Yorkton This Week

On Friday, May 4 at the Royal Canadian Mint's high-speed manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty struck the last penny to be produced for Canadian circulation.

Established in 1973, Parkland College strives to be the college of choice for students in East Central Saskatchewan.

Dear Editor: The nursing profession is celebrating National Nursing Week May 7 to 13, 2012. This year's theme is "Nursing, the Health of our Nation".

Mrs. Mary Wenet of Yorkton, beloved wife of John Wenet passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2012 at 90 years of age. Mary was born June 8, 1921 on the farm which was located in the Beaver Dale district.

The Yorkton Municipal Airport has once again received funding from the province's Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. Through CAP the province provides $700,000 to offset costs for upgrades at municipal airports in the province.

Premier Brad Wall announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Regina on May 22 and 23 to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with the people of Saskatchewan.

Approximately 350 quads took part in a quad derby on Saturday.

Saskatchewan residents are encouraged to register their dogs with SaskPower during the month of May for a chance to win a gift certificate for pet supplies.

The Boston Pizza Yorkton Regional High School Female Student of the Month for April is Tato Crisanto. Tato is a grade 12 student and has maintained an average of at least 85%, being on the honour roll every semester since grade 9.

A new graphic novel telling the story of Canadian soldiers has a strong Yorkton connection as the art is crafted by Mike Wyatt.