Yorkton This Week

Two Saskatchewan residents from the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 have died: one is an individual in their 80s and the other is an individual in their 60s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 10.

A new ‘back-nine’ for Yorkton and area disc golfers is now reality.

Last week Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced specific funding allocations under the new Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 (MEEP).

The Saskatchewan Government has announced significant construction projects totalling $17 million at post-secondary institutions in Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.

Forecasts are predicting a harsher than average fire season for Saskatchewan this year, as the province begins to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

There was thunder in the area. Some areas had high winds. There was a threat of rain. But it passed Yorkton by although it did make for some incredible rainbows, like this one over Ross Drive in the city.

Pela founder has Yorkton roots

Preeceville among ERs affected

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $10.3 million into renewal projects across the provincial park system. This is part of the $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to stimulate the province’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 impact.

A Saskatchewan resident in their 50s from the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, bringing the total number of deaths in the province to eight. An additional death is currently under investigation.