Yorkton This Week

John Doe - The Westerner John Doe is a true American treasure. He is the co-founder of the legendary punk rock band X, has acted in many movies and just this week, and has become a bestselling author.

Imagine if scientists came up with an inexpensive, easily administered way to decrease the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and obesity by 25 to 35 per cent. It would create a sensation and, if patented, would be worth billions.

I set out this past weekend to conduct my second social experiment. With all of our residents out and about enjoying the spring sun, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity.

I was planning on writing about the David and Collet Stephan verdict in which two Alberta parents were found guilty of not providing the necessaries of life, which led to the death of their son Ezekial. Then I read Dr.

Karen Dunlop realizes she has beaten the odds. Celebrating five years of her First Avenue shop Fins, Feathers and Fur puts her in the minority of entrepreneurs (approximately 45 per cent) whose businesses last that long.

It’s the merry month of May, the magic month for gardeners! The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has these great events coming up, so get out your calendars and circle the dates! The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00

After writing about Shogi (Japanese chess) the last four weeks it got me thinking about the influence the game has had in developing other games.

Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, fever, anemia, bleeding, and fatigue are some of the debilitating symptoms experienced by people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Before departing on your summer road trip remember to check Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline. “Motorists will begin to see more work on provincial highways as construction season nears,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.