Yorkton News Review - Archive

Submitted by Preeceville area farmer, Kaare Askildt. In my previous carrier I associated fencing as something done by criminals buying stolen goods, or two adversaries squaring off with sharp swords to settle an argument.

Canada Day flooding in Yorkton has caused costly damages and closures in the city - among the casualties being the Yorkton Regional High School.

A long-time local conservationist was recognized for his efforts last week. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) officially dedicated the Harris Conservation Project in honour of Don Harris on Saturday, August 21.

As the season draws ever closer, the Terriers held their annual Season Ticket blitz at the Gallagher Centre. A couple of hours into the day, Terriers General Manager Don Chesney was very encouraged by the rush of Terrier fans.

The weekly Harness racing at the Yorkton Exhibition grounds had a distinct green flavour to it this past week. The Riderville at the Races evening was one to remember for Roughrider fans and harness racing enthusiasts alike.

Local RCMP are currently investigating two crimes in the area and they are seeking your help in solving them. On September 16, at 12:15 a.m.

This past June, Canada proudly hosted the world at the G8 and G20 Summits in Muskoka and Toronto.

To the Editor: When sub-divisions are developed the same scenario happens everywhere. In communities some unused or marginal land gets rezoned.

It definitely IS in poor taste if you ask me, especially considering there are real people out there living the experience, and families suffering in the aftermath - but doesn't this also say a little something about society as a whole? About to join

Ed, my neighbor next door, is a little ticked off at me again. "You were gone three weeks wasting time and money on a vacation to Ottawa and you get back to a garden full of produce," Ed beefed.