Yorkton News Review - Archive

To the Editor: For left-of-centre voters of all political affiliations, the Harper majority is a shock that takes a bit of getting used to.

The Yorkton Motorcycle Club (YMC) turned in a strong showing at the second round of the Saskatchewan Motocross series held at Assiniboia over the weekend.

Why not do your part for the environment and your pocket book this week by leaving that vehicle in the garage and climbing on your bike and riding to work? May 16-23 is Bike to Work Week in Yorkton.

If the local motorcycle enthusiasts had a great weekend, local football fans held a major blowout with three days of football celebrations.

The Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) hosted its annual Yorkton and area track and field meet at Kinsmen Century Field despite less than ideal weather conditions.

The Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS), in the forefront of competitive archery in the province, hosted a home open archery shoot for archers in Grades 4 to 12 over the weekend.

While it has yet to happen in this region, strikes have been rotating across the province and the threat looms.

It may take more than a three person Saskatchewan "task force" to solve these issues.

After nearly a month, users of Sony's Playstation Network, or PSN, can go online yet again. Parts of the network are still down, specifically the store, but it's expected to be back at the end of the month.

The Yorkton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is in need of major renovations and Peter Wyatt, Branch President, says the ball is rolling to get the $600,000 needed to get the job done.