Yorkton This Week

Dear Editor:What happened to the Sask. Wheat Pool? During 1972 to 1992 Sask. Wheat Pool was the largest grain company in Canada enjoying 60 to 70 per cent of the Saskatchewan grain market, plus owning several large elevators in Alberta and Manitoba.

As travellers prepare to hit the road for the final long weekend of the summer, CAA Saskatchewan offers tips on how to drive safely and save money at the gas pumps.

Proceeds are still being counted from two concerts held on the weekend to benefit flood victims, but the shows are already being called an overwhelming success.

A brother and sister originally from Yorkton returned this summer from separate trips to help some of the world's poorest people. Devan and Taisa Trischuk have both chosen to enter healthcare fields.

I read an interesting article by Mark Cullen; you probably know Mark because he's the gardening expert on Canada AM, as well as the author of many gardening books.

About 50 kids took part in the first phase of a skills development hockey camp put on with the assistance of the SHA (Saskatchewan Hockey Association) and Hockey Canada. Helping to oversee the week-long camp was Ed Zawatsky.

The National Council of Veteran Associations (NCVA) commented recently on ongoing news stories regarding the lack of response from the Federal Government and senior public servants to Canada's veterans, and emphasized that now is not the time to down

This September, seniors from across the province will have the opportunity to ride any Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) bus on any route for just $10.

It was with great relief, probably, throughout the country when it was announced police had arrested Dustin Paxton in connection with a very disturbing assault that lasted several months and resulted in the victim, Dustin LaFortune, having parts of h

Well the weather is finally letting the farmers do some haying in the Calder area. Donny Kahut of Calgary was home for a few days visiting with family and friends.