Yorkton News Review - Archive

Opportunities abound to celebrate our Canadian winter climate Canada’s frigid northern winters keep many people indoors – but they don’t need to.

Saskatchewan has maintained the lowest unemployment rate in the country for 26 consecutive months. Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 4.

Each growing season poses unique challenges. Some of which are predictable and some are not.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the February forecast for spring runoff. A near normal spring runoff is expected across most of the southern half of Saskatchewan with below normal runoff for areas north of Cold Lake, La Ronge, and Creighton.

There is a chill in the air as you wait on the frozen ice for that telltale sign. The line vibrates and you feel a tug as the fish takes the bait. Minutes later, the fish is out of the water and it’s time to set up your line again.

The public consultation process regarding the future of liquor retailing in the province is now complete.

February 14 to 16 marks another free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan – the first in winter – to promote the province’s many ice fishing opportunities.

Heritage Day, proclaimed annually in February throughout the nation by Heritage Canada The National Trust, celebrates the architectural heritage and historic places of Canada.

The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce the selection of its next Spotlight on the News film screenings.

Ed, my neighbor next door, was astonished to learn I didn’t have a pass bought for all the days of the 2015 Sask. Tel Tankard Men’s Curling Cham­pionship. I went on the Monday before the Tanker to buy a day’s pass.