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Breitkreuz brothers are Germany-bound again

Breitkreuz brothers are Germany-bound again

Clarke Breitkreuz and his older brother, Brett, never got the opportunity to play hockey together while they were growing up because of the two-year age gap between them. Brett was always aging out of a division just as Clarke was getting to it.
Willowbrook Wildlife Federation hosts 3D shoot

Willowbrook Wildlife Federation hosts 3D shoot

Over the weekend, the Willowbrook Wildlife Federation held its annual 3D Archery Shoot.
Cardinals season comes to an end

Cardinals season comes to an end

The Yorkton Cardinals wrapped up their 2017 season on Sunday night as they visited the Weyburn Beavers for their last game. The Beavers took the win 12-2.

Agriculture This Week - There are reasons to protect rare breeds

Regular readers will be aware I am a strong proponent of any effort made to protect rare livestock breed genetics. We have a tendency in the livestock sector to reduce the genetic base down to an ever narrower base.
Horsing around

Horsing around

Raising awareness one step at a time

Raising awareness one step at a time

Greg Shwaga wants to raise money and awareness for Huntington’s disease, and he’s taking a long walk in order to do it. He going from border to border in Saskatchewan, and stopped by Yorkton This Week while he walked through the city.
Photos This Week - August 2, 2017

Photos This Week - August 2, 2017

Community Spotlight - Fruit, Flower and Vegetable display, and more

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society invites you to their annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Display Show on Tues., Aug. 15 from 1:00 till 5:00 p.m. at St.

Addressing the root of the problem

S tatistics Canada numbers show more serious crime in Yorkton is up for the second straight year. The recently released the crime severity index (CSI) statistics for 2016, and it saw Yorkton increase by 10 per cent, going from 135.14 to 149.47.
Editorial Cartoon - August 2, 2017

Editorial Cartoon - August 2, 2017

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