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Yorkton has so many reasons for family and friends to visit.

Art galleries, museums, and fine dining are just the beginning of all the fun that awaits you in the city. An endless line-up of events is sure to make you want to come back every year.

Our Gallagher Centre Water Park is secondto-none when it comes to family fun. Nightly entertainment and gaming are awaiting you at the Painted Hand Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the parklands offer ample opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Fishing, hunting or bird watching is waiting for you.

Please come and visit us and see why it’s true that Yorkton is where good things happen.

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happening in Yorkton, contact: Tourism Yorkton Junction Highways 9 & 16 PO Box 460 Yorkton, SK S3N 2W4 Tel 306.783.8707 tourismyorkton@sasktel.net www.tourismyorkton.com Scan this code with your smart phone and you will be directed to Tourism Yorkton’s website. Don’t have a scan code reader?

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Birding Opportunities Birdwatching is a favoured activity of many on vacation, and the Yorkton area is a wonderful spot with many excellent locations to discover.

For those wanting to search out local species the Tourism Yorkton Centre has copies of ‘Gone to the Birds’ a special information sheet showcasing all of the birding opportunities in the area. The brochure includes everything from viewing tips, to details on where to look for the wildlife you are interested in.

Eleven spectacular birding opportunities are highlighted and waiting to be discovered.

June 5, 2003 marked the inception of the YFBTA which works to promote awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting spaces for wildlife to exist. YFBTA works to promote these spaces and to facilitate tourism.

“Birds are symbolic of nature. Migration is an incredible feat and it is, to say the very least, remarkable that they can travel incredible distances in volatile weather to arrive each spring. Many of the birds are sporting wonderful plumage in spring,” said Rob Wilson with the Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association (YFBTA), who added there is a near inherent interest most of us have in birds, and the local area is a good place to feed that interest.

Throughout the summer, excursions in nature are organized by association members.

For details or to be a part of the outings check the website at www.yfbta.com or find us on Facebook, Yellowhead Flyway Birding.

The area of the Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trails Association extends from the Manitoba border west to Highway 9.

The southern part of the area begins with the Qu’Apelle Valley and its northern boundary lies north of Highway 10.

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There are currently five birding trails within the YFBTA region: The Carlton Trail Regional Park, Cherrydale Golf Course and Nature Preserve, Kaposvar Trail, Leflay Trail and Slough View Park.

“I think our birding group attracts members because many people although not able to be active or choosing not be active are nonetheless interested in being supportive of the advocacy. I believe that most people feel a sense of responsibility to ensuring that enough spaces and places are preserved facilitate the stopping, resting, feeding and sheltering that are an essential component of the migration process that birds attempt twice each year,” offered Wilson.

The YFBTA is affiliated with Nature Saskatchewan which publishes ‘Nature Views’ and ‘The Blue Jay’.

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Have a question? Looking for information pertaining to Yorkton and area? Do you maybe have an idea or an event you’d like to submit?

Tourism Yorkton wants you to know it’s online and available to assist you 24 hours a day.

All one needs is the internet and the simple click of a mouse to bring them to a wealth of information including a complete listing of events, attractions, accommodations and even suggestions on how to plan an exciting day or lengthy stay.

And that’s only the beginning … look through the website located at www.tourismyorkton. com and you will come across many fun and interesting ideas – whether it’s participating in recreation, taking a closer look at Yorkton’s

history, or going shopping. It’s all there and more.

A mini-map featured on the website can assist you in getting around our city. Its unique design will help you plan your stay and will ensure you don’t miss out on any of our events and attractions.

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Godfrey Dean Art Gallery

The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, is a small, intimate gallery were visitors can get up close to work ranging for local to national artists.

Located on the corner of Smith Street and Third Avenue, and adjacent to the historic Land Titles Building, the Yorkton Gallery is comprised of two galleries which together total over 2,000 square feet of exhibit space.

The GDG proudly represents contemporary artwork from local, regional and national artists.

Exhibits change on roughly a monthly basis making repeated visits a must for regular travelers, especially with the free admission.

The aim of the gallery is to offer as much variety in subject matter and various artistic mediums and styles as possible.

Galley Director Don Stein said the Godfrey Dean has an inviting atmosphere visitors will enjoy, adding the first thing which comes to his mind “is how beautiful and welcoming it is.

“Large windows surrounding the lobby keep it well lit, and the 2nd floor vantage point offers an expansive view of the streetscape, buildings and lots of trees.”

“The two exhibition spaces themselves are also surprisingly spacious, with high ceilings and plenty of wall space.”

The Yorkton region has a unique cultural blend. It is the responsibility of its public art gallery, The Godfrey Dean, to reflect the issues and concerns within this community.

“Our local resources are what distinguishes the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery,” said Stein. “People want to see art that reflects the local community and environment in some way. The gallery has the unique ability to draw on local and regional artists and exhibit their work, which is often inspired by our area, and the people who inhabit it. Visitors, especially tourists, appreciate the opportunity to see artists

whose work is readily available to us in Yorkton, but not in other locations.

The Godfrey Dean is the only professional public gallery within a 150 km radius of Yorkton.

The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery is located at 49 Smith St E, Yorkton, SK. For more information you can call 306-786-2992 or visit their website www. deangallery.ca Landscape & Memory June 2nd to 28th, 2019 The Artist Reception is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2nd.

Landscape and Memory invites Yorkton and east central Saskatchewan artists and artisans of all skill levels, ages and experience!

Every year Godfrey Dean Art Gallery features local Yorkton and regional artists in a celebration of our community’s creativity and inventive spirit. We welcome every kind of art making. Painting and drawing, pottery, fabric art, photography, beadwork, carved buffalo skulls, wood turning and sculpture have all been displayed. Please tell all your friends who might not have heard about us yet, everyone is welcome to enter.

Vera Saltzman: O Human Child July 2nd to August 23rd, 2019 “O Human Child” features 18 black and white portraits of Saskatchewan children photographed in their own environments: in small towns and rural communities, on ranches, First Nations Territory, and farms.

Vera Saltzman was inspired by “Who Has Seen the Wind” a depiction of life as a child in rural Saskatchewan in the 1930s by W. O. Mitchell. Through stories of everyday events of a young boy trying to make sense of life, death, and God, he addresses universal themes in his iconic Canadian Continued on Page 5

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www.tourismyorkton.com Continued from Page 4 prairie voice. Vera Saltzman’s goal in creating “O Human Child” is to take a contemporary look at children growing up in rural Saskatchewan and consider how the tensions and complexities of childhood today both contrast and mirror those of Mitchell’s time.

The title is a line borrowed from the W.B. Yeats poem “The Stolen Child” which is about the fairy tales we tell children to protect and shelter them from the tragedies of the world.

Louisa Ferguson: The Apparent Magnitude of Every Day

September 3rd to October 23rd, 2019 This installation of 365 small individual ceramic pieces, one for each day of the year, documents an obsession with the passing of time and daily life.

“The space between us is sewn together Each stitch lovingly darned into place mending that which is open and gaping Threads of concern, of friendship and love cast across the web reinforcing intersecting strands The wide world; an exquisite salvaged patch to be worn upon knees”

pARTners Gallery A colourful retreat can be found at community pARTners gallery, located in the Yorkton Public Library, dedicated to bringing artwork by local, area, and provincial artists to our community. Open during library hours, it’s a wonderful way to connect with what’s happening in the world of familiar and emerging prairie artists.

Co-ordinated by the Yorkton Arts Council and the Yorkton Public Library, displays are changed on a bi-monthly basis.

Works reflecting a variety of themes and techniques are generally offered for sale. Artists interested in exhibiting work are asked to please leave contact info at the library or the arts council office.

GALLERY SCHEDULE: May - June 2019 — Andrea Gorda — Mixed Media Artist A mixed media exploration of the overlapping layers of story, ecosystem, and preconceived ideas within regenerative, grassland agriculture in Saskatchewan and western Manitoba. Through textiles, paint, leathercraft and photography, this show seeks to tease out some of the ideas and players within traditional livestock production as a way of generating meaningful conversation about its current and future roles in conservation and community.

