Yorkton News Review - Archive

There's no question it's a growing concern in today's "on the go" society, but I'd say this measure would be just a tad extreme.

The Yorkton Orioles, a men's masters baseball team, captured a silver medal at the recent provincial masters' baseball tournament at Watrous in only its first year of existence. The 24 team tournament had teams placed in pools of three to start.

Our country may have one of the strongest economies going but with that said, Canada's cities - including Yorkton - have needs.

The Western Major Baseball League Yorkton Cardinals dropped both games of a two game series against the Yellow Jackets in Saskatoon last week.

To the editor: The Government's move towards unilaterally dismantling the single desk of the Canadian Wheat Board is gaining momentum, and the outcry from farmers is growing louder and more desperate.

Visitors to the Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair had the chance to take in some high-flying stuntwork. Motocross riders Vince Morgan of Phoenix, Arizona and Kyle Demillo of Osoyoos, BC thrilled crowds with their high flying acrobatics on their bikes.

The Yorkton United Under 16 Girls soccer team won a silver medal in the annual Regina Summerfest Tournament recently. The girls played four round robin matches.

To the editor: Mental illness is an issue that the government needs to review again. There are over 800 people who are not able to buy food or able to afford to pay for everyday living expenses. They may have to get help from mental health.

With one game remaining in the regular season the Alexander's Junior Cardinals currently sit at the top of the Optimist Junior Baseball League standings.

He was going to take a year off from owning a harness racing horse, but just couldn't force himself to stay out of the sport.