Yorkton This Week

RCMP used a conducted energy weapon last week to take down a Yorkton man when the suspect allegedly brandished a knife and resisted arrest.

Yorkton’s Mayor is taking on a more prominent role in the province. Bob Maloney has been named the Vice President of Cities at the recent SUMA conference, which makes him chair of the SUMA mayor’s caucus.

A 19-year-old Yorkton man accused of a home invasion and robbery with violence has been remanded in custody.

In July, a pipeline leak near Maidstone, Saskatchewan, spilled about 250,000 litres of diluted oil sands bitumen into the North Saskatchewan River, killing wildlife and comprising drinking water for nearby communities, including Prince Albert.

For the last l-o-o-n-g period, I’ve observed the electoral circus south of the border; the interminable debacle that will forever be known as the biggest shake-up in the history of USA national elections.

On civic election night in Yorkton, incumbent mayor Bob Maloney posted a comment on Facebook just before midnight, in response to a message from a supporter. He said something to the effect of, “I’m not sure what happened.

Eat less, exercise more. This is a very common axiom, often offered by doctors, trainers and helpful friends to try to help struggling overweight people. I’ve even said it myself many times.

Donald Trump stunned the world on Tuesday night, riding a silent majority to winning the vote to become the next President of the United States.

The number of Grade 3 students reading at grade level continues to rise. According thanks to the Saskatchewan government collaborative work between the education sector and the Ministry of Education is responsible for the improvement.

The weather over the last couple weeks has been amazing, and I’d bet that you have been taking a cup of coffee outside and looking around at your garden, just as we have.