Yorkton This Week

The impact of an ice storm which hit Yorkton and area in the middle of the night Friday is still being assessed. The storm caused an interruption in power across most of the city just after 3 a.m.

Residents at Yorkton Crossing recently got in the mood of a southern holiday on a sunny beach with a cool beverage. As something fun for residents ‘Margaritaville’ was held May 19. It as an opportunity to dress up a bit, and dream of a getaway.

Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $60,000 per year for the next two years to help propel the growth of women-led technology companies in the province.

I was reading a quote on a mug I own recently, which says, “We are what we repeatedly do. EXCELLENCE, then, is not an act but a habit”. In a suddenly convicted state I must admit that mine should say … “THIEVERY, then, is not an act but a habit”.

An aesthetically pleasing crop that’s also environmentally friendly is taking root in Chatham-Kent. About 4,000 acres of winter canola – an oilseed that’s gaining in popularity – is being grown in Ontario.

April Traffic Spotlight results show 7,165 speeding tickets

To Yorkton & District Community Foundation

Second doses now available to 80 years and older or anyone immunized on or before March 1

Until the weekend ‘icestorm’, accompanying rain, and cool, cloudy weather, seeding in the region had progressed well this spring.

Langenburg has been selected, as one of three communities to host the Adam Herold Legacy Foundation’s Hockey and Leadership Development Program in 2021-22. The other locations selected are Carrot River and ‘Quad Town’ (Vibank/Odessa/Francis/Sedley).