Yorkton This Week

We're not about to quit oil cold turkey. Does that mean we should continue with business as usual? In Canada, "business as usual" means rapidly increasing oil sands exploitation and selling the bitumen as quickly as possible to anyone who wants it.

When Tayler Thompson first pulled on a Junior Terriers jersey it signaled the start of a special season for the young forward.

From volumes of commentaries to irreplaceable classics to the wisdom of fellow theologians through the ages, books are vital tools for pastors.

Klaus and Sandy Weber are in the processing of immigrating to the Yorkton area from South Africa.

Helen Hamm (nee Seray) - -March 10, 1943 - February 9, 2012. It is with deep sorrow that the family of Helen Hamm of Calgary, AB announces her passing at the age of 68 years.

In the old "Snake Room" of the Arena on Foster Street. Circa 1940. Yorkton Curlers taking a break.

The annual hockey game fundraiser is set for March 21. The staff of both Yorkton high schools will face off against the students in a fun game at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

The SHHS senior girls basketball team played a four team tournament recently in Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association action Feb. 11 in their home gymnasium. Three teams were invited to participate.

Shirley Isobel Simpson passed away peacefully at the age of 77 years on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Golden Door Geriatric Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Shirley was born on December 25, 1934, the first child to George and Annie Hutchison of Lenore, MB.

Levina Wintonyk (Nahnybida) late of Yorkton and formerly of Stornoway, passed away in the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, Morris House on February 13, 2012 at the age of 81 years.