Yorkton This Week

Three events in the 55FA 55+ Games have been completed in the Parkland Valley Districts.In cribbage, which was held in Yorkton, there were 40 competitors. There is only one age category and that was 55+.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has allocated $2.5 million to immediately begin work on the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy 2010-2013.

The Government of Saskatchewan announced an incentive to encourage increased natural gas exploration and production in the province.

The Yorkton Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) is now open to the public. The office is ready to assist businesses and young workers with their summer employment needs.

The Yorkton Active Transportation Collaborative partners with Safe Kids Canada for Bicycle Safety Awareness Week in Sask (May 31-June 5).

Good afternoon Reverend Fathers, Reverend Sisters, School Board Members, Hounoured Guests, Teachers, Staff, Families, Friends and Fellow Graduates.

The Alexander's Menswear Yorkton Junior Cardinals have opened up the 2010 season with a perfect record through seven games. The team will be playing the Yorkton Yankees Thursday evening at Jubilee Park at 6:15 p.m.

It's amazing the effect a little hard work can have on someone. Some of the success the YRHS experienced at the biggest track meet in town last week can attribute their success to the training they did over the winter months at the Yorkton Legion.

Like an old man, governments often become set in their ways. But also like an old man, a government can show remarkable wisdom as it ages.

If you are a frequent reader of my column, you know I have been a fairly vocal critic of the constant speed traps that have cropped up in our city recently.