Yorkton This Week

The federal government’s popular New Horizons for Seniors Program is once again accepting applications to help fund community-based projects. The deadline for this round is July 29, 2016.

The Farrell Agencies Community Scholarship gives students a chance to prove their dedication to their communities and get $5,000 towards their future.

TD Bank Financial Group and The Health Foundation announced the recipients of the Spring Education Awards for 2016. Applications are considered twice each year and awards are given each spring and fall.

I’ve noticed recently The Bug has a bit of a passive aggressive streak. The other day I had to leave the house, but couldn’t take her with me. I felt bad, so I got her a treat and took her out to the back yard.

Canola oil can help Chinese consumers meet the new dietary guidelines released by the Chinese Nutrition Society 13 May 2016, said Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, at an event today celebrating a new Sino-Canadian par

Remax Family Fun Day brought families together at green field north of Parkland Mall Saturday. Barbeque food, mini-games, bouncy castles and tethered hot air balloon rides were among the things available to do.

The Philippines are celebrating 118 years of independence, and the Parkland Filipino-Canadian Association Inc. celebrated this milestone with the Pinoy Fiesta in Yorkton.

Food safety is definitely a front burner issue these days for consumers. And if it is a key issue for consumers, it is something farm producers have to be keenly aware of.

Seeding in Saskatchewan is expected to be completed this week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. While there are few fields of oats and flax as well as some greenfeed and silage being seeded at this time, 99.

Relay for Life is a fundraiser that takes place all throughout Canada. The relay made its way to Kiernan field Friday evening.