Yorkton News Review - Archive

Weak ice is a concern for snowmobilers. With the arrival of spring, many snowmobilers are taking in the warm weather and heading out for a few last rides.

ROAD TO INCLUSION People with disabilities are under-represented in the work force. The question is: Why is this important to business owners? People with disabilities are experienced problem solvers with a proven ability to adapt.

On Tuesday, March 15, the Parkland College awarded $47,000 in scholarships to 51 students from across the east-central region at an awards ceremony held at the Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton.

Tourism Saskatchewan has released the names of the finalists for the 2010 Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence and on the list is a long time Yorkton event. The Yorkton Film Festival has been selected for its online marketing campaign.

The annual Yorkton Harvest Awards night wrapped up the current season for the team. The Harvest made it to the first round of the Sask. Midget AAA Hockey League season playoffs when they were eliminated by the Prince Albert Mintos.

Games 3 and 4 move to Kindersley

The Yorkton Speed Swimming Club sent twelve swimmers to the RYMM Spring Break-Out long course swim meet in Regina recently. Coach Ashley Benko says, "It's great to see such big numbers representing Yorkton in competitive swimming.

The crown prosecutor is recommending life in prison. His own defence lawyer is recommending life behind bars and the convicted criminal HIMSELF is asking to be locked up for the balance of his life... and the judge is hesitant about the sentence?...

Five years ago, Stephen Harper's Conservative Government took power in this country after thirteen long years of Liberal rule that left Canadians distrustful of their government.

To the Editor: A question often asked about the current minority Parliament is what causes it to be so bitter and rancorous? Some of the reasons are becoming more apparent.