Yorkton News Review - Archive

May 9th through 15th marks International Astronomy Week this year, with Saturday the 14th designated as official Astronomy Day. This is the time of the year astronomy groups use to bring their hobby to the public through various organized events.

To the Editor: Last week, Senator Mike Duffy was acquitted of all 31 charges related to bribery, fraud and breach of trust. He’s innocent in the eyes of the law, and will be judged by Canadians as they see fit.

Finally some spring weather... Halleluiah! The Community Association Annual & Hamlet Board Spring Information meetings were well attended on Sun. April 24th.

The disc golf season is well under way locally. The regular Tuesday night get together at Patrick Park Disc Golf Course launched for a new season this week.

Mother’s Day is approaching, and it is not only a day to show respect to your mom, grandmother, and/or wife, but also to remember and reminisce. A couple of months ago my Mom turned 80 years old.

Yorkton This Week and the News Review have both won awards in the SWNA Better Newspaper Comp- etition. Yorkton This Week took second in Best Overall Newspaper, circulation 2,000 to 3,499.

TOOLS, JEWELS and TAILGATE Sale Sat., May 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Westview United Church parking lot. Rain or shine. BBQ and Homemade Pies Mother’s Day Bake Sale Sat., May 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Mekayla Bali has been missing since April 12, and the community showed up in large numbers to support the family of the 16 year old at a candlelight vigil in City Centre Park.

The kids at Saltcoats School had a chance to learn about nature.