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Yorkton This Week

How to eliminate wrinkles

How to eliminate wrinkles

Ever since I learned that a finely sprayed mist of water works to smooth out wrinkles, I've rarely used my iron. But spraying doesn't work on all materials. Five-year-old Benjamin, after an overnight stay, dragged a red plaid shirt from his knapsack.
YCKC sending pair to the national championships

YCKC sending pair to the national championships

Former resident's book calls for school reform

Former resident's book calls for school reform

A new book co-authored by a former Yorkton resident takes aim at North America's flawed public school systems. Michael Zwaagstra, a 1993 graduate of Yorkton Regional High School, has been teaching high school in Manitoba since the late '90s.

Ultimate Stride

The Ultimate Stride hockey camp will be taking place at the Gallagher Centre over the next four days. It gives young hockey players a chance to develop their shooting and skating skills in a relaxed atmosphere.

Junior Cards

The Alexander's Yorkton Junior Cardinals are scheduled to play three games this week, including a home date last night against the Willowbrook Royals.

Disability program still going

As part of its ongoing work to develop and implement an income support program for people with disabilities, the provincial government will continue to rely on the advice and expertise of leaders within the disability community.
Zimmer celebrates 102nd birthday

Zimmer celebrates 102nd birthday

Recent visitors of Ron & Melba McAlpine were Gerry & Jeanie McAlpine of Winnipeg, John & Irene (Shultz) of Rosetown, Betty (Shultz) Kalynuk of Yorkton, Donalda (Freed) Salmon of Shaunavon and Lennie (Freed) Ishkanian & daughter Anna of Vancouver.

Night of heavy metal

Yorkton and area was offered the chance to see and listen to local metal and rock artists at Warehouse Mayhem II held the evening of July 31st at the Yorkton Agri-Pavilion at the Gallagher Centre.

Child Welfare Review hearings complete

The panel tasked with examining all aspects of child welfare in Saskatchewan has finished three months of hearings and presentations and is now preparing a report to present to government this fall.

Big lease sales

The June sale of petroleum and natural gas rights generated $46.2 million in revenue, making it the second-highest June land sale on record. Land sale revenue for the 2010 calendar year now stands at $275.
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