Yorkton News Review - Archive

The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed January 21-25, Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan, in recognition of actions taken by government ministries, crowns and agencies to reduce regulatory burden and create efficiencies for businesses and Sas

Ed, my neighbor next door, and I can agree on a few things, but often it gets down to head shaking, muttering and the feeling between us both that the thinking of the other one is off track or derailed all together.

To the Editor: As commentators dissect last week's confrontations between the Harper government and various First Nations Chiefs and leaders, the situation is obviously at a delicate point - presenting real risks, but also opportunities.

The Yorkton CHIP Program is back and it's your chance to get healthy. CHIP stands for Complete Health Improvement Program.

On a cold Saturday night the Xtreme Cage Wars Fighting Champion-ship hosted it's first ever card in Yorkton. While some fights were cancelled the event hosted five matches at the Ag Pavilion in front of a relatively packed house.

To the Editor: I have now attended two marches with Idol no more and have been extremely impressed as to the peaceful nature of the movement. There is a gentle dedication in INM that recognizes the inherent good that is in most people.

Hunting and range target practice are one thing but I don't see any logical reason why the average American needs to be walking the streets with an assault rifle. So I say, way to go Obama.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has announced its new president for 2013. Director Amie Zamonsky has been elected by her fellow directors and will serve a one year term.

Last week was a whirlwind, Manti T'eo "faked" his girlfriend throughout his Heisman Trophy bid, then it turned out to be that he was hoaxed all along, the NHL came back, and the NFL Conference Championship Weekend gave us two road winners heading to

A much slower week of action was given to the Harvest by the SMAAAHL schedule makers as they were given just one game on the week as they hosted the Moose Jaw Generals in Wednesday night action at the FAA.