Yorkton This Week

And programs extended as emergency phase continues

Government Relations Minister Lori Carr is proclaiming May 3-9 as Emergency Preparedness Week in Saskatchewan. “On top of expecting the typical emergencies like wildfires and grassfires, we are also dealing with the impact of a pandemic,” Carr said.

As workplaces continue to adjust to COVID-19 and its impacts on the world, there has been an emphasis on working from home, where possible, to try and maintain as much productivity as is feasible.

During Emergency Preparedness Week, the Saskatchewan SPCA reminds residents to include their pets in any emergency preparations.

Opposition leader

Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Of the 34 cases reported Monday, 33 are a result of the outbreaks reported in the north or far north.

This week, let’s take a look back at the first grandstand show that the current grandstand ever hosted. Back in 1958, the grandstand was completed just in time for the fair – and it was a landmark fair, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the city.

Last week the Government of Saskatchewan announced it will be providing $1 million to support a province-wide marketing campaign to encourage Saskatchewan residents to support local businesses and their employees.

Between Feb. 4 and Apr. 26, 2020, Saskatchewan RCMP received multiple reports of break-and-enters, thefts and property-related offences across central Saskatchewan.

On April 29, 2020, two people were charged in separate incidents near the community of Deschambault Lake under the Saskatchewan Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act for Bootlegging.