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Walking Trails/Paths

While Yorkton has some excellent walking tours, there is also a growing network of pathways simply to enjoy by walking, biking or inline skating.

“The City of Yorkton pathways provide people an opportunity to go for a walk, bike or roll in a place where they don’t have compete for space with cars,” said Darcy McLeod, director Community Development, Parks & Recreation Department with the City of Yorkton. “They also support no cost or low cost activity as there is no special equipment requirement, fees or schedule to restrict someone from being active and getting out in nature.”

Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said the City has been dedicated to creating pathways with there being some 5.5 kilometres of paved or graveled pathways in place, and another kilometer planned for development this year.

The goal is to create an overall network which will connect local residents, and also create another feature which can be enjoyed by tourists and visitors.

Maloney said the younger generation are looking for opportunities to get outside with the family and the pathways are one example of that.

“And it’s free,” said the city’s Mayor. “It’s a great way to get out and get some exercise.”

Randy Goulden, manager with Tourism Yorkton said increasingly people on holidays want to stay active.

“Our pathways are a great way to take a look around our city passing through some beautiful park and natural areas,” she said, adding people can go out for a good run, or leisurely walk, as it suits them.

The Gallagher Centre If you’re looking for something to do, the Gallagher Centre is a good place to start.

For many of the recreational or business options the multi-purpose recreational and convention facility serves the community, area and visitors with many activities and rental opportunities.

The Gallagher Centre can accommodate groups of 15 to 2,000 people for catered events such as seminars, grads, wind-ups and weddings, with associated break-out rooms making the site ideal for meetings and events both large and small. The Events Team is pleased offer assistance facilitating any audio visual, set up, decorating or catering requirements guests may have.

Facilities at the Centre include the Farrell Agencies Arena, Access Communications Cooperative Water Park, Nexera Flexihall, curling rink, BMO Sports Lounge, National Bank Convention Place plus the outside facilities for livestock shows, horse shows, sales and catered events.

One of the most popular attractions at the Gallagher Centre is the Access Communications Cooperative Water Park facility, which includes a wave pool with zero-depth beach entry, 25m instructional pool, Sauna & steam rooms, whirlpool, lazy river, and waterslide.

The pool area also includes a birthday party room.

Leisure swimming is held seven days a week.

These facilities allow the Gallagher Center to accommodate individuals and groups looking for a venue for almost any type of event from a leisurely walk on our indoor walking track, a beverage and steak before watching the home town hero’s the Yorkton Terriers, or a family swim. Diversity for a growing community helps the Gallagher Center continue to be the premier family facility in the Parkland area.

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Antique Auto Events Have a passion for classic cars? Join the Yorkton Antique Auto Association as they present this year’s events. Those who are looking for a weekend beach front retreat with 100 plus classic cars just a stroll away should plan to cruise over to Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park July 7. The 17th Annual Cruise the Spirit Show-n-Shine has something to offer for everyone. A wide variety of classic cars and trucks brings back memories for both enthusiasts and those admiring the shiny chrome and polished paint jobs. For information on

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Join us Aug 3 - 4 at the Western Development Museum Thresherman’s Show & Shine Yorkton. For information on the Show & Shine at the WDM call 306-783-8361.

The year wraps up with the Yorkton Antique Car Club’s Last Chance Swap Meet, which takes place October 19, at the St. Mary’s Cultural Centre. For information on the Last Chance Swap meet call 306-783-5031 or email dwhutchison@ accesscomm.ca

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WMBL Cardinals

The Yorkton Cardinals are back for 2019 as a proud member of the Western Collegiate Baseball League.

The City of Yorkton is fortunate to have this calibre of ball in our community.

“We’ve been fortunate to have Gold Glove shortstop Andrelton Simmons call Yorkton home for a summer before he embarked on his professional career,” said club spokesperson Mike Stackhouse.

Numerous other players have come through Yorkton and ended up with stints in the big leagues, such as pitchers Dan Runzler and Anthony Claggett; as well as former Blue Jay John Axford, who played one season down the road in Melville.

While the Cards have accumulated a large debt in recent years, the volunteer Board of Directors is committed to digging the team out of its financial hole and becoming an entity we can all be proud to call our own.

“We also want to provide entertainment at Jubilee Park that goes above and beyond baseball,” said Stackhouse.

The 12 team WCBL has six clubs in Saskatchewan (Yorkton, Melville, Weyburn, Moose Jaw, Regina, Swift Current) as well as six in Alberta (Edmonton, Okotoks, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Brooks, Fort McMurray).

The regular season is 56 games, starting the last week of May and going until early August.

Playoffs culminate with a best of five between the Saskatchewan side and the Alberta side.

Players are recruited from all across North America.

“The Cards are pleased to have a number of Canadians on the club this year, including Tanner Huber (Unity, SK),” 2019 Yorkton Cardinal Home Schedule Friday, May 31 vs Melville 7:05 PM Tuesday, June 4 vs Swift Current 7:05 PM Thursday, June 6 vs Moose Jaw 7:05 PM Saturday, June 8 vs Weyburn 7:05 PM Sunday, June 9 vs Weyburn 2:05 PM Monday, June 10 vs Regina 11:35 PM Wednesday, June 12 vs Weyburn 7:05 PM Friday, June 14 vs Lethbridge 7:05 PM Saturday, June 15 vs Lethbridge 7:05 PM Sunday, June 16 vs Lethbridge 2:05 PM Tuesday, June 18 vs Regina 7:05 PM Thursday, June 20 vs Moose Jaw 7:05 PM Saturday, June 22 vs Melville 7:05 PM Thursday, June 27 vs Melville 7:05 PM Saturday, July 6 vs Melville 2:05 PM Thursday, July 11 vs Regina 7:05 PM Friday, July 12 vs Moose Jaw 7:05 PM Saturday, July 13 vs Moose Jaw 7:05 PM Sunday, July 14 vs Regina 2:05 PM Tuesday, July 16 vs Swift Current 7:05 PM Wednesday, July 17 vs Swift Current 7:05 PM Monday, July 22 vs Okotoks 7:05 PM Tuesday, July 23 vs Okotoks 7:05 PM Wednesday, July 24 vs Okotoks 7:05 PM Friday, July 26 vs Brooks 7:05 PM Saturday, July 27 vs Brooks 7:05 PM Sunday, July 28 vs Brooks 2:05 PM Wednesday, July 31 vs Weyburn 7:05 PM August 8 - 17

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Robbie Dombrowski will be head coach of the 2019 edition of the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Yorkton Cardinals.

A 2018 graduate from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, Dombrowski was a two-time captain for the St. Norbert baseball team. He spent three seasons as the starting catcher for the Green Knights, leading them to a Midwest Conference championship and NCAA Tournament berth in 2017. Dombrowski is in his first season on the Belhaven University coaching staff in Jackson, MS. Dombrowski serves as the hitting coach and catching coach for the Blazers. Dombrowski said he was actively looking to build his credentials as a coach when the Cardinal offer came his way. “Some of my coaching mentors had told me the best way to build a resume … is to coach in a summer league,” he told Yorkton This Week in a telephone interview.

When he told a friend at Central Michigan about the Canadian league “he had some good things to say about the league.” When the Yorkton offer was made the same coach said “you need to jump all over that,” said Dombrowski.

The team invites fans to join them for our home opener on May 31st as the title sponsor will be Harley Davidson of Yorkton.

“They’ll have some of their new product line on display for the fans to see as well as maybe get a picture with your favorite ride,” said Stackhouse.

The best way to stay up to date with the Cardinals is through Yorkton This Week or on the team’s Facebook page.

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Yorkton Film Festival Lovers of film need to plan a visit to the annual Yorkton Film Festival, held every May; the longest running film festival in North America.

