Yorkton This Week

Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Jim Cornelius, said in an interview that when the pandemic hit, the first thing that needed to be done was make sure their international aid programs carry on.

Saskatchewan is the only province or territory outside the maritimes without Indigenous-specific cancer supports. That’s one of the conclusions of a spring environmental scan from University of Saskatchewan researcher and surgeon Dr. Gary Groot.

At the recent regular Esterhazy town council meeting, the council approved four projects for their submission to the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).

This morning Melville RCMP were on scene of a serious single vehicle collision on Highway 10 approximately 1.5 miles south west of Melville, SK. Highway 10 will be blocked in both directions for several hours.

Our provincial motto may be from “many people, strength”, but Saskatchewan has always had its share of tension between various groups. Perhaps this is no different than anywhere else in the world. Many have had far worse histories.

This fall people all over Saskatchewan will be heading to polling stations to cast their votes, as it’s an election year. This election year is a little bit different, though.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) has earmarked $2 million in extra funding after the widespread flooding northern Saskatchewan weathered this summer. The money brings this year’s funding up to $2.

As Yorkton prepares for its upcoming municipal election on Nov. 9, city councillors have voted 4-3 to hold it all under one roof come voting day, instead of dispersing residents out to different polling stations.

Fifteen are in hospital

Yorkton Minor Football is gearing up for the 2020 season, and recently handed out equipment to students who are eager to hit the field and get back into the game.