Skip to content

Yorkton This Week

YDCF announces second round of grants in Emergency Community Support fund

YDCF announces second round of grants in Emergency Community Support fund

Additional $30,000 to be granted to local charities
First Nations raising capital for Keystone XL pipeline have U.S. election to worry about

First Nations raising capital for Keystone XL pipeline have U.S. election to worry about

Nekaneet First Nation Chief Alvin Francis regards the recently signed memorandum of understanding with TC Energy as an opportunity for First Nations to get “our foot in the door into corporate Canada.
Brick mills project next worthy effort for Council

Brick mills project next worthy effort for Council

Often the best projects undertaken by our City are those spearheaded by groups within the community. A great example is the major renovation to the grandstand agreed to at the most recent regular meeting of Yorkton Council.
Brandon COVID case highlights concerns for students with disabilities

Brandon COVID case highlights concerns for students with disabilities

A Brandon woman says her “worst fear” came true Friday, when she learned her 16-year-old son, who has a global developmental delay and severe autism, had tested positive for COVID-19.
New technologies show potential for renewable energy job growth in Canada

New technologies show potential for renewable energy job growth in Canada

There is lots of opportunity for Canada to secure good, high-paying domestic jobs in renewable energy by focusing on more cutting-edge technologies and bringing them to growing markets, the head of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada says.
Regina's Macdonald statue nameless after city reports missing plaque

Regina's Macdonald statue nameless after city reports missing plaque

Regina’s controversial downtown statue of Canada’s first prime minister has been slightly, but unofficially, dismantled. The bronze-coloured nameplate of John A. Macdonald, mounted on the statue’s concrete base, was missing Monday and Tuesday.
Most Canadians want more new Canadians

Most Canadians want more new Canadians

In a growing world of intolerance, further fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have become more open, accepting and supportive of immigrants and refugees, a new study shows.
NDP want minimum standards for long-term care

NDP want minimum standards for long-term care

Saskatoon– The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party focused on long-term care on Oct. 13, with Saskatoon Fairview candidate Vicki Mowat holding a press conference at Saskatoon’s St. Joseph’s Special Care Home.
Growing Agriculture: 2020 Saskatchewan election forum set

Growing Agriculture: 2020 Saskatchewan election forum set

Regina, SK – Access Communications, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association (SaskFSA) are partnering on a special election forum focused on Saskatchewan agriculture.
Sask. Party and NDP leaders speak about rising COVID-19 numbers

Sask. Party and NDP leaders speak about rising COVID-19 numbers

Both Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili were talking on Thanksgiving Monday about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan. Moe said in a press release on Oct.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks