Pearl

Pearl Rennie passed away peacefully on December 25, 2017 at the Kamsack and District Nursing Home. She was 92 years of age.

Jan 9, 2018 11:50 AM Read more >

Graham, Isabelle

Isabelle Hanna Graham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother of Yorkton, SK, passed away very peacefully with her daughters by her side on December 28, just 16 days short of 101.

Jan 9, 2018 11:49 AM Read more >

Maduck, Irene

MADUCK - Irene Jane. January 10, 1944 - Toronto, ON - December 26, 2017 - Calgary, AB. Irene Jane Maduck died peacefully on Boxing Day at the age of 73 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Tony (1985) and Annie (Teslak) in 2000.

Jan 9, 2018 11:47 AM Read more >

Movie Review - Pitch Perfect 3

Why does anyone tolerate the Barden Bellas? I’m not referring to the general public’s indulgence of their on-screen hijinks (although that does befuddle me).

Jan 7, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

Sunny Side Up - Truth must be told to be heard

The future sat beside me at the annual Christmas banquet of a community organization. Five fingers old, big eyes, bubbly and adorable. With her mother busy on her left, and the Preacher watching activities on my right, I engaged her in conversation.

Jan 7, 2018 10:02 AM Read more >

Yorkton Boardgamers Guild - Shades of Troy element of game

The idea of social abstract games are still somewhat new to me, but as a genre encompassing a game such as ILIOS is certainly a step toward become a bigger fan. ILIOS is a 2015 release by designer Eliot Hochberg, and Playford Games.

Jan 6, 2018 10:04 AM Read more >

Gardener's Notebook - New year means new gardens ahead

Happy New Year, gardeners! 2018 has begun, we passed the shortest day of the year almost two weeks ago, and we are receiving seed catalogues in the mail; so we can now officially begin looking forward to the 2018 gardening year! I just love looking a

Jan 6, 2018 6:09 AM Read more >