Yorkton This Week

The Sacred Heart Gr. 9 boys volleyball team participated in a 12-team tournament during Saskatchewan High Schools Athletics Association (SHSAA) over the weekend. Chad Holinaty, coach of the team, said it is a learning experience for the team.

Shelter allowances paid through the Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP), Transitional Employment Allowance (TEA) and Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement (SRHS) will increase October 1.

As Parliament returned for the fall session, all eyes were on Canada's military spending.

The YRHS juniors have slipped to 3-4 following a 34-12 setback over the weekend at Century Field. The Regina Stampeders came to town for a Saturday afternoon match and improved their overall record to 4-3 as a result.

The Sacred Heart Saints senior girls volleyball team traveled to Estevan to take part in a seven-team tournament on Sept. 30 and Oct 1.

The Sacred Heart Saints senior boys volleyball team traveled to Langenburg on Sept. 24 to attend the annual Screamin' Eagles invitational tournament, said Saints coach Curtis Moen.

As time goes on, I am left with more feelings of hopelessness when it comes to the future of our country. I see young people all the time who exhibit bad qualities in laziness and a sense of entitlement.

Rob Norris, Minister responsible for SaskPower, recently announced that SaskPower will invest more than $550 million to add 200 megawatts (MW) of natural gas generation at Queen Elizabeth Power Station in Saskatoon.

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