Yorkton This Week

Sask drilling fleet shrinks seven per cent

It’s been just over a year since two Port Alberni teenagers left their homes and for reasons still unknown went on a random killing spree through northern B.C., sparking a two-week nationwide manhunt.

Four in hospital

Premier Scott Moe has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining Saskatchewan’s priorities ahead of the federal throne speech on Sept. 23. In it, he is asking Trudeau to support nuclear development in the province.

Redberry Lake – When much of the Canadian oilpatch ground to a screeching halt in early 2015, Saskatoon wellsite drilling consultant Douglas Tompson soon found his work, supervising drilling rigs, dried up.

There are clearly differences between rural voters and urban votes in this province. But as we approach the provincial election this fall, it’s worth recognizing that the gap between the two may not be quite as big as you think ...

Yorkton Council had two interesting proposals to discuss Monday at its regular meeting.

It was a great final weekend for the 15U AAA East Central Mils baseball teams. The Mils, a team made up of players from a number of area communities, faced the 15U AAA Moose Jaw Canucks in one Semi-Final Saturday in Balcarres.

Today, the Government Saskatchewan announced Women Shifting Gears, a new pilot program for women who want training to become transport drivers.

Vern Brown has been presented with a Life Membership by the Yorkton Lions Club. Brown has been a member of the local club for the past 53-years. The presentation was made Monday.