Yorkton This Week

The federal and provincial governments recently announced $1.5 million over two years in renewed funding for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) and 4-H Saskatchewan.

Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries as of June 15. Enter photographs of your favourite Saskatchewan adventures for a chance to win great prizes.

With construction season in full swing, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding motorists to keep an eye out for construction zones on provincial highways.

Yorkton Council has questions about recent increases in the assessment of some properties when the latest numbers came out. So Monday, at a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting they were seeking some answers.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has several members unhappy about their property assessments and related property taxes.

It might almost be July, but there always seem to be reminders of hockey in Saskatchewan.

Conservation group celebrates role pollinators play in healthy, sustainable landscapes

Westview United Church in the city held a pie sale fundraiser Saturday, just in time for Father’s Day. The sale offered all the favourites from pumpkin to saskatoon to rhubard and of course apple.

The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) has announced that Government House is reopening its doors to visitors on Sunday, June 20. Guest safety is a priority.

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is encouraging rural municipalities (RMs) and Conservation and Development Area Authorities (C&Ds) across Saskatchewan to take advantage of the largest channel clearing grant program ever provided by the p