Yorkton This Week

Yorkton's police officers shared food and conversation with city residents at the RCMP Appreciation and Recognition Event downtown on Sunday afternoon.

Innovation Minister Rob Norris joined with Mr. Hiroto Uozumi, President of Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd. and Mr. Taiji Yoshida General Manger of Hitachi, Ltd.

With Dan McKay leaving the fold to pursue other options, the Yorkton Terriers were left searching for a new assistant coach this summer. The new man is Casey O'Brien.

Warm and dry weather in many areas of the province as of August 22, has allowed Saskatchewan producers to combine nine per cent of the 2011 crop.

The monthly community potluck for August was held on Wed., Aug. 10. There was a good turnout and everyone visited while they enjoyed the selection of tasty dishes brought for the supper table.

After filing information requests with the government, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation recently discovered that Saskatchewan taxpayers have been picking up the bill for video games in government-run youth jails. Yes, video games.

As children head back to school this fall, many will be assisted by one of the more than 225,000 dedicated student volunteers across Saskatchewan who participate in the CAA School Safety Patrol program.

Saltcoats Museum needs roofing! Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast will be hosted at Laketown Leaders Stirling Room on Monday, Sept. 5, 8:00a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The cost is $5.00 a person with family rate of $20.

The Deer Park Municipal Golf Course has seen an awful lot of action over the summer.

An attractive setting in the 1960s, the clubhouse provided golfers with a lounge, concession and rental equipment.