Yorkton This Week

Flip on the television to watch the San Francisco Giants play and you might see a familiar player on the mound, familiar at least for fans of the Western Major Baseball League Yorkton Cardinals.

The Canadian Encyclopedia states: "No individual has been more honoured than Queen Victoria in the names of Canada's public buildings, streets, populated places and physical features.

Yorkton does not have a professional football operating in the City, but the next best thing might have been Saturday afternoon when a few pros came by for a two-day mini camp in conjunction with Football Night in Saskatchewan.

Yorkton Council gave all three readings to an updated Firearms Bylaw at its regular meeting Monday.

Saskatchewan businesses affected by flooding may be eligible for relief from penalty and interest charges that result from filing late sales tax returns.

SHAKE 'EM ON DOWN A Tribute to Mississippi Fred McDowell Rory Block Stony Plain 9.5-out-of-10 Oh my goodness there are times you just fall into the music of a CD and know you are exactly where you want to be.

St. Mary's banquet centre was packed yet again, people everywhere, every table sold out ages ago. Among the highlights of the evening was a speech by Saskatchewan Roughrider and former California University of Pennsylvania running back Wes Cates.

It is nearly camping season, and 2011 is sure to be an exciting year in Saskatchewan's provincial parks. This year is the 80th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Provincial Park System and celebrations are planned throughout the summer.

Yorkton Council unanimously approved a recommendation which will lead to the development of a park area adjacent to the old flour mill in the city.

The Provincial Government is implementing a plan to lower generic drug prices in Saskatchewan. This will result in savings to Saskatchewan residents and the provincial Drug Plan.