Each year the Festival works hard to offer a variety of programs and workshops to help filmmakers hone their craft. The first day of the Festival focuses on student filmmakers, with a full-day program at Sacred Heart High School. “Students filmmakers are so enthusiastic and we feel it is important to feed that enthusiasm,” said YFF director Randy Goulden. “We have many talented professionals attending the Festival and having them willing to work with students for the day is a great learning experience for both.”

“Like the Festival itself has, we recognize the industry is constantly changing,” said Goulden. “We hope our programs help filmmakers take those changes in stride so they can continue to do what they do best, make great Canadian programming.” For the public, there are film screenings throughout the Festival at the Gallagher Centre. For more information on the annual festival visit: yorktonfilm.com This year, the film “Almost Almost Famous” will be featured at the Painted Hand Casino in the Parkland Room, Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.

Fifty years after trailblazers like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Jackie Wilson defined music as we know it today, three world-class tribute artists carry on their legacy - but what happens when borrowed fame begins to lose its charm? Can they ever find stardom on their own terms? Almost Almost Famous takes us on a musical ride and follows the stories of Texas rockabilly musician Lance Lipinsky as Jerry Lee Lewis, Las Vegas-based R & B singer Bobby Brooks as Jackie Wilson and the “Elvis from Continued on Page 10

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Continued from Page 9 Orlando”, Ted Torres on their “Class of ‘59” cross country road tour. The YFF is thrilled to be bringing this film to their audience this year.

YFF will also be world-premiering a new music video from the band Midnight Shine for their song Leather Skin.

This premiere will take place just before the Opening Screening.

As for the coveted Golden Sheaf Awards, they have been garnered by the likes of Cordell Barker, who was twice nominated for Oscars, and Frederic Bach, who went on to capture two Oscars for his work. “It’s great to have the recognizable stars come to the Festival, but the event is just as much about the cameramen and producers working hard behind the camera to create the films,” said Goulden.

“They are the ones we really come together to honour with the Golden Sheaf Awards.” The Golden Sheaf Awards Gala, presented by Painted Hand Casino is the highlight of the Festival, as the coveted awards are presented in a range of categories. “The Golden Sheaf Awards presented over the years sit prominently on a lot of mantelpieces and desks across this country, and we look forward each year to seeing what films and filmmakers our hard working jury have selected,” said Goulden.

Over the years, many stars who have visited the Festival.

In fact, the festival has been visited by some very interesting Canadians - Bruno Gerussi, Gordon Pinsent, Barry Morse to name a few. Which is all part of the Festival’s proud history.

It was in October, 1950, that the projector first “whirred into action, the screen lit up and the sights and sounds of life filled the stillness of city hall,” details the Festival’s history on its website. “So it was that the first Yorkton International Documentary Film Festival became a reality.”

Randy Goulden, executive director with the YFF, said it is a long and proud history of film that they celebrate each year. “Canada has a proud film tradition, and we are equally proud to celebrate the industry’s best each year,” she said. The website again details the early history of the event. “The festival was the brain-child of James Lysyshyn, oft-times referred to in the years to follow as the “father of the Yorkton International Documentary Film Festival”.

Lysyshyn was a young National Film Board field officer at the time. He had been stationed in Saskatchewan with a mandate to set up film councils in his area of jurisdiction, which after a time came to include Yorkton. Hearing about an arts festival being held in Europe, as well as music and science festivals in other parts of Canada, he came up with the idea for a film festival. At the time Yorkton had a very

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active film council organized by Dave Sharples, who had been a wartime projectionist. Lysyshyn then decided to pitch his idea to them. “The first meeting with the council met with little success. The council members felt there were not enough new films being produced in Canada. Lysyshyn didn’t take no for an answer. He requested a meeting with the council the next month and touted his new idea for an international documentary film festival. The council liked the idea and the Yorkton International Documentary Film Festival was born. It was decided to hold the festival in two years due to the time involved in soliciting entries from foreign countries.” Entries for the first festival, in 1950, came from India, Brazil, Denmark, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, and Britain. Canada had many entries, including five from Saskatchewan. “The Royal Winter Fair by the National Film Board was selected by the audience as the winning film at that first festival. Second and third place went to entries from India and the United States.”

Goulden said over the years the Festival has evolved.

“It was initially an international event, but over the years came to focus only on the best of Canadian film. Today the festival still looks to honour the best from filmmakers in our country, with special attention being paid to young and emerging filmmakers because they are the future of the industry.”

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Walking Tours

Taking a leisurely walk and taking in the history of the city is easy in Yorkton thanks to four walking tours.

It’s a way to “connect you with the past,” said Darcy McLeod, Director of Community Development, Parks & Recreation with the City, adding they familiarize visitors “with some of the history of Yorkton. A person can observe details at close range, otherwise missed as you quickly walk or drive.

“Walking with a tour book in hand, or walking with a group — and people can organize their own group — makes it easy to stop and admire, for example the gargoyles of the old Hudson’s Bay store building. Plus, Walking Tours allow you to do this at your own pace,” said McLeod. Visitors like the tours as a way to get to know the city better. There are actually two written heritage walking tours for downtown Yorkton: “Promise and Potential - Yorkton in the Early 1900’s” and “Pioneers Ways and Bygone Days”. Both are available from City Hall and Tourism Yorkton. “Pioneer Ways and Bygone Days” is a close-up of the old town centre of Yorkton and is available for $10.00 at City Hall, Western Development Museum, Tourism Yorkton and Frameworks.

Heritage Walking Tour Often the history of a community can only be found in a dusty book and by looking at faded photos. But the history of Yorkton is alive and well in the form of a self-guided walking tour. The tour begins at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre on Smith Street and ends at 29 Myrtle Avenue. If you proceed at a leisurely pace, the walk will take about an hour and a half. For a brochure on the tour, contact Tourism Yorkton by calling 783-8707.

The City also has a video walking tour - “Broadway and Back” - which can be taken on your smartphone. There is more information about it at this link: http://www.yorkton.ca/history/ City Cemetery Walking Tour A self-guided walking tour of the City of Yorkton Cemetery gives visitors a chance to experience the unique history of the area. It guides visitors along the pathways of this beautifully treed 10.5 acres, a book containing 28 sites has been prepared and can be purchased for $3. The complete tour will take about one hour and a half, but can be shortened. Stroll at your leisure, as you follow the trail outlines on the book’s map. There are benches at various

locations in the cemetery where a visitor can rest. On the tour you will meet many of the early pioneers, and some of the more contemporary figures of Yorkton and area; all interesting and colourful personalities. In the process, much of the region’s history will be revealed.

Yorkton’s Public Art Walking Tour Enjoy exploring Yorkton! You’re invited to follow a special guide through downtown parks and around historic sites. In public places and hidden spaces you will find Yorkton is a city filled with art. This guide will also lead you to special exhibition spaces where unexpected treasures await you each time you visit. To obtain your guide and/or further details, contact Tourism Yorkton at 783-8707.

For the Yorkton Public Art tour, there is also an interactive map http://www.deangallery.ca/yorktonpublicart/ Additional information is available online in the City’s Leisure Guide on page 10, http://www.yorkton.ca/dept/ leisure/leisureguide.asp, also on our website at http://www. yorkton.ca/history/booksavailable/

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church is home to one of the finest paintings of its kind in North America.

Located on the inside of dome of the church, art critics have likened it to the great religious paintings in Europe.

Covering the entire dome 55-feet above the floor, the amazing work of art has a curvature of more than 62-feet.

The painting was created in 1939 by Stephen Meush and depicts 157 angels of different sizes surrounding the throne of God. Visitors are welcome to the church, located at 155 Catherine Street but phone calls in advance are appreciated.

Call the church at 783-4594.

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Accommodations Hotels and Motels

Days Inn and Suites Yorkton 1 - 275 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0N5 Telephone: 306-782-3112 Fax: 306-782-3127 www.daysinn.ca Newly built and opened in 2013. We offer a hot continental breakfast, complimentary wifi and newspapers, fitness centre, business centre, pool, hot tub and water slide, 2 meeting rooms to accommodate 8-30 people. We are a pet friendly and smoke free hotel.

