Yorkton This Week

Construction to bring Yorkton’s old casino building on Third Avenue up to code and develop commercial space has kicked into high gear.

The Government of Saskatchewan urges motorists to take work zone safety seriously. “The safety of construction crews and the travelling public is our number one priority,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.

The Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs’ report on Francophone Seniors has been received by Provincial Secretary Nadine Wilson. “I’d like to thank the Advisory Committee for this report on the issue of seniors in Saskatchewan,” Wilson said.

Orest Dmyterko was born June 12, 1944 to Dmytro and Katherine (Petrowski) Dmyterko in the Hardrock District. He passed away July 19, 2016 at 72 years of age. He was the fourth eldest of eleven children.

With grieving hearts, the family of Ronald James Popowich announce his sudden passing, at home, on July 19, 2016. He was 64 years of age.

Ivy Mayer, beloved wife of the late Norm Mayer, passed away in the early hours of July 16, 2016. She was 77 years of age. Ivy was born on July 6, 1939 in Grenfell, SK, the daughter of John and Grace (nee Richardson) Wilson.

Larry Bohn, beloved husband of Arlene Bohn of Yorkton, formerly of the Ebenezer district passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was seventy-two years of age.

Merlin Reginald Andrews passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the age of 89 at the Langenburg Centennial Care Home, with family at his side. Merlin was born on March 13, 1927 in MacNutt, SK to John and Lena (Kitsch) Andrews, one of four children.

Max Hrycay. Passed away peacefully in his 92nd year on July 17, 2016, with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Carol (nee Dunn) of 61 years and children; Bill (Gabrielle), Jim (Madonna Beale), Susan Novosad (John) and Mary.