Yorkton News Review - Archive

The Parkland College is preparing to mark Earth Week (April 16-22) with a variety of events. The purpose of Earth Week is to promote awareness and appreciation of the planet's natural environment, culminating in Earth Day on April 22.

To the Editor: Re: Bill C-19, legislation to kill the long gun registry was signed into law by the governor general on Thursday, April 5. Since the enactment of C-68 the firearm community has been waiting since 1995 for this to happen.

They play the game simply for the love of the game. Some have been at it longer than most of us have been around, starting out on frozen ponds and sloughs. There was no expensive protective equipment in those days.

The Yorkton Quiznos Bantam Terriers claimed the Major Hockey League B-side title by defeating the Bantam Fort Knox in two straight games in a best of three games playoff series to advance to the league final against Kamsack.

The Paper Bag Players have always brought live theatre to Yorkton, and this week they're hosting TheatreFest.

The Trailer Park Boys has been a international phenomenon, and the series continues with different live shows and tours. Randy and Mr. Lahey will be at Rayzr's Pub on April 14. Actor John Dunsworth, who plays Mr.

It may fly over there, but it certainly isn't reading material that should be taking up space on store shelves in Canada as far as I'm concerned.

The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal honors people from the province who have made an impact over the years through volunteer work. This year, nine people received the honor, including W. Allan Bailey of Yorkton.

I have a quiz for non-farmers.

Fill up and help out with a great cause. Bruce Thurston, General Manager of the Yorkton Co-op, has announced the Yorkton Co-op is designating April 24 as Fill-Up for the Health of It day.