Yorkton This Week

Although the spring melt is over, a number of Saskatchewan communities are still dealing with flood-related issues due to the above normal runoff. This situation has been made worse by heavy rainfall in certain areas.

Dr. Brass School held Aboriginal Day activities Thursday afternoon. Included in the day was a drum group from Cote First Nations, as well as dancers from the school, and invited guest dancers.

Jordan Jarvis has been here, there, and everywhere for his lacrosse career. The 23-year-old's latest lacrosse endeavour took him to the Czech Republic.

Warren Shymko's hockey career isn't ending in the junior ranks. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound goaltender is headed to Ottawa to play for the Gee Gee's in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

The Saltcoats Housing Authority Board of Directors hosted a special event to honour one of its members for long service. Edith Maddaford has served as a volunteer for fifteen years and will continue on the board in her position as Chairperson.

"Blind as a bat," people said of me as a child, whenever I confused someone walking for a dog or a horse. Glasses finally remedied that, but trouble started in my forties; the day my optometrist used the "B" word. Bifocals.

Devices requiring rechargeable batteries are everywhere - smartphones, power tools, small appliances such as hand-held vacuum cleaners, and even children's toys.

A strong showing in the Stanley Cup finals and a pay hike in the offseason goes hand in hand for free agents in the National Hockey League. Chicago Blackhawks winger Bryan Bickell is the poster boy for UFAs poised to cash in this year.

As with most inspirational teachers, you would be hard-pressed to get Kevin Chaisson to take any credit for the successes of his students.

John Drozd, beloved husband of Olga Drozd of Canora passed away suddenly at his residence on June 7th, 2013, at the age of 80 years. John was born April 9th, 1933, to William (Basilius) and Mary (Lewchuk) Drozd of Gorlitz, SK.