Yorkton This Week

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.

The first baby of the new year, Sydney Monica Lloyd Anderson, was born at Yorkton Regional Health Centre at 3:35 am on January 1. Sydney is the daughter of Tracy Walter and Gary Anderson of Russell, MB.

Another jump in full-time employment has paved the way to 10 consecutive months of year-over-year overall employment increases in Saskatchewan.

The following is a list of highlights of the past year in sports. Each is marked according to the week in which it appeared in the sports section dating back to this time last year.

Two concerts in January will open the second half of the Yorkton Arts Council's 2010/11 Stars for Saskatchewan series. On Thursday, January 20, Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà come to town.

Saskatchewan residents will see an additional $9.4 million in annual tax savings as a result of the indexation of the provincial income tax system in 2011.

The government recently announced additional assistance to help people make good on their goal to quit smoking. Effective January 1, two smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under the provincial drug plan.

Dear Editor: The recent CWB Director elections resulted in single desk supporters winning 4 out of a possible 5 positions. In fact, single desk supporters were only 31 votes short of winning all five positions.

Many people say Premier Wall is a dreamer - a politician that isn't afraid to think big. Well, here's a bold vision for him to embrace. Mr.