Yorkton This Week

Canadian country music star Michelle Wright will make a stop in Yorkton on her I'm Dreaming of a Wright Christmas 2011 tour on December 12. "The Christmas tour is an annual thing that I've been doing for eight of the last nine years," says Wright.

It's out! Over the next few weeks, you'll be able to walk into your local bank and get your hands on Canada's first polymer bank note.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League added four to its Hall of Fame, all with a tie to the Yorkton Terriers who hosted this year's induction ceremony.

A new arts program was launched in Yorkton last Wednesday which should help cultural organizations partner with businesses in ways beneficial to both. That is at the core of the artsVest program outlined at the press conference in Yorkton.

Dear Editor: The reality of violence is that it affects everyone. Violence knows no boundaries. Violence does not discriminate and those of all ages, races and classes may be the victims.

Yorkton Public Library is finally moving back home. The library will close its temporary space in the Parkland Mall at the end of this Friday, November 25, and begin moving back to its Broadway Avenue location on Monday.

The Melville/Ituna RCMP report the tragic death of a 17-year-old youth on a farm near Melville, Saskatchewan. On Saturday, November 12 in the afternoon, the youth was assisting family members in sawing firewood when the saw malfunctioned.

Benjamin Bean attended a funeral with me a few weeks ago. During the eulogy and reflective readings he remained stone still, tucked into my side. "Nana," he whispered, suddenly, softly. Turning to me. "I'll be sad at your funeral.

It is with great sorrow that the family and friends mourn the passing of John Srochenski on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in Edmonton, AB. He was 60 years of age.

Rip golf discs are a newcomer to the industry. The Oregon-based company released its first two discs this year, with the Relic and Graboide hitting the market. Both discs are putters, although the Relic is marked as a putt and approach disc.