Yorkton This Week

The Yorkton Hyundai Terriers have clinched top spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division.

RCMP UPDATE: THE INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED THANKS TO THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

It was Lego Madness at the Yorkton Public Library today (Friday). That means it was an opportunity for youngsters, and some parents as well, to have a fun day of Lego creations, games and challenges.

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at approximately 6:20 a.m., White Butte RCMP received the report of an armed male in a vehicle approximately two miles east of Regina and north of Inland Drive.

Over the weeks of this column I have on occasion lamented that the two major cable sports networks in this country do a rather shoddy job of covering anything involving Canadian pro teams unless they are involved in one of the big four sports.

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is urging the public to be aware of the danger of illicit or street drugs following two deaths in Regina. The deaths remain under investigation by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service and Regina Police.

Local churches in Yorkton are giving back to the community by feeding the hungry volunteers that are working hard to build Habitat for Humanity Yorkton Chapter’s eighth home.

Medical staff taking time out from work to pose on the front porch of the Queen Victoria Cottage Hospital. Circa 1916. From left to right: Dr. Lindsay, Miss Walker, Matron, Dr. T.A. Patrick, and Miss Harrison. Front row: Miss Heron, Dr. D.

A new book hopes to do its part to open the conversation around men and mental health.

The Yorkton Lions Club has donated $1000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton. The money is targeted to assist the Boys and Girls Club with their after school and evening youth programs.