Yorkton This Week

The 11th annual Easter Seals Paper Egg Campaign kicked off in Yorkton Monday. Deana Jesmer, Community Relations Coordinator with the Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council explained the program is a way to raise money for Easter Seals.

Yorkton-Melville Member of Parliament Garry Breitkreuz says he is not happy to see the country going back to the polls on May 2, but he is ready to campaign for his seat. "We need stability right now," says the MP.

The Pee Wee 'A' level Yorkton Terriers are provincial champions following their 6-3 doubling up on the North Battleford Barons Sunday afternoon at the Kinsmen Arena.

Pachal's Beverages Plant looking north on Agricultural Avenue. The first plant, erected in 1912 was located on the west side of the street.

The 16 & Under Women's Asics Cups #2 volleyball tournament was held on March 26-27 at the Gallagher Centre and the Gloria Hayden Centre. Twenty-five teams from across the province competed in the 16U division.

The City of Yorkton is still working toward where best to establish smaller lots to help facilitate development of what it is terming entry level housing.

With spring quickly approaching, many snowmobilers are taking in the warm weather and heading out for a few last rides. Although the weather is desirable, the increase in temperature also poses a safety concern around ice.

The new Yorkton Ball Hockey League, a member league of the Saskatchewan Ball Hockey League (SBHL), will be operating in Yorkton for the first time, said SBHL president Dean Crossland.

On behalf of the Credit Unions of East Central Saskatchewan, Corvyn Neufeld presented a cheque for $2,500 to The Health Foundation as part of the regional Credit Union support for local healthcare.

The Yorkton volleyball club continues to play at home this weekend (March 26-27) when they host a tournament at the Gloria Hayden Centre and St. Michael's and MC Knoll.