Yorkton This Week

Understanding the surveying of lands and the meaning of Townships By the late 1860s, the Dominion Government and Eastern Canadians saw that the vast western territories of Canada should be opened for agriculture.

The 2012 Landscape & Memory Exhibition - a showcase of 20 artists from the Yorkton area - opened at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery on Sunday. Artists approach the local show from a wide range of backgrounds, experience levels, and styles.

Cruise the Spirit - Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park July 6, 7, 8, 10 Annual Cruise Weekend and Car Show. For more info and registration call Dennis Naphin (306) 792-4405. --- Lung Association BBQ Fundraiser - Fri., June 29, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bridal Shower for Sophie Ackroyd took place on May 26, 20l2 at the Golden Jets Hall in Esterhazy. It was organized by her Maid of Honour, Breanna Issel and four bridesmaids Kate Ackroyd, Michelle Wushke, Jessica Rausch and Allyssa Freed.

Dear Editor: I am concerned about Regina's Mayor Pat Fiaco's propsed monument, the dome stadium.Here is where I and the silent majority of Saskatchewan people who have not attended a football game, do not want to see a football game, stand.

The Yorkton Bulldogs won their first set of back-to-back games over the weekend and it did not go by without a little bit of surprise. In a twist ending, their match with the Regina Riot was stopped just prior to the start of the third period.

The lacrosse Bulldogs were getting physical. They were getting goals from just about everybody in the lineup. They were playing near perfect.

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

The Brischuks finally got a long overdue cheerleading clinic going at Sacred Heart, hosted by the members of the SHHS cheerleaders and guided by former University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Roughrider cheerleader Alynn Brischuk.

Donald Peter Homenchuk, Jan. 6, 1946 - June 3, 2012. Don passed away suddenly on June 3, 2012 at his residence in Vancouver, BC. Don was born Jan. 6, 1946 to Peter and Mary Homenchuk. He is predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Homenchuk.