Yorkton News Review - Archive

According to a produce manager I once knew, the month of January sees a big spike in the amount of leafy greens and salads that are sold. This spike will gradually level off and it doesn’t take long until salad sales are at their normal level.

The Yorkton Photography Guild Photos of the Week provided by Darcy Zaharia and Chris Smith. Interested in learning more about the guild? Visit the Facebook page.

Most people - most normal people, anyway - pay little or no attention to politics. They’re Joe and Jane Frontporch, and they’re busy.

To the Editor: Earlier this year, the population of Saskatchewan hit an all-time record high, with more families choosing to make our province home than ever before. While optimism and opportunity remain high, there are those who struggle.

Looking back over 2015, I had a few successes (bumper crops of squash, beans and corn; my new ‘Quick Fire’ hydrangeas performed well) and a few misses (no watermelon again; a poor carrot yield). And overall, the weather in Saskatoon was great.

Whether it’s a formal champagne event, or just a get-together with loved ones, tasty appetizers are a must for any successful holiday season party.

(NC) Riding a snowmobile or an ATV can be an amazing outdoor experience. But before you hit the trails, make sure safety is part of the plan, especially around tracks and trains.

Were you to step outside after midnight on the first day of 2016, the cold, clear winter air would give you a magnificent view of the winter constellations, Taurus, Orion, Gemini, Cancer, and Leo spread out across the southern sky, west to east.

Artisans have been creating practical and beautiful objects from time immemorial. Some of these carefully cared for objects increase in value over the years and can become real treasures for avid collectors.

With the approach of the holiday season, employers and young workers are reminded that 14- and 15-year-olds must take the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) before they start working.