Yorkton News Review - Archive

Terriers lead Sherwood Conference at break

Fighting fires in a rural area can be challenging, especially if there is no secure water supply to tap into. The Yorkton Fire Department's new tank truck will help make this job easier, by bringing water wherever it needs to go.

At least once a year, an actress in Hollywood will say that there are too few good roles for women over 50 in the film industry. I'm not going to dispute this, they know the scripts they get and they know what they are offered to appear in films.

A $3 million loan program for First Nation businesses that will create both investment and job opportunities will be up and running in early 2011.

The Yorkton SaskTel Pioneer Club recently hosted its annual Special Needs Christmas party with Mrs Claus and special guests, the Yorkton Terriers SJHL team in attendance.

The festive season can be a special challenge to people who are nutritionally conscientious and who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the holidays. For many, it also presents a challenge to avoid gaining a few pounds at this time.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is applauding the federal government for passing into law provisions banning prisoners like Clifford Olson from receiving Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) entitlements while in jail

Well-known local sports personality and teacher at the Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS) Gary Gawryliuk was recognized recently for his work with young people.

Annual vigil calls for change

DrugsNot4Me is this government's new mass media campaign designed to deter youth from partaking in illegal drug activities.