Yorkton This Week

Representatives from the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) and the Government Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) have reached a tentative Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This photo from Bill and Joyce Anaka's collection is the scene of the Black Poplar School picnic at Gunn's Beach in 1957. The sport being played is volley ball.

The Government of Saskatchewan has released A Strong Foundation - The Housing Strategy for Saskatchewan 2011-12 and the 2011-12 Provincial Action Plan.

Seasonal preparations are now well underway as the AAA Midget hockey camp took place over the weekend at the Gallagher Centre.

Saskatchewan and Texas are probably two of the best places to be at this time of year especially if you happen to be a football nut. Saskatchewan has one professional football team and a whole bunch of other clubs operating.

Stock cars The Parkland Racing Association will be holding their monthly race date on (Sunday) Aug. 21 at the Yellowhead International Speedway. The event is sponsored by Deluxe Motorworks and Wholesale Transmission and Differential.

In 1947, volunteers established Yorkton's International Film Festival in a city many considered too small, too isolated, for a major documentary competition.

On August 7 at 12:10 am, Yorkton RCMP, Yorkton Fire Protective Services, and Crestview Ambulance were called to a suspicious fire at a local business near Broadway Street and Laurier Avenue.

Larry Orth and the late Ed Stefureak will be receiving induction into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend in Battleford. Orth was born April 11, 1950, in Esterhazy, SK.

Sunrise Health Region and the Kamsack medical services committee are pleased to announce effective Monday, August 15, 2011, Dr. Jodi Bibby and Dr.