Yorkton News Review - Archive

Breitkreuz preps for retirement

The duo of Guy and Nadina has been together since 2006, combining the sounds of bassoon, trumpet and piano in new and inventive ways.

To the Editor: Receiving a credit card bill that totalled $243,476 would no doubt be a shock for most Canadians.

To the Editor: As a participant of standardbred racing I find appalling the unjust treatment of the standardbred industry by the Sask party which is unprecedented by any other government! I have been a owner, trainer, driver for more than 20 years an

There is currently a measles outbreak in British Columbia. Two hundred cases have been confirmed in a community in the Fraser Valley. Last year, total, across Canada, there were 83 cases. In 2011, that number was a scant ten.

The Yorkton Exhibition will not be hosting Harness Races Friday evenings in 2014. The YEA has been trying to work with the Saskatchewan Government to find options for funding to save Harness Racing in Yorkton but have been unsuccessful.

Community leaders are not always the people with the most prominent names. Some of our most effective leaders are individuals and organizations who serve others with a passion. Their acts of genuine care not only elevate those who benefit from them.

It's a year to celebrate! To help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Western Development Museum, the WDM is encouraging people to visit their local branch this year.

The Yorkton Housing Authority has announced the reappointment of a dedicated board member. Effective immediately, Loreen Poier has been reappointed to the Authority Board of Directors.

To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED), pruning of elm trees is prohibited throughout Saskatchewan each year from April 1 until August 31. During this time, elm bark beetles that spread the disease are most active.