Yorkton This Week

A former Yorktonite is taking her knack for glamour and eloquence to the international stage. Holly Weselowski is heading to China to compete in the annual Mrs. Globe pageant in December. “I’ve never been to Asia,” Weselowski said.

The organization formerly known as the Saskatchewan Abilities Council Inc. has unveiled its new name. Dropping many letters from its moniker, it is now called SaskAbilities.

At a recent meeting of Yorkton Council, the General Alexander Ross Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion made a request to have Veterans Week set by the city for the week of Nov 5-11.

SaskPower is encouraging businesses to invest time and money into cutting back on energy costs. Representatives from SaskPower spoke at a Yorkton Chamber of Commerce (YCC) luncheon on Oct. 17.

Kids watched from behind yellow tape as their classmate slipped on a pair of sunglasses, a welder’s helmet, and heavy-duty gloves. Sparks flew as he used a welding striker on a piece of metal. A professional welder guided his aim.

The Yorkton Bantam Raiders football team picked up a big win in their quarter-final playoff game on Saturday, defeating the Regina Lakers 55-8.

“There’s such a fine line between clever and stupid.” –David St. Hubbins, This Is Spinal Tap . I’d like to make a spin-off to that classic phrase: There’s such a fine line between silly and dumb.

Saturday night saw the nothing but green at the Yorkton Ag Pavilion as the Saskatchewan Roughriders Block Party drew in a huge crowd. There was food, drinks, games, inflatables and so much more for people to enjoy.

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- Fall Outreach Supper at St. Mark Orthodox Church, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton. Sun., Oct. 29. Service of Thanksgiving 5 p.m. Supper to follow. Admission: freewill offering.