Yorkton News Review - Archive

Spring runoff plan announced

To the Editor: Canada's mighty flying currency kicked off 2011 on an undeniably strong note, hitting the highest levels observed since the 2008 meltdown and averaging $U.S. 1.01 so far this year.

The Yorkton Terriers wrapped up the regular season with a pair of wins, one on the road and one at home to hold on to first place in the SJHL Sherwood Conference going into the playoffs.

The Oscars are coming up, and one of the nominated films has a local connection.

Event raises over $135,000 for children with disabilities

The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing (CPSP) have released the details of a $22 million program to help communities, rural municipalities and individuals prepare for spring flooding.

The YETI Taekwondo Abominable Snow Slam 7 is coming to Dr. Brass School, Saturday, March 5.

Anyone who is interested in learning to skate is invited to come out to the Heritage Heights outdoor rink Sunday, February 27. Instruction, which begins at 1 p.m., will be provided by the Yorkton Terriers.

There's no question SOMETHING needs to be done, but is implementing rent control the proper solution? Rent control needs to make a comeback in Saskatchewan to protect people from "unreasonable" hikes in what they pay each month, says Saskatchewan NDP

To the Editor: When we refer to "media" in Canada, we usually mean things like television, radio and newspapers. Many also mean growing social media through the internet. Throughout history the media has played an incredibly powerful role in society.