Yorkton This Week

The National Energy Program was implemented by the federal Liberal government in 1980 partly in response to skyrocketing oil prices. When the Conservatives came to power in 1984, they dismantled the divisive plan.

For the first time this season, the first half of a Regina Intercollegiate Football League (RIFL) matchup in Yorkton played out more like a hockey game then a football game. The numbers on the scoreboard at the half read 1-0.

As of Thursday, September 23, the Yorkton Red Cross's Recovery Centre has been relocated to the Yorkton Fire Hall at 9 Smith Street East.

The 14-year-old lone survivor of a single vehicle accident near Lestock on Sunday tried to rescue his three fellow passengers, but was unsuccessful.

In August the City of Yorkton circulated a request for proposals to consultants for the preparation of the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and Sign Bylaw.

Deer Park Municipal golf course will be holding its annual Ironman Octoberfest Scramble Oct. 2 with a 12 noon shotgun start. The golf course is played from the toughest pins and tees Must have a total team handicap of 30.

The Sacred Heart senior girls volleyball team took part in the 16-team Mega Wish volleyball tournament in Regina this past weekend. The Lady Saints began the tournament facing their Highway 10 rivals Melville.

Yorkton-Melville's Member of Parliament says he is saddened by the outcome of last week's vote to defeat a private member's bill that would have ended the federal long-gun registry.

The Christ the Teacher Catholic School division cross country meet was held Sept. 22 at Sacred Heart High School. The meet included 340 runners (Gr. 1-4) and 129 runners (Gr. 5-8)Racers are listed by category, name, school and finishing time.

The Yorkton United FC enjoyed considerable success this summer at all levels.