Home Inn & Suites 506 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0P3 Telephone: 306-782-7829 Fax: 306-782-7830 Email: homeinnyk@d3h.ca www.homeinnyorkton.ca “You’re at home with us.” Rest assured that Home Inn & Suites knows how to accommodate your needs, only steps away from the Painted Hand Casino and the Gallagher Centre.

Quality Inn & Suites 2 Kelsey Bay, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Telephone: 306-783-3297 Fax: 306-783-3338 www.choicehotels.ca Quality Inn and Suites, Yorkton is a modern hotel that offfers guests a unique experience at great value.Three storey waterslide, hot tub and pool, also a 24 hour business centre and a 24 hour fitness centre.

Bed and Breakfasts Garry & Darlene Bed and Breakfast 324 Douglas Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 3G2 Telephone: 306-621-6134 Email: dgdubiel@hotmail.com Just About Country Two bedrooms, private bathroom, large rec room with TV and high speed internet, continental breakfast, non-smoking, no pets, BBQ and deck. Close to golf courses, Gallagher Centre, casino and walking paths.

Lorraine’s Bed and Breakfast 146 Franklin Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 2G6 Telephone: 306-783-6007 Three bedrooms, private bathroom, living room, TV, VCR and fridge. Non-smoking.

Also available, longer-term housekeeping rooms, monthly fee negotiable.

Campgrounds City of Yorkton Campground Off Highway 16 on York Road N51 13.463 W 102 29.024 In-Season Telephone: 306-786-1757 Off-Season Telephone: 306-786-1750 Email: justforyourv@gmail.com Open from April 15 to September 30 each year. Under 24 hour, on site supervision, the campground has 54 sites that offer 15 or 30 amp service, fresh water, barbecues, play area as well as shower and washroom facilities. Pull through sites, sewer dump station and wood is available. Both short and long-term reservations accepted.

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Where good things happen York Lake Regional Park 3 km south of Yorkton off Highway10 Mailing Address: Box 1166, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Telephone: 306-782-7080 Fax: 306-786-6507 Email: yspl@sasktel.net Open May 15 to September 30. Multi-use recreation park: beach and swimming area, playground facilities, indoor/outdoor recreational and meeting facilities, gun club, sailing and canoe club, 4 ball diamonds, water skiing, 18-hole golf course with grass greens. Campsite: 33 full service, 33 electrical, 6 non-electrical. Pull through RV sites, 30-amp service, tenting sites. Reservations accepted.

Arts and Culture Godfrey Dean Art Gallery 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4 Telephone: 306-786-2992 Fax: 306-782-2767 Email: gdag@sasktel.net www.deangallery.ca Call for gallery hours or check our web site.

The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery curates, exhibits and promotes the work of provincial and national contemporary artists.

Welcome Home Crafts and Gift Shop/R&R Massage Therapy Clinic 113 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H8 Telephone: 306-782-7686 Fax: 306-786-7686 Email: ckgeddes@sasktel.net Everything For Mind, Body, and Spirit! A cozy 1909 two-storey house filled with crafts by 50 consignors, prairie prints, souvenirs, Saskatoon berry products, Tye Russ bears, and a bath boutique. Also home to a massage therapy clinic.

Yorkton Arts Council 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4 Telephone: 306-783-8722 Fax: 306-786-7667 Email: yorktonartscouncil@sasktel.net Web site: www.yorktonarts.ca The Yorkton Arts Council enriches the lives of Yorkton and area residents through the development and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

Yorkton Film Festival 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4 Telephone: 306-782-7077 Fax: 306-782-1550 Email: director@yorktonfilm.com Web site: www.yorktonfilm.com Yorkton Film Festival is an annual competition for short film and video. The best production in various categories wins the prestigious Canada’s Golden Sheaf Award.

Attractions and Events Deer Park Municipal Golf Course Intersection of Highways 52 and 10A Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Telephone: 306-786-1711 Situated on the west of Yorkton on Highway 52 on rolling, heavily wooded terrain, a beautiful setting any golfer can enjoy.

Deer Park is one of Saskatchewan’s topranked 18 hole championship golf courses with water, sand and multiple tee areas that compliment the already challenging terrain. Available to help you enjoy your golf experience are a full service driving range, rental equipment, electric power carts and a fully stocked pro shop with CPGA Professionals. The course also offers lounge, restaurant, concession and beverage cart services for the golfing public. Deer Park must be played to be truly appreciated.

Godfrey Dean Art Gallery 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4 Telephone: 306-786-2992 Fax: 306-782-2767 Email: gdag@sasktel.net Web site: www.deangallery.ca Check our web site for gallery hours. The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery curates, exhibits and promotes the work of provincial and national contemporary artists.

Painted Hand Casino 510 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 3P3 Telephone: 306-828-3006 Fax 306-786-7774 Email: paintedhand@siga.sk.ca Web site: www.paintedhandcasino.ca Open Sunday to Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Black jack, progressive jackpots, slot machines, poker, and more. Restaurant and multi-purpose Parkland Room available for booking meetings, conventions, weddings and other events.

Parkland Outdoor Show & Expo Box 3097, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Contact: Darren Wandy, President Telephone: 306-521-0429 Email: parklandoutdoorshow@hotmail.com Website: www.parklandoutdoorshow.com Outdoor Show for hunting, fishing and all things related to outdoor pursuits.

Western Development Museum Highway 16A W., Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Mailing Address: Box 98, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Contact: Susan Mandziuk Telephone: 306-783-8361 Fax: 306-782-1027 Email: yorkton@wdm.ca Web site: www.wdm.ca The Yorkton Western Development Museum recreates the times and styles of the many immigrants who settled in Western Canada. Depicted are scenes, which illustrate the cultural roots of these people. Outdoors, the challenge of turning sod is demonstrated in the line-up of agricultural equipment, which includes the gigantic Twin City gas tractor, one of only two in North America! Events held at the museum include: Canada Day on July 1; Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations, as well as many others.

York Lake Golf and Country Club Located south-west of Yorkton on Highway 10 across from the weigh scales.

Mailing Address: Box 27, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-783-8424 Offers a driving range, practice green, club house, pro shop, along with clubs, pull

carts and motor carts. An excellent junior program is offered, as well as men’s and ladies’ nights and seniors’ mornings. The club believes in customer service and satisfaction.

Yorkton Bowl Arena 49 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K6 Telephone: 306-783-5183 Fax: 306-783-5183 League bowling for children and adults.

Recreational bowling for all ages. Licensed facility with glow bowling.

Yorkton Exhibition Association 455 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK Mailing address: Box 908, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X1 Telephone: 306-783-4800 Fax: 306-782-4919 Email: yorkton.ex@sasktel.net Website: www.yorktonexhibition.com Bringing friends and neighbours together!

The Yorkton Exhibition Association offers year-round activities and events for all to enjoy, including the annual summer fair in early July.

Yorkton Film Festival 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4 Telephone: 306-782-7077 Fax: 306-782-1550 Email: director@yorktonfilm.com Web site: www.yorktonfilm.com Yorkton Film Festival is an annual competition for short film and video. The best production in various categories wins the prestigious Canada’s Golden Sheaf Award.

Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Located at Gallagher Centre, West Broadway St. Janice Zwirsky: 306-621-4095 Darren Spelay: 306-621-4290 Come and see Yorkton’s rich sporting history. The Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame strives to preserve its motto, “Hometown Heroes”. Since 1994, the Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has inducted 79 Athletes/Builders and 17 Teams.

Yorkton Threshermen’s Club Highway 16A Mailing address: Box 98, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-783-8361 Fax: 306-782-1027 Email: yorkton@wdm.ca Volunteer, non-profit organization established in 1955 to preserve and present the history of Saskatchewan agriculture through demonstrations; in particular the annual Threshermen’s Show and Seniors Festival held in August.

