Yorkton News Review - Archive

Today, Canada’s Premiers announced READ Saskatoon as the Saskatchewan recipient of the 11th annual Council of the Federation Literacy Award.

With the start of another school season, almost everyone’s lives become a bit more hectic - the increased traffic on the road is a perfect example of this.

On September 9, many Saskatchewan communities will be inviting people to barbecues, walks, or to enjoy Mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks). It is FASD Awareness Day.

I wasn’t able to talk to Ed, my old neighbor, from Saskatchewan last week. I figure it may be just as well, as the Mrs. and I, have been trying to get our thoughts collected, and the needed information gathered up to update our wills.

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has announced its 7th annual Cruisin’ to End MS campaign raised an astounding $1.5 million – the most ever collected through this campaign – to help Canadians living with multiple sclerosis.

Gardeners’ Market Every Saturday beginning Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Melrose Ave. and Simpson St. Prairie Harvest CLC (North parking lot) Local gardeners selling produce. New Horizons Friday Night Dance 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton, Sk.

The Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre has officially opened. Formerly the Orcadia Youth Centre, the facility can now house up to 39 male offenders in a minimum security environment.

Yorkton Plumbing & Heating was founded eight years ago by Justin Yawney, a born and raised Yorktonian and plumber by trade.

The ABEX Awards recognize the best in Saskatchewan business, and this year two Yorkton businesses have been nominated. TA Foods and NL Construction are nominated for a combined total of four awards.