Yorkton This Week

The fact that I'm even writing about this means the Rolling Stone has accomplished exactly what it set out to do by putting the accused Boston Marathon Bomber on their front cover.

Sometimes you can make a decision for a lot of the right reasons, and it still ends up being the wrong decision.

The Village of Rhein celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend.

The Yorkton United Under-14 girls soccer team claimed a silver medal at the 2013 Saskatchewan Outdoor Soccer Provincial Championships in Moose Jaw on June 28-30. Yorkton's first game of the tournament was against Saskatoon Eastside.

SaskTel has saved almost 50,000 cell phones from ending up in a landfill through its Phones for a Fresh Start program.

Agnes Breitkreuz was born in Wluke West Preusen, Germany on June 19, 1922. She was one of five children born to Edward and Martha (nee Graap) Richter. Her childhood was school and lots of chores.

The Yorkton Cardinals came up short in the Saskatchewan 'AA' Provincial Baseball finals, but they walked off the field with their heads held high. "It has been a fantastic year," said Cardinals head coach Mike Farquharson.

Mary Lou Lascelle, 61, of Burgis Beach, SK, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2013 in Canora, SK. Surrounded by family who loved her deeply, she went to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Calling all early-birds! The Yorkton Arts Council would like to remind you that Early Bird Savings are in effect until Wednesday, July 31 for the "Stars For Saskatchewan" 2013-2014 concert series! Nine exciting concerts, with savings of up to 47% off

Mrs. Edith Morgan passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the Lakeside Manor Care Home in Saltcoats, SK. She was 107 years of age. Edith was born on February 24, 1906 in Norfolk, England.