Yorkton This Week

Dear Editor: As many of you are aware, an application was made to the courts in December 2010 regarding a Pecuniary Conflict of Interest by two councillors of the Town of Kamsack.

Gen. Than Shwe of Myanmar, leader of Asia's most authoritarian regime, made a rare public appearance in February but dressed in a women's sarong.

The Bongo 16U boys' volleyball team took to Saskatoon for the weekend to compete in the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association's provincial championship.

"I'm going to be a grandmother!" my friend Shelley announced at a "just-us-gals" gathering in my living room. Delight skittered over her face as she shared the happy news from her recently married daughter.

Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., May 11, 2:00 p.m., Meeting Room by Cornerstone Therapies, Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting Friday, followed by a State-of-the-City presentation by Mayor James Wilson. Wilson said he recognizes the importance of telling the story of Council to groups such as the Chamber.

The City of Yorkton will execute a memorandum of agreement with Harvard Development for the development of lands located at the intersection of Highway #9 and Broadway Street East, following unanimous support of Yorkton Council Monday.

The annual Residential Spring Clean Up Week Campaign again received the unanimous support of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.

Laketown Leaders Annual Meeting is Thursday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Stirling room. An annual meeting is an open meeting and memberships may be taken out. Val Trowell welcomes a new grandson, Jonah, a son for Christina and Todd Knihnitski.

Members of Yorkton's Rotary Club will be raising pledges in support of Shelterbox Canada at a fundraiser this month.