Food and Beverages A&W Restaurant 365 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0N8 Telephone: 306-783-5116 Fax: 306-783-2288 And...

39 - 275 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3G7 Email: awyktn@sasktel.net Web site: www.aw.ca Home of the Burger Family

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Boston Pizza 226 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK Telephone: 306-786-4444 Family friendly, casual dining, restaurant with a seasonal outdoor patio.

Mano’s Restaurant and Lounge 277 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3G7 Telephone: 306-786-7555 Fax: 306-786-7556 For the love of good food! Fully licensed restaurant and lounge. Located in the Parkland Mall, open 7 days week.

McDonald’s Restaurant 240 Hamilton Road, Yorkton, SK S3N 4C6 Telephone: 306-783-4417 Fax: 306-783-4848 And...

94 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0M2 Telephone: 306-783-5600 Fax: 306-783-4848 There’s a little McDonald’s in everyone!

City Centre: 200 seat restaurant and play place. Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily with drive-thru open until midnight. Also at the Wal-Mart location.

Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual 35 - 275 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3G0 Telephone: 306-783-6453 Email: mrmikesyorkton@gmail.com Facebook: MrMikesYorkton No funny handshakes, no secret initiation, just good food, big drinks and warm people.

Best steaks in town. Famous burgers.

Amazing stir frys. Delicious seafood.

Contact C.V Sastry, General Manager.

Painted Hand Casino 510 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0P3 Telephone: 306-828-3006 Fax: 306-786-7774 Email: paintedhand@siga.sk.ca Web site: www.paintedhandcasino.ca Yorkton’s #1 Entertainment! Modern casino, featuring blackjack, roulette, let it ride bonus, slots, progressive slots, and great live entertainment.

Pizza Hut 1 - 132 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0M4 Telephone: 306-786-2330 Eat, laugh and share at the most successful pizza restaurant in the world! Full-service dining room, licensed for beer/wine, take out and delivery.

St. Mary’s Cultural Centre 240 Wellington Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 4B3 Telephone: 306-782-1010 Fax: 306-782-0424 Can accommodate meetings, weddings and convention facilities for 25 to 625 people. They specialize in Ukrainian cuisine as well as many different cultural menus.

Trifon’s Pizza 290 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 3J9 Telephone: 306-782-7000 Web site: www.trifonspizza.com Our tasty meals are a welcome and convenient break in a busy day. Seats 150. “Now that’s a pizza pie!”

Wendy’s Restaurant 160 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3K6 Telephone: 306-783-0100 Website: www.wendys.com Quality is what drives us every single day.

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West Broadway Grill 328 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0N6 Telephone: 306-782-2422 Great choice for a family breakfast or lunch.

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen Unit 1 - 150 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3K4 Telephone: 306-783-3388 Email: wb87@wokbox.ca Website: www.wokbox.ca Facebook: Wok Box - Fresh Asian Kitchen Yorkton With its open dining experience, customer can see their meal being prepared. A oneof-a-kind dining destination that caters to every palate.

Manufacturers Deneschuk Homes Ltd. Highway 10 East Mailing address: Box 1150, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Telephone: 306-783-6228 Fax: 306-786-7727 Email: info@deneschukhomes.com Web site: www.deneschukhomes.com Your number 1 custom home builder!

Builder of quality onsite and ready-tomove homes.

Harvest Meats 501 York Road West, Yorkton, SK S3N 3V6 Mailing address: Box 68, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-783-9446 Fax: 306-783-9298 Email: hmail@harvestmts.com Leon’s Manufacturing 135 York Road E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Toll Free: 1-800-667-1581 Phone 306-786-2600 Email: sales@leonsmfg.com

Meeting Facilities For details about the convention and meeting facilities provided by these businesses, see our convention facilities page.

Days Inn & Suites Yorkton #1 - 275 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK. Telephone: 306-782-3112 Newly built and opened in 2013.

Complimentary continental breakfast, wifi and newspapers, fitness centre, business centre, pool, hot tub and water slide. Two meeting rooms to accommodate 8 to 30.

Pet friendly and smoke free.

Gallagher Centre 455 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Box 400 Telephone: 306-828-2400 Fax: 306-782-4919 Email: jmorrison@yorkton.ca Web site: www.gallaghercentre.com Home Inn & Suites 506 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0P3 Telephone: 306-782-7829 Fax: 306-782-7830 Website: www.homeinnyorkton.ca You’re at home with us. 80 rooms with a full service salon and spa. Free daily breakfast and free wifi. BBQ facilities are

www.tourismyorkton.com available and vending machines provide snacks and drinks. Deer Park Municipal Golf Course is just 1 km away. Painted Hand Casino is 1 minute walk away and the Gallagher Centre is just across Broadway Street.

St. Mary’s Cultural Centre 240 Wellington Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 4B3 Telephone: 306-782-1010 Fax: 306-782-0424 Can accommodate meetings, weddings and convention facilities for 25 to 625 people. Specializing in Ukrainian cuisine as well as many different cultural menus.

Organizations Kinsmen Club of Yorkton Telephone: 306-782-5112 or 1-866-976-7636 For the past 75 years the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton, with the generous support of the citizens of Yorkton and area, has been able to provide assistance to many organizations and individuals.

New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Inc. 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1J7 Telephone: 306-783-4835 Facebook: New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Providing services and activities to the seniors of Yorkton.

Yorkton Arts Council 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4 Telephone: 306-783-8722 Fax: 306-786-7667 Email: yorktonartscouncil@sasktel.net Web site: www.yorktonarts.ca The Yorkton Arts Council enriches the lives of Yorkton and area residents through the development and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

Yorkton Business Improvement District 2nd Floor, 31 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K4 Telephone: 306-783-9243 Email: yorktonbid@sasktel.net Website: www.yorktonbid.com YBID is about the promotion and local appearance of a district of Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Over 400 businesses are located within this district.

Yorkton Thresherman’s Club Highway 16A Mailing address: Box 98, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-783-8361 Fax: 306-782-1027 Email: yorkton@wdm.ca Volunteer, non-profit organization established in 1955 to preserve and present the history of Saskatchewan agriculture through demonstrations; in particular the annual Threshermen’s Show and Senior’s Festival.

Yorkton Tribal Council Suite 102 - 506 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0P3 Telephone: 306-782-3644 Email: info@YorktonTribalCouncil.org Website: http://yorktontribalcouncil.org

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Yorkton Wildlife Federation York Lake Regional Park Mailing address: Box 1811, Yorkton, SK S3N 3R2 Telephone: 306-783-4316 The purpose of the Yorkton Wildlife Federation is to restore, conserve, and to perpetuate Saskatchewan’s natural environment.

Recreation Brown’s Leisure World Highway 10 East Mailing address: Box 5023, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Telephone: 306-783-8933 Fax: 306-786-7288 Email: brownsleisure@sasktel.net Web site: www.brownsleisureworld.com RV Dealership: parts, sales, and service; Autopro Collision Centre: SGI accredited; Freightliner: parts and service.

Deer Park Municipal Golf Course Intersection of Highways 52 and 10A Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Telephone: 306-786-1711 Situated on the west of Yorkton on Highway 52 on rolling, heavily wooded terrain, a beautiful setting any golfer can enjoy.

Deer Park is one of Saskatchewan’s topranked 18 hole championship golf courses with water, sand and multiple tee areas that compliment the already challenging terrain. Available to help you enjoy your golf experience are a full service driving range, rental equipment, electric power carts and a fully stocked pro shop with CPGA Professionals. The course also offers lounge, restaurant, concession and beverage cart services for the golfing public. Deer Park must be played to be truly appreciated.

Discovery Motor Sports Yorkton Limited Highway 10 East Mailing address: Box 548, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Telephone: 306-782-2833 Fax: 306-783-4566 Email: drpm@sasktel.com Web site: www.discoverymotorsportsyorkton.com Recreation vehicles, Polaris snowmobiles and ATV’s. SeaRay, Fisher and Pontoon boats, Wanderer Travel Trailers, parts and service for all makes and models available.

