Yorkton This Week

A large group of iconic fossils widely believed to shed light on the early evolution of many of Earth’s animals and their communities may be hiding a secret. A group of scientists, led by Dr. Nic Minter and Dr.

Ottawa, ON – On the heels of the parliamentary vote on her Private Member’s Bill, the Sex-Selective Abortion Act (C-233), Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for Yorkton—Melville, expressed her gratitude for the debate and optimism for the future

In our world very little operates in a vacuum. The activities of the human race tend to be very inter-connected, with what happens in one sector having a ripple effect into other areas of our lives.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a change to the Irrigation Development Program that will allow producers to access up to $500,000 per applicant to finance irrigation infrastructure.

In honour of Canadian Environment Week, the Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to release its 2021 climate resilience report, measuring the province's improvements toward building resilience to a changing global climate.

Dry conditions this week have allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Ninety-seven per cent of the crop is seeded, which is ahead of the five-year average (2016-2020) for this time of year of 92 per cent.

The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to participate in today's release of the National Action Plan in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said some things last week that were very different in his bluntness. He spoke to those who aren’t yet vaccinated — especially those who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine and are encouraging others not to get it.

Even if you are a sports fan, the name Colette Bourgonje may not be particularly familiar, and I admit I was one fan of sport who was unaware of this rather outstanding athlete.

On May 15, 2021, the Yorkton RCMP received a complaint of theft from a business within Yorkton. If anyone can ID the accompanying photos, please call the Yorkton RCMP or your local police agency.