Yorkton This Week

Today, the government introduced The Active Families Benefit Act, 2021. This legislation will re-establish the Active Families Benefit to increase youth participation in sports, culture and other recreational activities.

Vaccination Booking System expanding to Ages 52-plus province wide

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to ‘Protect, Build, and Grow’ with their latest budget unveiled last week. The province is forecasting $14.4 billion in revenue, an increase of 829 million compared to last year.

Total investment in electrical infrastructure a record $272 million

Many drivers may have noticed rough roads, accompanied by a sign warning of broken pavement on Highway 8 between Moosomin and Rocanville.

With 2021 being a revaluation year for tax purposes, properties in Saskatchewan have been revalued. and at this time of year most municipalities have their assessment rolls open and property owners have the opportunity to appeal their assessments.

It was a great start to a new disc golf season for Yorkton’s Aaron Kienle who threw the first ace of his career last week at Patrick Park Disc Golf Course in the city.

Saskatchewan's vaccine delivery plan will begin to target first responders through mobile vaccination units once current priority populations are complete.

Additional 8,856 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given

The impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have affected nearly everyone across the world. While some have felt the financial impacts of the virus, others have been struggling with the mental impacts as well.