Yorkton This Week

KREPAKEVICH - Mrs. Doris Krepakevich, formerly of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Dan Krepakevich, entered eternal rest on November 11, 2017 at Extendicare in Moose Jaw.

BENJESTORF - Kenneth Robert Benjestorf was born on November 6, 1943 at Melville, SK; a son of Albert and Emma (nee Miller) Benjestorf. He was raised on the family farm and attended the Green Bush School.

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- Yorkton Holy Trinity Anglican Church Women (ACW) invite you to share in their Christmas Tea and Bazaar - Sat., Nov. 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Dear Editor: As we transition to one provincial Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in December, health care workers are anxious about yet another health care experiment by this government.

Dear Editor: On November 7, in “Loss of CWB Turns Back the Clock”, NFU board member Edward Sagan suggested, because of the removal of the Canadian Wheat Board, Canada wheat prices are like that of the early 1900s.

The city of Yorkton has updated its purchasing policy. The purchasing policy had a complete review as the document needed to be updated to reflect trade agreements, and was adjusted to the adopt the policy of best value, as opposed to best price.

City council has approved a recreational vehicle storage facility on Myrtle Ave. That facility didn’t come without opposition, as a letter written by a resident on the street stated several objections to the proposed use.

The Member of Parliament for the Yorkton-Melville riding is pressuring the federal government is reevaluate its approach to a controversial medication so they can understand its impact on mental health.

Yorkton RCMP apprehended a prisoner who escaped custody over the weekend. On Nov. 19, Yorkton Rural RCMP escorted Kevin Poullett (33) to the Regional Health Centre after he requested medical attention. Around 5:45 p.m.

Matthew Mandziuk, a grade 12 receiver/safety for the Yorkton Regional High School Raiders football team, has broken the Moose Jaw High School Football League receiving record.