Yorkton This Week

Despite the cold weather that has hit in the past couple of days, several members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been hitting the outdoor rinks in preparation for game 1 of this year's Rider Prider Hockey Challenge, presented by SaskCanola.

Saskatchewan residents will see an additional $25.2 million in annual tax savings as a result of the indexation of the provincial income tax system in 2012.

Arthur L. McBurney of Yorkton. Curlers had their own rocks in those years. They were kept in lockers that can be seen in the background of this photos. McBurney was City Councillor from 1946 to 1964.

The deadline for submitting nominations for the Celebrate Success Business Awards has been extended by one week to January 27. Nomination forms are available from the chamber office or the Chamber website at www.yorktonchamber.com.

The students of MC Knoll School this month collected nearly 2,000 used toys and books for children in need.

In recognition of National Non-Smoking Week, the Government of Saskatchewan reaffirms its commitment to reduce tobacco use in the province, protect people from environmental tobacco smoke and assist those who want to quit using tobacco.

To help ensure SaskWater continues to meet customer needs for safe, reliable, quality water, the corporation will be raising rates effective for the April 2012 billing period. The increase is a part of a multi-year rate adjustment for 2012 to 2014.

The battle lines are drawn, and Northern B.C.'s pristine wilderness is the latest front. With hearings underway into the proposed $5.

Mrs. Isobel Morrison, of Yorkton, SK and formerly of Stornoway, SK, beloved wife of the late Donald Morrison, passed away on January 11, 2012 in her home at the Gladstone Seniors' Residence. She was 88 years of age.

On behalf of the board of directors and the entire organization, I would like to thank the City of Yorkton, and especially the wonderful folks at Yorkton Minor Football for hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders.