Yorkton News Review - Archive

On June 12, 1914, Violet Janzen was born, and now she's celebrating her 100th birthday. She says that one thing for sure in her life is that everything has changed.

Thursday marks the start of the world's greatest sporting event as the World Cup begins in Brazil with 32 countries looking to win what is the most prized trophy in world sports.

The Yorkton Transitional Homes for Youth is working to develop an emergency shelter for vulnerable youth who are at risk to become homeless. At a recent city council meeting, the City of Yorkton voted to support the initiative.

It's a huge component of our history and fibre of our make up, so it just makes sense to keep the awareness of that fact and ensure the youth of today understand the importance and appreciate far into the future.

It will soon be possible to fish in the City of Yorkton. The Logan Green Fish Pond was stocked with 750 rainbow trout recently, which completes the Logan Green Water Management System and allows for a unique recreation opportunity.

To the Editor: University of Florida Linguist M.J. Hardman tells us ("Language and War," 2002) that "Language is inseparable from humanity and follows us in all our works.

The scope of one local sewer project in the city has increased dramatically. Initially planned to be storm system improvements near York Road, the project has now been expanded to include a new sewer trunk line on Dracup.

The year 2014 marks the 15th year that Bill will be coaching in the Western Major Baseball league. 2000 and 2001 were two years spent in Melville with the Millionaires and the previous 11 with the Cardinals in Yorkton.

Brayden Ottenbreit's Close Cuts for Cancer raised over $36,000 for cancer research, and gave a new, close-cropped summer look to 60 participants. This year was slightly different as there were more remote shaves spread out through the region.

Canadian Tire wants kids in the Yorkton area to get active and participate in sports, and their JumpStart program is about giving underprivileged kids the equipment and support they need to get active and involved in sports in the community.