Yorkton News Review - Archive

To the Editor: I just read Kevin recent Hursh's commentary about the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) election. I don't always agree with Kevin's view, but I have to in regards to this slate of candidates in the CWB election.

Each year on December 3, we celebrate the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons. This day of commemoration was established in 1992 upon the conclusion of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons.

To the Editor: The CFL's Grey Cup final is over and the Champions for the second year in a row are again the Montreal Alouettes. Congratulations to them, their coaching staff and supporters.

With the arrival of some heavy snowfall that appears to be here for the duration of the winter, local snowmobile enthusiasts and dealers are gearing up for another season on the trails.

If you've got an idea, there is the potential to fund it. Health promotion grant applications are now being accepted until December 9. Grants of up to $2,000 per project are offered annually through the Sunrise Health Region.

The Yorkton Harvest dropped an overtime nail biter 2-1 to the Saskatoon Contacts at the Schroh Arena Sunday afternoon. Tyler Tyndall opened the scoring for Saskatoon with the lone first period goal, a powerplay marker, midway through the period.

The ongoing potash exploration happening in the Yorkton/Melville area is progressing smoothly says John Kilroe, Senior Manager of Exploration, Diamonds and Specialized Products for BHP Billiton, who spoke at a recent Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to d

The Yorkton Elementary Schools Sports Association (YESSA) held it city-wide volleyball championships last week, capping off the current season.

Volunteers are an essential part of housing authorities throughout the province. As a result, the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation is honouring members who have been serving their local housing authorities for twenty five years.

To the Editor: Mrs. Laureen Harper recently hosted a roundtable chaired by Indigo President, Heather Reisman on the challenges facing women in Iran. Following the roundtable, Mrs. Harper and Ms.