Ffun Motor Sports Highway 9 North Mailing address: Box 190, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7 Telephone: 306-783-6340 Fax: 306-783-7919 Web site: www.fmsyorkton.com New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Inc. 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1J7 Telephone: 306-783-4835 Facebook: New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Providing services and activities to the seniors of Yorkton.

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1. Cathay Wagontall MP Yorkton/Melville 43 Betts Ave. 2. Christ The Teacher Catholic Schools 45A Palliser Way 3. City of Yorkton - 37 Third Ave. N. 4/5. Discovery Motorsports - Hwy. 10 E. 6. Done Rite Autobody - 391 Ball Road 7. Family Pizza - #21 - 259 Hamilton Rd. 8. Godfrey Dean Art Gallery - 49 Smith St. E. 9. Kal-Tire - 50 - 7th Ave. S. 10. Kee’s Tae Kwondo - 9 Broadway St. W. 11. Yorkton Co-op Assoc. (Gas - 2 locations) - 305 Broadway St. W. & 110 Palliser Way 12. Yorkton Co-op Assoc. (Food) 30 Argyle St. 13. Mano’s Restaurant 119 - 277 Broadway St. E. 14. MGM’s White House Apparel 279 Hamilton Rd. 15A. Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual 275 Broadway St. E. 15B. Parkland Association of Disc Golf Patrick Park 16. Parkland College - 200 Prystai Way & 273 Dracup Ave. N. 17. Rayzr’s - 14 Second Ave. N. 18. Schrader Motors - Hwy. #9 North 19. Painted Hand Casino 510 Broadway St. W. 20. St. Mary’s Cultural Centre 240 Wellington Ave. 21. Step by Step Shoes 18A Broadway St. E. 22. Taco Time - 275 Broadway St. E. 23. The Vintage Vault 101 - 19 Broadway St. E. 24. Thorsness Appliance - 14 Betts Ave. 25. Trifon’s Pizza - 290 Broadway St. W. 26. Value Village - #33A 277 Broadway St. E. 27. Western Development Museum Hwy. 16A W. 28. Yorkton & District Farmers Market Parkland Mall 29. Yorkton Business Improvement 31 Broadway St. E. 30/31. Yorkton Exhibition Assoc. 455 Broadway St. W. 32. Yorkton Film Festival - 49 Smith St. E. 33. Yorkton This Week - 20 Third Ave. N.

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Painted Hand Casino 510 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK Telephone: 306-828-3006 Fax: 306-786-7774 Email: paintedhand@siga.sk.ca Web site: www.paintedhandcasino.ca Yorkton’s #1 Entertainment! Modern casino, featuring blackjack, roulette, let it ride bonus, slots, progressive slots, and great live entertainment.

Yorkton Bowl Arena 49 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K6 Telephone: 306-783-5183 Fax: 306-783-5183 League bowling for children and adults.

Recreational bowling for all ages. Licensed facility with glow bowling.

Yorkton Kalyna Dance School Mailing address: Box 81, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-783-9538 York Lake Golf and Country Club Located south-west of Yorkton on Highway 10 across from the weigh scales.

Mailing Address: Box 27, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-783-8424 York Lake has a 12-hole golf course and 12-hole footgolf course. It offers ball rentals, golf club, pull cart and power cart rentals, a driving range and practice green. There is a spacious outdoor deck overlooking the first tee where you can enjoy refreshments and excellent food from the licensed restaurant. Customer service and satisfaction is a priority.

Yorkton Sno-Riders Mailing address: Box 111, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-782-2645 Fax: 306-786-6163 Snowmobile Club, grooms and maintains snowmobile trails in Yorkton and area.

Retail Alexander’s Mens’ Wear 41 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K6 Telephone: 306-783-8107 Email: alexandersmenswear@sasktel.net All About Flowers Ltd. & All About Gourmet, Gift & Home Decor 71 Seventh Ave. S., Yorkton, SK S3N 3K4 Telephone: 306-782-4222 Fax: 306-782-5311 Brown’s Leisure World Highway 10 East Mailing address: Box 5023, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Telephone: 306-783-8933 Fax: 306-786-7288 Email: brownsleisure@sasktel.net Web site: www.brownsleisureworld.com RV Dealership: parts, sales, and service; Autopro Collision Centre: SGI accredited; Freightliner: parts and service.

Crystal Clear Imprints 76 Seventh Ave. S., Yorkton, SK S3N 3V2 Telephone: 306-783-3322 Fax: 306-786-1833 Email: inquiries@crystalclearimprints.com Web site: www.crystalclearimprints.com We supply and embroider caps, garments,

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such as Russell Athletics, Ash City, StormTech and more. We also specialize in promotional advertising products such as pens, watches, etc.

Custom MicroSystems 106 Franklin Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 1L9 Telephone: 306-782-1272 Fax: 306-782-0171 Email: custom.micro@sasktel.net Web site: www.custom-microsystems.com D.R. Auto Extras Ltd. 465 Broadway St. E., Box 22024, Yorkton, SK S3N 4B2 Telephone: 306-786-2886 Fax: 306-783-1222 Email: dr.auto@sasktel.net Full line of car and truck accessories, hitches, wiring, trailer repairs, remote car starters. SaskTel Mobility Centre.

Discovery Motor Sports Yorkton Limited Highway 10 East Mailing address: Box 548, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Telephone: 306-782-2833 Fax: 306-783-4566 Email: drpm@sasktel.com Web site: www.discoverymotorsportsyorkton.com Recreation vehicles, Polaris snowmobiles and ATV’s. SeaRay, Fisher and Pontoon boats, Wanderer Travel Trailers, parts and service for all makes and models available.

Dream Weddings Bridal and Formal Wear 91A Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0L1 Telephone: 306-782-6000 Fax: 306-782-6001 Ffun Motor Sports Highway 9 North Box 190, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7 Telephone: 306-783-6340 Fax: 306-783-7919 Email: jeb.malcolm@ffunmotorsports.com Website: www.fmsyorkton.com Granny’s Antiques and Stuff Sunnyside Drive, Burgis Beach, Good Spirit Lake Telephone: 306-621-7745 Large selection of carnival glass and other quality; oak furniture, hoosiers, gramaphones, lamps, plus much more.

Haas Nissan 386 Broadway St. E., Box 1269, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Telephone: 306-783-9461 Fax: 306-782-2202 Email: sales@haasnissan.com Web site: www.haasnissan.com Hearn’s Westview Pharmacy 265 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton, SK S3N 3L3 Telephone: 306-783-4331 Fax: 306-783-3775 Pharmacy, prescriptions, ostomy supplies, OTC drugs, cards, etc.

Kahkewistahaw Gas & Convenience Store 500 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0P2 Telephone: 306-786-8832 Fax: 306-786-1895 24-hour full service PetroCanada gas and convenience store on First Nations land, owned by Kahkewistahaw First Nation.

Painted Hand Casino 510 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK Telephone: 306-828-3006 Fax: 306-786-7774 Email: paintedhand@siga.sk.ca Web site: www.paintedhandcasino.ca/ Yorkton’s #1 Entertainment! Modern casino, featuring blackjack, roulette, let it ride bonus, slots, progressive slots, and great live entertainment.

Parkland Mall 277 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3G7 Telephone: 306-782-2132 Fax: 306-786-6858 Web site: www.parklandmall.net The Parkland Mall is an enclosed shopping centre located in Yorkton. The centre is located at the junction of Highways 9 and 10, one kilometre north of the Yellowhead Highway, and is the largest enclosed shopping centre in the Parkland region.

Pharmasave 102 - 20 Gladstone Ave. S., Yorkton, SK S3N 2B1 Telephone: 306-782-3099 Fax: 306-782-3098 Email: pharmasave443@gmail.com Web site: www.pharmasave.com Pharmacy, prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, cards, Yorkton souvenirs and more.

