Yorkton News Review - Archive

Fashion designer Jil Sander is a genius. Not because I have any particular affection for her fashion, but because she has managed to use her brand to separate fools from their money in a most amusing manner.

To the Editor: High School physics teacher Lynden Dorval probably never expected to become a celebrity. But with his decision to defy his principal's no-zeros edict, he ignited a nation-wide debate about grading practices in schools.

On a beautiful Saskatchewan fall afternoon, the Yorkton Minor Football program reached a milestone as the Atom Gridders won their first home game ever over the Regina Canadians in a 21-6 victory.

There's no snow on the ground yet, but Snowarama is coming up, and there was a barbecue to help kick off the event's 36th year. This year's event takes place on February 9, 2013 beginning at the Gallagher Centre.

After a hot start to the preseason at home, the Yorkton Terriers found themselves in deep at the Farrell Agencies Arena on Sunday and Tuesday as the Swan Valley Stampeders and the Melville Millionaires came into town.

It's going to be an exciting evening and tickets are selling fast.

The YRHS Jr Raiders had a difficult week as two late fourth quarter wins, were so close yet so far. The Raiders came up short in going for their first win of the season in a three games in one week stretch in the RMFL season.

Another exciting Stars for Saskatchewan performance has been planned for Yorkton this coming weekend. Infinitus is a critically acclaimed beat boxing string trio known for their unique sound and upbeat performance style.

Gala set for October 20

Ed, my neighbor next door, was really indifferent when I wanted to tell him about our visit to The Grotto, in Portland, Oregon. The more I tried to tell him about it, the less he wanted to hear.