Yorkton News Review - Archive

In Saskatchewan, nine communities are receiving more than $13.6 million dollars for targeted policing initiatives. Yorkton is included in that number, and will be receiving $315,000 for community policing initiatives.

To the Editor: If current polls mean anything, then we are headed toward a change of government in the next federal election.

In an effort to cut costs and stay afloat, Canada Post has announced big changes are on the horizon. While times are changing and adjustments may be needed, there are many, including local employees, who are not happy with what is being proposed.

The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) recently announced the approval of 226 grants totaling $3,981,021 in support of enhanced quality of life for Saskatchewan residents, including many in the Yorkton area.

An unsatisfying visit to a franchise restaurant, and the expectation of the New Year's Eve celebration, has compelled me to write this column on nachos.

Ten years ago who would have thought Saskatchewan would be the province it is today? But as we head into the new year - in spite of challenges - it's clear we are on the fast track to continued prosperity.

Canada Post's announcement that they are moving away from door to door delivery has been a controversial one, not helped by the fact that they announced a hike in rates at the same time.

To the Editor: To Stephen Harper, nothing is more important than slashing the size and -- wherever possible -- the very existence of the Government of Canada. There is no higher purpose, no greater priority.

Friday afternoon one of the greatest humans to have ever graced the Earth passed away when Nelson Mandela died.

Dec. 16-20 in Yorkton