Yorkton This Week

Last week I introduced the topic of Coaching and how it pertains to, not only sports, but also our personal and professional lives. The following information includes statistics illustrating the growing profession of Coaching in today's world.

The LDM Foods Kids of Steel triathlon was held over the weekend in perfect weather conditions and organizers say they couldn't be happier. In two races held in the morning hours on Sunday, a total of 53 participants took part.

Changes were announced today to The Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Regulations, 2003 which will allow employers to hire additional employees to meet the needs of the growing economy and labour market.

Deer Park Municipal Golf Course is bringing adults into the game of golf in a fast, fun and affordable way through the new Get Golf Ready in 5 Days program.

Canadian Football League rookie last season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Jordan Matechuk was one of a couple locals who returned home just in time for their respective camps which co-incided with the first-ever Football Week in the Parkland festiviti

The Yorkton Regional High School hosted the ECDAA junior badminton district championships on May 4. Sixty-four athletes representing 12 schools participated. From round robin play, four teams qualified for the medal round.

Aloha from beautiful Hawaii! Last week, we were lucky enough to be there, on the stunning island of Oahu.

The City of Yorkton is changing its insurance broker after a decision by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday. The City had been using Independent Agencies since July 2003, when it was transferred to Farrell Agencies Ltd.

Parkland Regional Library Annual meeting on May 1st saw the RM #213 Pam Hall (on Parkland board as well) and Sandra Kerr from Town of Saltcoats, representatives who were very pleased that there will be no cutting of library hours.

Saskatoon was the host to this year's U14 Western Volleyball Championships where the hometown McSweeney's Selects team captured a bronze medal in Division Two, Tier Three.