Yorkton This Week

Few places on our planet have been unaffected by humans. Satellite images taken from hundreds of kilometres above Earth reveal a world irrevocably changed by our land use over just the past few decades.

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty recently announced the Community Rink Affordability Grant, originally launched in September 2012, will be offered in 2013.

The Bredenbury Golf Course is hosting their annual Members Tournament on Sun., Sept. 29, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. There will be roast beef served after the tournament at approximately 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to attend. Cost $10.00.

Verna Alvena Boychuk (nee Chomyshen) was born April 13, 1933 near Grandview M.B. Verna was the daughter of Lena Yacyshyn. Verna attended Cedric School until finishing grade 8. After school, Verna continued her education with correspondence classes.

The Yorkton Terriers have started the 2013-14 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season with a home-and-home split with Weyburn. The Red Wings won their home opener against Yorkton Friday with a 3-0 victory.

Students from Dr. Brass and St. Paul's Schools took part in the fall half of a 'Pizza Farm' project.

Tourism Saskatchewan reminds amateur and professional photographers that September 30 is the final day to enter the 12th annual Snap It! The Great Saskatchewan Photo Contest.

Growth in Saskatchewan's manufacturing sector led the nation in July of this year, with sales jumping 6.3 per cent over last year. Manufacturing sales totalled $1.3 billion, a record for the month of July. On a year-over-year basis, sales dropped 0.

Without a doubt, residents in Regina need to get off their butts on September 25 and vote "NO" to save themselves some serious cash. Yes, this is one of those rare moments where you can walk into the voting booth and vote for saving yourself money.

Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local held a barbecue last week to call attention to what they say is a disturbing trend in Saskatchewan health care.