Yorkton This Week

Melanie Hankewich, grew up near the village of Fosston where she was a classically trained vocalist, although now she is carving out a folk career, performing as Belle Plaine.

As a teenager, freshly licensed to drive, I drove my car - a skim-milk-white, '64 pushbutton Dodge, loaded with friends - to the top of Vancouver's Hollyburn Mountain for a Saturday of skiing.

I'm staying away from the typical 'Best of 2010' and '2011 Predictions' column.Namely because I can't remember what I had for breakfast, let alone what might have occurred in May of last year.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released its annual New Year tax change calculations which provide projected personal income and payroll tax changes taking effect January 1st, 2011.

Happy new year, gardeners! Here's hoping that in the year ahead we enjoy good health and good gardening! 2010 was the year of storms, rain, hail, more rain, and blight. I don't think any of us will ever forget it.

Aerating a water body helps prevent winterkill, which occurs when aquatic plants either die or reduce their oxygen production, leading to fish kill.

The U12 Yorkton United Bulldogs soccer team travelled to Saskatoon December 10th for their second tournament. All the games were closely contested and it came down to a few plays for their two losses.

Happy Birthday Peter!! Wow, the big one eh? I hope everyone had a great Christmas with family and friends and all the very best of everything in 2011.

A pot-luck Christmas social was held at the Dubuc Memorial Hall on Sun., Dec. 19 with over 60 people in attendance. Everyone filled up on the delicious supper dishes and fabulous desserts.

Health Minister Don McMorris announced the creation of eHealth Saskatchewan, a Treasury Board Crown Corporation that will oversee the completion of the provincial electronic health record system.