Yorkton News Review - Archive

When Kevin Brooks tells his story to students, he begins with a montage of himself doing skateboard tricks and being active. As a result, when he takes to the stage, one can clearly see what he's lost. Brooks is confined to a wheel chair.

Rotarians around the world, including in Yorkton, celebrated on Wednesday to mark a very important milestone. February 23 marked the106th anniversary of the very first Rotary Club meeting.

The Yorkton Aquabatix competitive synchronized swimmers recently attended a competition in Regina. Two teams and two solos represented Yorkton at the meet where Yorkton placed first in routine and first in championship in the 12 and under team event.

To the Editor: Is the proposed merger between the principal stock exchanges of Britain and Canada in our best interests? Right out of the gate most commentators made the claim that it is simply what we should expect out of the ever-increasing global

The annual Yorkton Gun Club gun and collectible show and sale featuring firearms and related equipment as well as antiques, toys and collectibles will take place Saturday and Sunday, February 26, and 27 at the Gallagher Centre Agripavilion.

An announcement made last week by the federal Ministers of Environment and Agriculture is a step forward in reducing greenhouse gases, and also a benefit to Canadian farmers says Yorkton-Melville MP Garry Breitkreuz.

Ed, my neighbor next door, found out that he wasn't cut out for life on a cruise ship. "Partying for a week can get a fellow down," Ed explained.

Are you starting to miss the vivid green colors of spring and summer? I know I am! Oh, well! Spring is just around the corner... In the meantime, winter is the perfect time to add the power of rich, green nutrients to our diets.

Yorkton's NDP Candidate Chad Blenkin is calling on the provincial government for an immediate review of the potash situation in the province.

Premier Brad Wall has announced he has accepted detailed commitments of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan's (PotashCorp) "Pledge to Saskatchewan.