Yorkton This Week

There is a new naming sponsor for one of Yorkton's recreational facilities. Dow AgroSciences and the City of Yorkton recently signed an agreement that sees the Flexihall in the Gallagher Centre renamed Nexera Flexihall.

John Peter (Jack) Zepp, April 5, 1926 - March 25, 2013. Jack Zepp, of Samaritan Place, Saskatoon passed away at St. Paul's Hospital on March 25, 2013, the same hospital where he was born nearly 87 years ago.

The Saskatchewan Abilities Council (SAC) last week honoured local employers that have provided work experience and job opportunities to people with disabilities.

While suiting up for the Yorkton Harvest in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, Levi Cable was a star, racking up a combined 42 goals and 86 points in 84 games in 2009-10 and 2010-11. "I grew a lot as a player in Yorkton," said Cable.

Twenty five nominations have been received by the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce for the two Employee of the Year Awards that will be presented later this month. Carol Yaholnitksy, Co-Chair of the Chamber's Events committee is pleased with that number.

After a rough 0-3 start, Cathy Inglis along with her rink Pat Kuspira, Donna Liebrecht and Bev Fuches wrapped up their showing at the Canadian Senior Women's Championship in Summerside, PEI, on March 16-24 with a strong finish, winning five out of th

There are concerns with flooding in the Yorkton region based on events such as the July 1, 2010 rains in the city, and the spring run-off of 2011.

The Yorkton Chapter of the Red Hat Society will be hosting the ninth annual Saskatchewan Red Hat Society Convention on Friday, April 19 and 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Cultural Centre.

Last week it was a first look at the 'steampunk' infused miniature war game Dystopian Wars. "Dystopian Wars is designed to be a fun game that can be played in just a couple of hours using a selection of our finely detailed models.

Parkland College's newest scholarship fundraiser is taking place this weekend in Yorkton. An Evening in Africa, presented by Days Inn Yorkton, will be held Saturday, April 6 in the Parkland Room at the Painted Hand Casino.