Yorkton This Week

The Saskatchewan Public Service Commission is accepting applications for summer student employment in the public service.

Cuts made in last year's budget appear to be having their intended effect as the Sunrise Health Region reports a moderate surplus for the period ending November 30, 2010.

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society had their first meeting of 2011 last week, and it's going to be another great year! There are so many interesting things happening! Kevin Young was our guest speaker last week, and he shared a lot of pra

Sympathy goes out to Willy and Myrna Pastershank and familes on the recent passing of Willy's dad. The Calder Annual Poker Derby will be held on March 6, 2011. Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will start at nine at the Calder Community Rink.

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The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed February 21-27 as Heritage Week in the province and there are a number of exciting activities planned.

The Lions are sponsoring a Sliding Party at the Rose Bowl in Bredenbury on Feb. 23 from 2-5 p.m. Free hot dogs, coffee & hot chocolate. Everyone welcome. Bring your toboggan if you have one.

The 34th annual Easter Seals Snowarama was held this past weekend on Saturday, February 19 in Yorkton. Seven year old Easter Seals Ambassador Caitlyn Hasper was in attendance to start the ride and was presented with an Easter Seals snowmobile helmet.

For a good two-and-a-half days over the Family Day holiday weekend, the population of the City of Yorkton seems to grow a little bit more.

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