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Yorkton This Week

Flooding issues

Flooding has caused chaos and distress for many residents of Saskatchewan. At present 933 people are registered with the Red Cross and are displaced from their homes.
Yorkdale Central football teams holds first practice

Yorkdale Central football teams holds first practice

The sport of football has long been running throughout the high schools in various parts of Saskatchewan and of course in Yorkton.
Crying over election

Crying over election

Watching this federal election campaign can bring tears to your eyes for a couple of reasons. Some of the things these leaders will do to buy your vote borders on the line between hilarious and sad.

Election Monday

Canada's 2011 federal election is on Monday, May 2. In Yorkton, primary polling stations will be located at St.
SHHS Saints of the month of April

SHHS Saints of the month of April

Each month a male and a female student is selected as the SHHS Saint of the Month. Saint of the Month students are nominated by staff and students of SHHS.
Checker fun

Checker fun

Last week I reviewed a Print and Play game as a great option for boardgame lovers with a crafty side to get into some fine games, such as Ragnarok: Aesir and Jotunn.

Snow mold can be prevented

We're at that awkward season now, aren't we: past winter, but with enough snow around that it doesn't quite feel like spring yet. Everything looks dusty and dirty and tired after a long, hard winter.
DUBUC - Birthday celebrations held for all ages

DUBUC - Birthday celebrations held for all ages

Jim Talbot celebrated his birthday a day early by buying coffee and tarts for eighteen people at coffee row on Sat., April 2.
St. Mike's ties it, then wins it in OT

St. Mike's ties it, then wins it in OT

He was pretty quiet all night long but with 7.6 seconds left in regulation time, he made more noise then most kids do during regular class time.

Rates increase

Effective July 1, 2011, Saskatchewan Apprentices will receive an increase in the allowance they receive when living away from home to attend technical training.