Yorkton This Week

The Saskatchewan Racing League was hoping to get two full days of racing in over the May 2-4 long weekend, but according to weather conditions, they barely got one in. By about 9 a.m.

The Yorkton Knights of Columbus, Father Delare Council recently donated $1,000 to assist funding the conceptual plan for a new Regional Hospital.

Saskatchewan's new photo identification card made its red carpet debut when the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) gave it the award for Best Government Identification Card.

Saskatchewan businesses affected by flooding may be eligible for relief from penalty and interest charges that result from filing late sales tax returns.

The East Central Districts track meet will be moved to next Monday and Tuesday (May 30-31) It was originally scheduled for this week. Events will start at 9 a.m., on May 30. The Alexander Mens Wear Junior Cardinals will play twice this week.

Saskatchewan had the highest percentage increase in trade among the provinces for March, with wholesale trade figures released by Statistics Canada today showing strong improvement for the province over 2010. In March 2011, wholesale trade was up 13.

Saskatchewan teachers have announced a second walkout on Wednesday and Thursday this week after another breakdown of contract negotiations with the province.

A tank and several armored vehicles with dozens of SWAT officers and a bomb robot rolled into a generally quiet Phoenix neighborhood on March 21, startling the residents.

The 16th annual Gala of The Health Foundation will take place on Saturday, October 22 at St. Mary's Cultural Centre in Yorkton. This year's theme is "A Gala Evening in Ukraine".

Saskatchewan residents have until July 5 to nominate individuals for the province's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. The Order of Merit recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the well-being of the province.