Yorkton This Week

Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services

Saskatchewan has its seventh presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The resident is in their 60s with recent travel from Arizona. The resident was tested in Regina and is currently in hospital due to unrelated medical issues.

With the ongoing development and spread of Covid-19 (also called the coronavirus), SIGN has implemented steps to protect clients and staff, and others with whom they come in contact.

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’.