Yorkton News Review - Archive

As polling stations opened Monday morning, the eventual result of the Saskatchewan election was never really in doubt. All indications were the Saskatchewan Party would form a majority government; the only question was how big the win would be.

The Yorkton Family Resource Centre lives up to its name, giving families in the region resources as they raise their children. Two initiatives at the centre have been designed to help new parents as their child grows and develops.

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the big outdoor events in the province. The 2016 event, taking place from April 16-17, is aimed at giving something for everyone who spends time outdoors.

Canada Post has left downtown Yorkton. With the closure of Dowie’s Quick Print at the end of March, the postal service is going to reduce the number of service outlets in the city to two.

Another election is in the books and the obligatory task is upon us in the editorializing class of congratulating all of those who put their names forward, winners and losers. We do so without reservation.

In the mix of reactions to the recent provincial election, one person I know asked why his vote even matters.

The Yorkton Photography Guild Photos of the Week provided by Chantelle Rivers and Jennifer Misiurski. Interested in learning more about the guild? Visit the Facebook page.

With evening temperatures grudgingly creeping upward toward ‘pleasant’ over the next few weeks, mitts become optional when you take a few extra minutes to admire the night sky.

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