Yorkton This Week

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to proclaim the week of March 20-26 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. The theme of this year's commemoration is "Social Workers for Dignity and Inclusion: Upholding Human Rights".

Tis a gift to be simple.... tis a gift to be free, tis a gift to come down where we ought to be," says the classic Shaker hymn. The Preacher and I have lived in numerous homes in our almost-35-year marriage.

By Jeff Schneberk Staff Writer

There are some issues which become regular fodder for an editorial writer and the current housing situation in not just Yorkton, but in many Canadian cities it's likely to be one such issue.

Tourism Saskatche-wan has announced the list of 40 finalists for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence for 2010, and the Yorkton Film Festival (YFF) is among them.

James Wilson, Regional Sales Manager for SaskTel, presented The Health Foundation with a cheque for $2,500 as part of SaskTel's continuing commitment as a presenting sponsor of the Charity Golf Classic.

By Jeff Schneberk Staff Writer

The province says it expects new changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program will "significantly" reduce processing times for claims filed in 2010.

Kamsack RCMP are investigating a stabbing which occurredon the Cote First Nation on Tuesday, March 15 at approximately 10 pm. A 34-year-old male was located outside a residence suffering from serious stab wounds.

If you like your rock music loud, guitar-laden, and louder still, you're probably already a fan of Protest the Hero.