Yorkton This Week

This image is from a book written in the 1880s entitled Picturesque Canada. It shows the Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa. Construction began in 1859, and the whole was completed in 1865.

Tourism Yorkton recently released a comprehensive Community Action Plan the organization hopes will "increase tourism revenues and visitation through managing and marketing the city as a tourism destination.

The Health Foundation conducted the final draw for their cash lottery. People from nine communities throughout the region won prizes.

The Western Financial Female YRHS Student of the Month for May 2013 is Viktoria Wilkanowicz.Viktoria is a young lady who comes to us from her homeland of Poland and has made a positive impact on the YRHS and the Family of Raiders.

We all have one, uniquely our own. They move, but don't live. They respond instantly, but can't see, hear, or communicate. They touch us but we feel nothing. The tiniest can't be picked up and the largest take up no space. Strange things, shadows.

The Yorkton Cardinals had a week of positive signs and disappointments.

The provincial government has approved a 1.03 per cent overall increase to Saskatchewan Auto Fund rates, along with rate rebalancing, and a 1.23 per cent surcharge on all rates for a one-year term. The new rates will take effect August 31, 2013.

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty has announced that 88 campsites will receive electrical service at Candle Lake Provincial Park and Greenwater Lake Provincial Park this year.

Enhancements to the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) and the Personal Care Home Benefit (PCHB) will improve the quality of life for low income seniors in Saskatchewan. Benefit increases for both programs will go into effect on July 1, 2013.

Paul & Mary Jean Hansen of Forrest, ON. visited with Arnold & Sheila Vickers and their families last Wed. Alex and Sylvia Reddy of Yorkton also joined the family for supper.