Yorkton This Week

After nearly a dozen years of involvement Randy Goulden was recently presented with a service award from the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association (TCYHA).

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their regular meeting on Thursday, May 16 in the Sunshine Room at SIGN on North Street.

The seventh annual GX94 and FOX FM Airwaves for Health Radiothon was a huge success raising $78,925. The annual 36-hour radiothon was held April 22th and 23rd, with both radio stations broadcasting live from the Regional Hospital in Yorkton.

Dust Bowl Howe Gelb 8-out-of-10 I think the purpose of music is often lost with us. Hooks and beats often overpower a meaningful message. Unfortunately for most, their song and their words just won't reach the audience they deserve.

Yorkton Council has approved a tender for development of York Colony Phase II. The project will consist of development of 25.61 hectares for both commercial and residential lots.

A new apartment complex received first reading of a City Zoning Bylaw amendment which will help the process move forward in terms of development.

John Lyle Neal, better know as Zeke passed away peacefully on May 6, 2013 with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. Lyle was born on August 4, 1940 in Regina, SK, the son of William and Mabel (nee Ferhenbach) Neal.

Yorkton Council had a closer look at a Concept Plan and Serviceability Report for the Yorkton Industrial Subdivision. Planning & Engineering Services has worked with representatives from Potzus Construction Ltd.

Welcome to Week LII of 'Fishing Parkland Shorelines'. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.