Yorkton This Week

After more than a decade as the head librarian at the Yorkton Public Library Melody Wood announced her retirement several weeks ago. Tuesday a come and go event was held at YPL to officially mark Wood's retirement.

Olga Waselenchuk passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012, after a lengthy period of poor health. Olga was born on September 12, 1934 to William and Katherine Koropchuk in the Jedburgh district, the eldest of three children.

The Yorkton Arts Council, "Stars For Saskatchewan" concert series presents The Saskatoon Children's Choir, Thurs,, May 10, Anne Portnuff Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Tickets available at The Yorkton arts Council 783-8722 or Welcome Home Floral & Gift Shop.

The South East Senior Baseball League will look slightly different this year for local baseball enthusiasts. There will be some new faces as well as some not seen in awhile as one team was introduced, and a second team re-introduced.

The Saskatchewan Ball Hockey League is continuing its Yorkton league this season. Games are scheduled to begin early this month at the Yorkton Kinsmen Arena.

Earnings exceeded budget projections in Saskatchewan's Crown sector in 2011, enabling CIC to provide a dividend to the provincial treasury in spite of challenges and increasing demands for services.

The Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS) archery team competed at the 2012 National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Provincial Championships on April 28 in Moose Jaw.

Seven out of 10 workers get their first job in tourism, whether part time during school, as a summer job or starting a new career.

Congratulations to Fred & Amanda Skorobohach of Yorkton, SK on the safe arrival of their son, Nicholas Theodore, on Mon., March 12, 2012. He is a little brother for Celina, Lilianna, Isebella, Thomas, and Napoleon.

On Saturday afternoon, May 5, Yorkton Kidsport hosted their 1st Annual Stix on Broadway Street Hockey Tournament to raise funds to assist children of families facing financial obstacles, participate in local sports programs.