Yorkton News Review - Archive

A large segment of Saskatchewan's population will again have access to influenza immunizations, following the arrival of a shipment of FluMist vaccine.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and Member of Parliament Kelly Block for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar recently announced nearly $4.2 million in funding for 27 livestock and forage research projects.

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) farmers recently met with railway officials and grain companies at a Ministerial roundtable to discuss the current state of affairs related to the grain backlog.

Recent economic and political events which have affected the stability of world markets should serve as a reminder of the potential volatility these markets hold for investors.

Ed, my neighbor next door, has a remarkable constitution and attitude. This last week we had wind chills ranging from -40 to -50. It seemed to me that, in that time, I froze up along with my van and neither of us will thaw out.

Kenton Doupe has been a part of the local art scene since he was a teenager, and today, his photography is one of the two shows currently on display at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery as part of the Saskatchewan Prairie Light Photography Festival.

To the Editor: There are several things wrong with the Harper government's never-ending claims that they are brilliant tax cutters. To start with, it's untrue.

The idea of always being well prepared makes me think of my days on the farm. We lived on farm and about 25 miles from the city and we were aware of the need to plan ahead. From seeding to harvest we needed to plan ahead.

Cassette tapes are apparently making a comeback. This has been reported on a few times in different publications, as tiny independent labels did cassette releases for their bands.

Some things are necessary when it comes to growth and expansion but isn't there something at least a little wrong with taking away the farm of an 85 year old - the only life and livelihood he has ever known? Frank Myers is an Ontario area farmer.