Yorkton News Review - Archive

Today it really feels like winter. We are experiencing a good old fashion Saskatchewan snow storm. The entire community has slowed down almost to a halt, and it's an unwelcome feeling as one is trying to drive from one location to another.

The campaign for Jimmy's Law, named in honor of Jimmy Ray Wiebe, who was murdered in Yorkton in 2011, has lead to some changes for late night business. Bill 23 is introducing new initiatives to protect overnight workers.

An area First Nation has launched an appeal against a Federal Court ruling it hopes will eventually lead to the righting of a wrong it maintains was perpetrated upon it a century ago.

Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter has released the provincial percentages of value used to set property taxes for the 2013 taxation year. "Saskatchewan is seeing unprecedented growth and property values are increasing," Reiter says.

Our country's lapels are blooming again - blood-red for remembrance. The crimson poppies remind us that Canada has always been greatly blessed with defenders.

Probably the most frequent question I get asked is "how do I prevent crying when cutting onions?" No one enjoys this eye burning sensation followed by what seems to be an emotional breakdown.

Three privately owned liquor stores will soon be opening in the province. They will be in Regina and Saskatoon, and I find myself hoping that private liquor stores will soon pop up across the province.

The all too long CFL season is finally over and a long journey that started on Canada Day weekend comes to judgement day this weekend as the Riders will head to McMahon Stadium in Calgary to face off with the second place Stampeders in the West Divis

Submitted by W. Brett Wilson and Glacier Media Group I grew up in Saskatchewan, and like many people, I have a huge soft spot for my homeland.

To the Editor: I am a member of The War Amps Operation Legacy, which consists of young members and graduates of the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program who are dedicated to preserving and commemorating Canada's military heritage by teaching younger generat