Yorkton News Review - Archive

In a recent discussion with my sister-in-law, she told me she was frustrated with the current state of the election. At the moment, her riding - Saskatoon-Humboldt, in this case - is considered a safe seat and an easy Conservative win.

WOW. That's about all I have to say. While plenty of Saskatchewan residents struggle to make ends meet - many living pay cheque to pay cheque - did you know Bill Doyle, the President and CEO of Saskatchewan's Potash Corp.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has issued a warning that two cases of Red Measles have been confirmed in the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region (RQHR) but there has been potential exposure in other parts of the province.

It's National Volunteer Week April 10-16 and DUC (Ducks Unlimited Canada) is taking the time to salute its supporters including one Yorkton individual.

The Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) held its annual showcase track meet, featuring winners from the earlier standards meet, at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-hall.

Yorkton Minor Hockey (YMH) recently held its annual awards banquet at the Gallagher Centre Flexi-hall, celebrating the close of another successful season.

To the Editor: The SENIORS of CANADA, after numerous elections in Canada with repetitive broken promises, say...

Legislation to protect Saskatchewan consumers by regulating the sale of event tickets will come into force on June 1, 2011. The Legislature passed The Ticket Sales Act last Spring.

Grandview Manitoba's Kayla Luky is a prairie girl at heart, and her new album The Time it Takes is a reflection of that. The alt-country artist will be playing at the 5th Avenue Cup and Saucer on May 12.

To the Editor: It's an age old phrase that many people use - "You shouldn't talk about religion or politics." Why is that? The obvious answer is that these discussions are ripe for conflict.