Yorkton This Week

Remembrance Week has begun in Yorkton with the official flag raising by the cenotaph on Darlington Ave. This week, due to COVID-19, the week will be a bit different, with services and colour parties delivered virtually.

Regina– The final count for the Oct. 26 provincial election is submitted on Nov. 7, but the numbers have stabilized sufficiently that New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Ryan Meili appointed his shadow cabinet on Nov. 3.

As the summer weather fades and leaves change, there’s less fun to be had outside. With COVID-19 throwing a wrench in many people’s plans this year, the return of movie theatres provides a nice getaway option for a night.

SASKATOON – A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that exercise performance and blood and muscle oxygen levels are not affected for healthy individuals wearing a face mask during strenuous workouts.

The 2020 election went about as well for the Saskatchewan Party as it possible good.

Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: Yorkton October 28 Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre, 72 Melrose Avenu

Six new cases in the Central East region.

Yorkton will elect a new mayor Monday, Nov. 9. There are two candidates vying for the seat and Yorkton This Week sent a series of question to both and their answers are below. Question #1: Like most cities, Yorkton has an infrastructure deficit.

Milk River Basin Natural Area is critical habitat for several species at risk

For a brief time it really did appear we had a handle on the spread of COVID-19 in this country. The initial shutdown of businesses and gathering places, from sport arenas to schools to churches had the hoped for effect in seeing numbers decline.