Yorkton This Week

Dear Editor: Several weeks ago, the nation saw a TV report of abuse of an elderly woman in a Peterborough, Ontario nursing home.

CIBC has added its name to a growing list of supporters of Parkland College's new Trades and Technology Centre.

Yorkton's Cory Neifer, 2012 Canadian Olympic team member and 14-time National Air Rifle Champion reviews the troops June 15 at the 64 Field Battery Cadet Corps 45th Annual Ceremonial Review.

The Yorkton Cardinals took two steps back in the Western Major Baseball League standings last week with a 1-4 showing. The Cardinals ended their week's action with back-to-back home games against the Lethbridge Bulls.

The 2013-14 student loan year is in full swing. Students can begin submitting their applications for student financial assistance for academic programs beginning on or after August 1, 2013.

Mr. Ernie Heshka, beloved husband of Pat of Yorkton passed away suddenly on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the age of 65 years.

The longest day of the year is coming, gardeners: on Friday, June 21 at approximately 1:04 a.m., we will enjoy the summer solstice! It's the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator.

On June 6, Parkland College congratulated over 300 students for successfully completing their chosen programs during the 2013-13 academic year. The 2013 Graduation ceremony was held at St. Mary's Cultural Centre in Yorkton.

The Saskatchewan economy continues to lead the way. According to a Statistics Canada report released today, Saskatchewan had the greatest year-over-year growth in manufacturing sales in Canada.

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) has something unique to share with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.