Save On Foods 277 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3G7 Telephone: 306-783-1244 Fax: 306-783-1306 Email: 5515sm@owfg.com Sheila’s Place Contact Sheila Hintz 153 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0M5 Telephone: 306-783-8451 Fax: 306-783-8453 Email: shintz@sasktel.net Facebook: Sheila’s Place Uniquely different retail.

Sherring Gold 91 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Telephone: 306-782-4653 Fax: 306-783-7464 Email: sherringgold@sasktel.net Give Us A Ring. Fine jewelry manufacturers and repairs.

The Plum Tree 34 Betts Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 1L9 Telephone: 306-786-5006 Facebook: The Plum Tree Boutique and gift shop perfect for holidays, birthdays and wedding gifts.

Under the Covers 30 Betts Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 1L9 Telephone: 306-782-7982 Email: underthecovers@sasktel.net Web site: www.underthecovers.ca Designer lingerie, bras and adult erotic products.

Welcome Home Crafts and Gift Shop 113 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H8 Telephone: 306-782-7686 Fax: 306-782-7686 Email: ckgeddes@sasktel.net

Legacy Co-op Food Centre 30 Argyle Street Agro Centre: 180 Hamilton Road Gas Bar: 305 Broadway St. W. Mailing address: Administration, Box 5025, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Y4 Telephone: 306-783-3601 Fax: 306-786-6090 Email: yorkton.coop@sasktel.net Yorkton Dodge 270 Hamilton Road, Box 5019, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Telephone: 306-783-9022 Fax: 306-786-7288 Saskatchewan’s largest Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer.

Services Baillie Boys Towing 111 Magrath St., Yorkton, SK S3N 0A1 Telephone: 306-782-2100 Email: dallascustoms@live.ca Towing and recovery work; in the towing industry for 24 years.

Baker Tilly SK LLP 41 Broadway St. W., Suite 310, Yorkton, SK S3N 0L6 Telephone: 306-783-8531 Fax: 306-786-6414 Email: yorkton@bakertilly.ca Web site: www.bakertilly.ca Chartered accountants providing services in individual form and corporate tax preparation and planning, financial preparation, data processing, auditing, and accounting services.

Body Poetry Fitness Studio #2 - 7 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0L3 Telephone: 306-786-1999 Email: bodypoetry@sasktel.net Web site: www.bodypoetrystudio.com We offer quality instruction with fully certified instructors. Body Poetry is a perfect oasis in your day. Discover your best self through our offerings.

Brown’s Leisure World Highway 10 East, Box 5023, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Telephone: 306-783-8933 Fax: 306-786-7288 Email: brownsleisure@sasktel.net Web site: www.brownsleisureworld.com RV Dealership: parts, sales, and service; Autopro Collision Centre: SGI accredited; Freightliner: parts and service.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) 30 Second Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1G2 Telephone: 306-782-2408 Fax: 306-782-2044 Web site: www.cibc.com Offers wide range of investments; accounts available for everyone.

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Circle The Date Wedding and Event Planning Telephone: 306-621-9561 Email: bhcirclethedate@hotmail.com Website: www.circlethedateplanning.com Circle the Date Wedding and Event Planning is proud to be a modern, sophisticated and affordable company for clients who are seeking a creative, fresh approach to wedding and event planning.

I have coordinated and planned numerous large and small local and destination weddings, wedding and baby showers, banquets, galas and beyond and am proud to maintain excellent relationships with many of Saskatchewan’s wedding and event vendors.

CORE Real Estate Inc. 5 Third Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1C1 Telephone: 306-621-9680 Fax: 306-782-3419 Email: corerealestateinc@gmail.com Web site: www.coreywerner.com Making real estate dreams a reality!

Cornerstone Credit Union 64 Broadway St. E., Box 1210, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Telephone: 306-783-9433 Fax: 306-783-0012 Web site: www.cornerstonecu.com People you know. Financial solutions you can trust. Our aim is to help you achieve your financial goals by providing friendly, efficient and professional service that meets your needs.

Crystal Clear Imprints 76 Seventh Ave. S., Yorkton, SK S3N 3V2 Telephone: 306-783-3322 Fax: 306-786-1833 Email: inquiries@crystalclearimprints.com Web site: www.crystalclearimprints.com Your Embroidery Headquarters. We supply and embroider caps, garments, such as Russell Athletics, Ash City, StormTech and more. We also specialize in promotional advertising products such as pens, watches, etc.

Custom MicroSystems 106 Franklin Ave., Yorkton, SK S3N 1L9 Telephone: 306-782-1272 Fax: 306-782-0171 Email: custom.micro@sasktel.net Web site: www.custom-microsystems.com D’s Signs and Designs 80 Smith St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0J4 Contact: Lawrence Wegner Telephone: 306-786-6644 Fax: 306-786-6644 Email: ds.signs@sasktel.net Web site: www.dssigns.ca Sign making, screen printing and embroidery.

Dusty’s Place Hair, Tan, and Esthetics Salon Suite 4, 84 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K9 Telephone: 306-783-0783 Full service hair salon and retail products offering a full line of esthetics services.

Tanning facilities and retail products also available.

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Farrell Agencies Ltd. 41 Broadway St. W. P.O. Box 758, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8 Telephone: 306-783-4477 Fax: 306-786-7577 Email: farrellagencies@sasktel.net Web site: www.farrellagencies.com General insurance broker and motor license issuer.

Florissima, Flowers and Plants 8 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K3 Telephone: 306-783-4570 Fax: 306-783-4571 Email: myflorissima@aol.com A new fresh concept of flowers and plants for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, funerals or just because.

In Good Taste Box 111, Togo, SK S0A 4E0 Telephone: 306-597-4656 Email: jared@ingoodtastefoods.ca Catering and party tent rentals. One phone call takes care of a large portion of your event.

Parkland College 200 Prystai Way, Yorkton, SK S3N 4G4 Telephone: 306-783-6566 Fax: 306-786-7866 Web site: www.parklandcollege.sk.ca We provide educational opportunities in the following areas: Basic education, adult secondary education, SIAST and technical training, university, computer training and personal internet classes.

Parkland Printers 22 Fourth Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1A2 Telephone: 306-782-8211 Fax: 306-782-8564 Email: parklandprinters@sasktel.net Print shop specializing in all your printing requirements providing a proficient service that ensures a quality product with a quick turn-a-round!!

Royal Bank 78 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K4 Telephone: 306-786-3200 Fax: 306-786-7711 Web site: www.royalbank.com Saskatchewan Liquor Store 36 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0K4 Telephone: 306-786-1590 Fax: 306-786-1387 Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., and open most statutory hours.

Sherring Gold 91 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Telephone: 306-782-4653 Fax: 306-783-7464 Email: sherringgold@sasktel.net Give Us A Ring. Fine jewelry manufacturers and repairs.

Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbors (SIGN) Executive Director - Andrew Sedley 83 North St., Yorkton, SK S3N 0G9 & 345 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0N8 Telephone: 306-783-9409 Fax: 306-786-7116 Email: signadmin@sign-yorkton.org Web site: www.sign-yorkton.org Facebook: signyorkton SIGN is a family and community service

www.tourismyorkton.com agency, which develops and delivers services to enhance the quality of life for individuals and groups in the Yorkton area.

The Bentley 94 Russell Dr., Yorkton, SK S3N 3W2 Telephone: 306-782-5552 Email: gresler@reveraliving.com Web site: www.reveraliving.com “Change your address, not your life” An independent retirement community with great amenities and services tailored to the needs and preferences of each resident. Proudly serving the community for 15 years!

The Coffee Bean Box 1161, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Telephone: 306-621-4338 Email: thecoffeebean018@gmail.com Affordable print advertising, free publication.

