Yorkton This Week

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes in Saskatchewan pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Coldest Night of the Year has been running for the past five years, raising money for Yorkton Transitional Homes for Youth to help combat homelessness in the City of Yorkton.

A duplicate bridge tournament was held today (Friday) at the Yorkton Public Library.

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced further COVID-19 prevention measures.

Admittedly, I’m under-educated on the Coronavirus. I can’t figure what all the hysteria is about nor do I understand why hand sanitizer is selling for $85 a bottle on Amazon nor do I get why toilet paper is in high demand.

Maureen and I went to the Hazel Dell Valentine’s Dance this year. The name Hazel Dell itself seems to present a sense of coziness and friendship. The two kilometre drive off Hwy 49 simply re-enforces that very feeling.

It was a gala night of dance, all in support of a number of good causes, as Ballroom Blitz was held in Yorkton Saturday. The event was fashioned after the popular ‘Dancing with the Stars’.

Farm commodity markets may be facing a time of volatility based on a number of factors, but there are positives for Canadians farmers too.

Regular readers are most likely aware that in terms of board games I rate crokinole at the top of the heap. The game is one where skill is a key, and that means practise can make you better, which I like.

While concern over spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to rise, the risk in Saskatchewan still remains low but is increasing. The decision to close schools is made upon the advice of the provincial Chief Medical Health Officer.