Yorkton News Review - Archive

To the Editor: The present controversy in Western Canada over the loss of the CWB single desk is extremely divisive. There are well entrenched views on either side.

The Yorkton Cardinals Mosquito division recently joined forces to create a AA team to continue their season at a higher level.

Two local teens have gotten themselves into hot water after a drug bust by Yorkton RCMP.

The area encompassed by the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) has undergone many changes over the past five years, and now it's time to plan for the next five.

Dr. Perry Kendall, chief provincial medical health officer for B.C., has caused a bit of controversy by saying that MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, can be safe, provided that it's in a pure form.

The 2012 spring Kinsmen Tackle Football league came to a close Tuesday afternoon as teams from Yorkton, Yorkdale Central School, and Melville joined forces at Kinsmen Century field for super scrimmages to end the season.

Premier Brad Wall recently visited Mount Royal Collegiate in Saskatoon to discuss a new Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS) program with the school's Grade 12 students.

The year is quickly drawing to a close and as such, Sacred Heart High School recently held its annual awards night event.

The Yorkton Bulldogs enjoyed the home crowd advantage this weekend, notching two hard fought wins against the Estevan Big Dogs and the Regina Riot.

The 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) took place on June 15, 2012. The idea of a special day to keep people aware of elder abuse originated in Canada. Happily, it is now officially recognized by the United Nations.