Yorkton News Review - Archive

Thursday marks the first day of August, a time that in North America is second only to July as the least compelling month for the sports fan.

The Parkland College and the East Central Research Foundation (ECRF) are exploring new ground. They have entered into a partnership to create a research farm, and recently hosted a field day to show what they have been working on.

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia has already run into its fair share of controversy, most of it surrounding a series of laws introduced in the country.

To the Editor: It seems like bad news that Canada's newly minted Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq has little training or experience in environmental matters.

With apologies to the WMBL Cardinals and the Melville Millionaires, some of the most competitive baseball in the Parkland area this summer has belonged to the local South East Senior Baseball League as the premier senior baseball league in East Saska

To the Editor: There's no question that Canada's Number One economic challenge is solving the dilemma of having too many "jobs without people" and, at the same time, too many "people without jobs".

Where is the fairness in this? And wouldn't we all like to be a part of the elite few? The perks are big and the pay is high - who wouldn't? Recently the Ontario liquor board commission announced big savings for a big number of the higher ups and I h

To the Editor: The Conservative government's mismanagement of the North has made its cost of living to soar and caused shortages of basic services, hurting families and jeopardizing the economic potential of the region.

By creating positive community engagement it's hoped it will help to reduce crime in Saskatchewan communities.

One of my small joys is watching from a Saskatchewan shore as a boat of fishermen or fisherwomen floats by, simply enjoying each other, the day, and the hope of a catch.