Yorkton News Review - Archive

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has completed a busy year, and Aime Zamonsky, President of the Yorkton Chamber, recently spoke about the year that was. 2013 was marked with growth for the chamber, with 47 new members joining over the past year.

The Sunrise Health Region (SHR) recently announced the approval of Health promotion grants for 2013-14. Grants of up to $2,000 per project are offered annually through the SHR.

On Saturday December 7, 2013 the Yorkton Legion Track Club travelled to Regina for their first track meet of the season as the indoor track and field schedule kicked off with the beginning of December.

Submitted by St. John Ambulance Provincial Office The holiday season is a time for family, friends and togetherness. It is a time to appreciate all of our loved ones who have helped us throughout the year.

To the Editor: The current "Detroit" pension matter could easily happen here. Canada tends to follow what the USA does.

So much for true holiday spirit and the real meaning behind Christmas. Seriously, what is wrong with some people? Black Friday thankfully came and went in Saskatchewan without too much incident (so far as I know anyway), but not so in the states.

For many people, the holidays are a time of joy, hope and peace. We enjoy the carols and Christmas services.

It's difficult to imagine what Saskatchewan would be like without its countless, amazing and dedicated volunteers.

Some people just have to be drawn, and a local artist is doing just that.

To the Editor: Adapt or leave: the stakes of fitting in are high if you`re a girl in rural Canada. With urbanization rates continuing to rise, the need to create thriving rural communities in Canada has never been greater.