Yorkton This Week

Four men have been arrested for engaging in an alleged home invasion on Broadway Street West on Dec. 2.

A Melville man facing a charge of criminal negligence was granted bail at the Yorkton court on Nov. 29. Tristan Stradeski, 22, was released on recognizance at $2000. He will be staying at his mother’s residence in Melville with a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Police are searching for stolen prescription drugs after a robbery in Melville last week. In the evening of Nov. 28, a man wearing a black balaclava entered a pharmacy on 2 Avenue East in Melville. He stole various drugs and took off by foot.

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- This year Animal Rescue Team Yorkton Inc. has joined together with SIGN in Yorkton. We are doing a Toy Drive for both children and pets to help families in our community.

Our Mom, Audrey (Hillis) McLaren was born at the family farm home in Saltcoats, SK on April 21, 1928. Her siblings included older brother (Jack), younger brother (Leonard) and her youngest sister (Beryl).

Sylvia Niniowski (nee Wyllychuk) of Roblin died peacefully on November 27, 2017. She was 96 years old. Sylvia was born on December 2, 1920 in the Calder district of Saskatchewan to Samuel and Eftima (Goyuk) Wyllychuk.

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Darla Doreen Giannoulis passed away at the age of 50 years after a battle with depression following the loss of her son, Elias, which left her heartbroken. Darla was born on April 9, 1967 in BC.

Nicholas Joseph Chaikowsky (Nick), age 70 of Churchbridge, formerly of Yorkton, SK, beloved husband of Louise, passed away suddenly at home on November 24, 2017. Nick was born in Foam Lake on December 5, 1946.

Julie Ann Kirkham. November 21, 1952 - November 24, 2017. Julie Kirkham was a dear friend to many, known for her fearlessly independent spirit, her warmth and her smile, as well as her blunt honesty, sense of humour and distinctive laugh.