Yorkton This Week

Southern Saskatchewan's Women of Distinction Awards take place May 6th at Regina's Conexus Arts Centre. One of Yorkton's graduating students will sit among the nominees at the gala that night.

Results from the East Central Districts badminton competition held April 26 at the Yorkton Regional High School. Boys' singles: Justin Schneider (YRHS), Jordan Nowakowski (Invermay), Michael Burym (Sturgis).

Monday morning marked the beginning of something a lot of locals have been waiting for. The week of May 3-8 was designated as Football Week in the Parkland back in the early winter.

The Calder Seniors held their whist drive on Sat., April 10, at the Good Neighbour Centre. The winners of the whist drive were 1st Gordon Kahut, 2nd Allan Molnar, 3rd Jack Miller, low Arnold Balabuk.

Competition at regional playoffs in Moose Jaw were fierce over the weekend, says Jim Grela, head coach of the Saints of Sacred Heart badminton squad.

Deer Park Municipal Golf Course is bringing adults into the game of golf in a fast, fun and affordable way through the new Get Golf Ready in 5 Days program.

Yorkton Regional High School students have been traveling the province and the country to attend debate and model legislature events. After arriving home in Yorkton, they shared their favourite moments as public speakers.

Sometimes it pays to be a pack rat! When I was sorting through some clippings the other day, I found a fascinating little color wheel, listing about 42 various flowering plants, plus their size, when they bloom, and their colors.

The Health Foundation is once again expecting to sell out its annual cash lottery. The fifth annual lottery was announced on Monday, May 3rd. "We have been growing as a lottery.

The Canadian Football League season is still a couple of months from starting, but in Saskatchewan we always seem to be thinking football since the Roughriders are the only professional sports franchise in the province.