Yorkton This Week

As of Tuesday morning, RCMP have not been successful in locating a man reported to have fallen into the Whitesand River on September 14. Canora RCMP were called to the Canora Dam east of town over the noon hour last Tuesday.

Can you imagine using the queen of hearts or the ace of spades to pay for your groceries? That's exactly what might have happened in the late 17th century. Coin shortages in colonial times forced authorities to get creative.

Sacred Heart hosted the junior boys' Gr. 9-10 volleyball tournament on September 17-18. The tournament consisted of an eight team round robin format.

The other day, I was working on a project requiring the use of burlap, and I wondered what burlap is actually made of! Time to take a cup of tea and do some research, and this is what I found out. Burlap is made from fibers of the jute plant.

Kids want to be just like you. Are you a positive role model and setting a good example? Children watch and copy the behaviors of the adults in their life. School aged children most often look to parents and teachers as role models.

On September 11, 2010 at approximately 6:30 pm, members from the Canora and Sturgis RCMP detachments executed two search warrants in the town of Preeceville. One warrant was executed on 3rd street SE and the other was executed on 1st Avenue NE.

It's something you really, truly can't understand if you grow up as a city person in a household where the pay cheque comes in every two weeks regardless of the circumstances.

Despite the weather man, Bredenbury Golf Course 'Night Golf Tournament' was a successful event. Forty-five avid golfers took part. A delicious supper was served to 75 people after the first round of golf. Thanks to all who helped with the supper.

The Yorkton Terriers have started the new Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season on a winning note with a 5-2 win on Farrell Agencies ice Saturday over visiting Weyburn.