Yorkton News Review - Archive

The Canadian Federation of University Women, Yorkton Inc., will be holding a Book Market at the Yorkton Co-op, 30 Argyle St. on Thursday, June 2nd and Friday June 3rd from 9:00-5:00 as well as Saturday June 4th from 9:00 - noon.

Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer is seeing a couple changes for the 2016 campaign, which kicked off at Yorkton Hyundai on April 29. The first change will be where the money goes.

A local family has turned a personal tragedy into a way to make a difference.

The crown for Miss Teenage Saskatchewan has been received in Yorkton. Local teen Kirsten MacDonald came out on top at the pageant.

The Saskatchewan Prairie Light Photography Festival’s Portfolio Prize was recently announced, with winners from across Saskatchewan being selected for both a solo and a group exhibition. Melville-based photographer Todd Schick is one of the winners.

Local writers have a chance to show their stuff. The Parkland Writer’s Alliance is hosting a writing contest and an evening of readings. ‘Food for Thought’ will take place at the Yorkton Public Library at May 25.

The grumbling has begun. Every five years, the Canadian government undertakes a huge task, to count every living person in the country and collect basic demographic information about them such as gender, age, marital status and living arrangements.

The restaurant chain Earls is drawing heat from Canadian cattle producers thanks to a policy change. They wanted to buy beef that is “certified humane” and were going to America to do it.

The Yorkton Photography Guild Photos of the Week provided by Bob Christopher and Elaine Wintonyk. Interested in learning more about the guild? Visit the Facebook page.