Yorkton This Week

The Provincial Government is implementing a plan to lower generic drug prices in Saskatchewan. This will result in savings to Saskatchewan residents and the provincial Drug Plan.

Ahh, boating! Skimming over the water with the wind in your hair. What a great way to spend a summer afternoon, especially with family and friends. A carefree atmosphere like this is just made to have fun and party.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #77 held an event on Saturday, May 14 to honour local World War II veterans over the age of ninety. An afternoon lunch and slide show provided entertainment for many of the veterans and their families.

Congratulations to Jackie Johnson who was presented the 2011 "John Currie Leadership Award" for $800 at SIAST in Regina.

The Alexander's Mens Wear Junior Cardinals went three up three down in preseason play over the weekend, winning twice on home field and once on the road in Manitoba where everything went their way and then some.

The East Central Districts of high school badminton took place last Tuesday afternoon at the Yorkton Regional High School May 3. Morgan Shymanski and Rita Fetsch of Sacred Heart placed first and third in the girls' singles category.

This extended review of The Illusionist (released this week on video) is in honor of a local connection: the film's animation director and assistant director, Paul Dutton, comes from Yorkton. The Illusionist (DVD/Blu-Ray) - Dir. Sylvain Chomet.

The second trial of Kim Walker, the Yorkton man convicted in 2007 of the second-degree murder of James Hayward, began on Monday.

The Saskatchewan government took the first step toward removing access to all auto injury benefits for convicted car thieves.

If you're reading this in Canada, chances are good that you can go to your kitchen and pour yourself a glass of cold, clean drinking water straight from the tap. If you've had a stressful day, you can run yourself a nice warm bath.