Yorkton This Week

Saskatchewan has taken the first step in streamlining business registration and reporting requirements across the three westernmost provinces as part of the New West Partnership Trade Agreement.

The Zebra Crossing, a sensitively re-furbished century-old Yorkton home, hosts several businesses these days. But I recall it best when customers came for rooibos tea and conversation. Sat at glass tables and tall iron chairs.

Despair not, gardeners, we've had almost a week of the days getting a wee bit longer; it might only be a few minutes more of daylight, but it won't be long before we can see a difference.

Phyllis Esther Ziolkowski (nee: Horn) September 1, 1925 - December 19, 2011. On December 19, Phyllis was called to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Yorkton Saskatchewan MLA Greg Ottenbreit said 2011 was a busy year, and he expects the pace to continue in the year ahead.

Yorkton-Melville Member of Parliament Garry Breitkreuz is looking forward to 2012 as he caps off one of the most significant years in his political career.

Kinsmen Club of Yorkton presents 7th Annual An Evening of Comedy featuring Tim Nutt, St. Mary's Cultural Centre, Yorkton. Fri., Jan. 13. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Supper 7:30 p.m. Show & Dance to follow.

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather.

Confirmed cases of rabies in animals have recently been reported throughout the Sunrise Health Region. Members of the public should exercise extreme caution when approaching animals that appear to be sick or agitated.

This Christmas Oscar will be enjoying the heavenly choir with his loving wife, Luella and his daughter, Margaret. He passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2011 at the age of 87 years. Oscar was born in Rusych, Poland in 1924.