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Yorkton News Review - Archive

Can they think past their pay cheque?

To the Editor: Should access to government information be a right enshrined in our nation's constitution or should it only be a privilege that some politician or bureaucrat decides is not in their interest to share? I believe it should be a right, wi
France's World Cup Soccer team needs to suck it up

France's World Cup Soccer team needs to suck it up

France has been subject to unwarranted stereotypes,stretching back to the time of Napoleon. The notion of France as a "whiny" country, susceptible to surrender at any time, has been bandied around for as long as I can remember.

Terriers announce a loss of $95,183 for 2009-10

In his address, Yorkton Terriers Board President Lyle Walsh said to the crowd, "This past season was a very interesting one for the Yorkton Terrier hockey club." It looks as if the off-season will be no different.

Welcome to Yorkton

Newcomers to Saskatchewan now have access to welcome centres across the province, including one in Yorkton. These 11 hubs will provide newcomers with access to relevant information, community resources and government services.
New plant officially opens

New plant officially opens

The Richardson International Ltd. Canola plant recently opened in the Yorkton area.
Great food for dad on Father's Day

Great food for dad on Father's Day

My Dad is a real meat and potatoes kind of guy, and doesn't stray from this beaten path very often. Although he appreciates good food and has a palette accepting of spiciness, he usually doesnít like anything too fancy or extraordinary.
Don't get stuck in reverse, move forward

Don't get stuck in reverse, move forward

I love this quote by Gandalf the Gray from the book Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, "When we despair we cease to choose well. We give in to short cuts." It's so true and we all know that we have been guilty of it at some point in our lives.
Updating copyright laws to reflect modern technology

Updating copyright laws to reflect modern technology

Current copyright laws were designed in the 1980s in an era of vinyl records and cassette tapes. At this time, home computers were an object of curiosity and the Internet was not widely accessible. Much has changed since then.
Guilty? Take your slap and carry on

Guilty? Take your slap and carry on

She participates in the murders of three young girls - one of whom was her own sister.
I am not a dad, but apparently I have a dad's style

I am not a dad, but apparently I have a dad's style

The other day, while buying a shirt, I discovered something quite distressing. As it turns out, the style of shirt I generally buy was marked in a big section with "Perfect for Dad!" written above it.