Yorkton This Week

The Yorkton peewee 'AAA' Cardinals are set to host the provincial AA tournament on July 19-21 at Jubilee Park. "We are excited to host the event," said tournament manager Brent Repsch.

The third time was the charm for Kamloops Blazers winger JC Lipon. After the Regina native was passed over in the past two NHL entry drafts, the Winnipeg Jets selected him with the 91st pick of the 2013 draft in New Jersey.

For the first time in a long time, the National Hockey League entry draft and free agency day didn't disappoint; they were packed full of trades, signings and buyouts.

Wet weather did not stop the Exhibition Parade held on Saturday, July 6. Spectators were entertained by miniature vehicles, horses, floats and lots more during the annual trek down Broadway Street in Yorkton.

Results from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) released in June may indicate fewer Yorkton residents are completing high school. In 2011, 28.

All signs point to the Yorkton Bulldogs going the way of a dinosaur next year.

The Village of Rhein was hit Saturday by heavy rains, and what residents are terming a tornado. The storm hit mid-afternoon Saturday, said Mayor James Herman Sunday as he drove through his community assessing damage.

Haven't our gardens been glorious this past week? So many things are in bloom right now: daylilies, cranesbill geraniums, oriental poppies, and the showiest of all, the fragrant flamboyant peony.

Persons visiting Kenosee Superslides Waterpark on June 26, 2013, may have been exposed to waterbourne communicable disease, due to poor water quality.

The Yorkton Yankees improved their record to 13-0-1 after capturing three wins last week. They topped the Yorkton Orioles 8-2 on Tuesday, July 2, the Canora Supers 13-0 on Thursday, and the Russell Bulls 8-4 the following day.