Uncommon Sense Business Solutions 57 Russell Dr., Yorkton, SK S3N 4B6 Telephone: 306-783-4574 Fax: 1-866-740-8379 toll free Email: dick@dderyk.com Web site: www.wehavecommonsense.solutions Practical marketing, administrative, governance and management solutions for businesses and organizations, including web development and effective use of social media.

Unwind With Melissa 27 Second Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1G1 Telephone: 306-516-7278 Email: learntounwind@gmail.com Web site: unwindwithmelissa.com Holistic Health and Healing A variety of natural health services and products. Massage therapy, energy healing, infrared warm/regular yoga classes. Nutritional cleansing and essential oils. Workshops and retreats.

Welcome Home Crafts and Gift Shop/ R&R Massage Therapy Clinic 113 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 0H8 Telephone: 306-782-7686 Fax: 306-782-7686 Email: ckgeddes@sasktel.net Yorkton Public Library 93 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0L9 Telephone: 306-783-3523 Fax: 306-782-5524 Email: ypl@parkland.lib.sk.ca Yorkton This Week 20 Third Ave. N., Box 1300, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Telephone: 306-782-2465 Fax: 306-786-1898 Email: editorial@yorktonthisweek.com Web site: www.yorktonthisweek.com Yorkton This Week is Saskatchewan’s largest weekly paid subscription newspaper with in-depth coverage on politics, health, agriculture and sports.

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Fax: 306-782-1499 Where Dependability Is A Tradition. Full service travel agency, passport photos, travel accessories, international driver’s permits.

Good Spirit Air Service Box 128, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Located at the Yorkton Airport Telephone: 306-786-3352 Fax: 306-786-3339 Email: miccar@sasktel.net Web site: www.goodspiritair.com Making time fly your way. We provide safe and reliable charter air service to people travelling for business or recreation to destinations anywhere in Canada and soon to the U.S. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Haas Nissan 386 Broadway St. E., Box 1269, Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Telephone: 306-783-9461 Fax: 306-782-2202 Email: sales@haasnissan.com Web site: www.haasnissan.com Heartland Fuels - Petro Canada Highway 9, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Telephone: 306-306-782-5662 Kahkewistahaw Gas & Convenience Store 500 Broadway St. W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0P2 Telephone: 306-786-8832 Fax: 306-786-1895 Email: doug.cstore@sasktel.net 24-hour full service PetroCanada gas and convenience store on First Nations land, owned by Kahkewistahaw First Nations.

Marlin Travel 25 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 4C6 Telephone: 306-782-0503 Fax: 306-782-0506 Email: sgrunert@thomascook.ca Low, low prices everyday! Full service travel agency open 9-9 Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 5:30 Saturday and 11-5 Sunday for your convenience.

Outta’ Here Travel 5 First Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1J3 Telephone: 306-782-5955 Fax: 306-782-5965 Email: outtahere@sasktel.net Destination weddings, vacation packages, airline tickets, hotels, cruises and holiday tours.

Super C Esso 103 Gladstone Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 2A6 Telephone: 306-782-6100 Service station and convenience store.

Yorkton Dodge 24 Hamilton Road Box 5019, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Telephone: 306-783-9022 Fax: 306-786-7288 Saskatchewan’s largest Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer. Voted Best Service and Parts Departments.

Travel and Transportation CAA Saskatchewan Travel 159 Broadway St. E., Yorkton, SK S3N 3K6 Telephone: 306-783-6548

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Geocaching

If you like a good mystery and you want to go on a grand adventure, then geocaching might be just what you need to try.

In recent years the hobby of geocaching has been growing, and with that growth the opportunity to enjoy the activity while traveling.

Geocaching uses global positioning technology to help with what is essentially a modern take on a treasure hunt.

It’s a case where other people hide things all over the place (outdoors generally), and then other people go out and find them using the GPS coordinates.

There are specialized GPS tracking units which can be used; Magellan and Garmin two of the best-known, but cellphones work too using various apps for iPhone and Android which link directly to the geocaching site.

The coordinates to the hidden spots are posting at www. geocaching.com, an Internet site which acts as a hub for sharing information with geocachers around the world.

Farmer’s Market Visiting the city and want some locally grown produce for a special meal?

Looking for a handmade quilt for those chilly nights in the RV? Looking for a wooden carving for a friend back home?

Then the Yorkton Farmers’ Market is the place to visit.

The local market has a simple motto ensuring what vendors have on their table is unique, they must either ‘make it, bake it, or grow it’, said Market association president Brendon Purton.

The local Farmer’s Market has a long tradition in the city being formed in 1975.

“Since 1995 it’s been at the Parkland Mall,” said Purton.

The market is held both Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. from early March until just before Christmas.

While the number of vendors does fluctuate depending on the season, there are about 45 members in total, “and about 30 are semi regular,” said Purton.

Purton said what has always made the market popular is the variety. While fresh vegetables are always a draw in season, there are vendors with baked bread and goodies, fresh preserves, wood working, quilts, knitting and more.

For more information on the market check out www. yorktonfarmersmarket.ca or find them on Facebook.

Promoting the sport & recreational benefits of disc golf across the Parkland Region

More than 20 courses for you to play. dulok44.wix.com/parklanddiscgolf padg.yorkton@gmail.com

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The site has thousands of caches to seek out around the world. There are some 40 in Yorkton and 500 in Regina as examples, and is free to sign up for.

Some caches are active year-round. Others, especially on the Canadian Prairies are hidden only through the warmer months.

In some cases there are connections to history with many caches related to old school yards, cemeteries and similar locations. Often information of the locales is included on the geocaching site.

While geocaching seems to be pretty widely based, there are some rules.

Caches are not supposed to be buried underground making access too hard, as an example.

Cachers also rarely post pictures of where a cache is located for fear it will make it easier to the next searcher to find.

After that it is pretty wide open. One international cache was actually a building, while the smallest are the size of the fingernail on your little finger. Since the sizes vary, and chases are hidden, GPS gets you only so far.

So when you’re within 10-metres you start looking.

Sunflower Arts and Crafts Show Yorkton’s Annual Sunflower Arts & Crafts Show is scheduled for September 6th and 7th, at the Gallagher Centre.

Sunflower is the largest unjuried art and craft sale in the province, having grown to an event which fills the Gallagher Centre to overflowing with artisan booths selling a broad range of hand-crafted items and art.

More than 4,500 patrons annually attend the major show where there will be something of interest to virtually everyone.

Favourite artists and crafters from all over Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia will be among the 160 exhibitors at the sale.

For more information call 783-8722 or our website http:// www.yorktonarts.ca/

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The Ravine Ecological Preserve The Ravine Ecological Preserve has a new boardwalk.

The Preserve offers a diverse 2.8 km hiking trail, which includes a floating boardwalk across the marsh, and then works its way through grassland, and aspen parkland habitat.

Located just off Crescent Avenue and west of the Gallagher Centre, the park is designed to allow for people to connect with our natural world through an abundance of birds, plants and animals.

The first boardwalk was installed at the location on the City’s west side in 1985, explained Mayor Bob Maloney at an official unveiling of the new boardwalk in the fall of 2018.

“It was a great fixture of the park,” he said, noting the boardwalk stretched across the ravine joining the east and the west sides of the trail system.

However, the boardwalk was damaged in the flood of 2010, necessitating an upgrade. Repairs were made to reopen the boardwalk and it continued to be in use until flooding again in 2014 significantly damaged the walkway rendering it unusable and resting on the eastern bank of the ravine.

The new boardwalk was installed this fall at a cost of $78,000.

As the ravine trail is a designated portion of the Trans Canada Trail, the City was able to apply for funding through the organization’s 2018-2019 Capital Improvement Plan grant.

The application was successful in accessing a $35,000 grant toward the project, noted Maloney, adding the system has been designated part of Yorkton’s portion of the Trans Canada Trail.

The City began the tendering process for a new replacement boardwalk, with the project being awarded to C-Squared Innovations Inc. from Silton, SK. Installation of the first half of the boardwalk was completed in September, with the second half installed and the boardwalk opened for

Healing Gardens Feeling a little stressed with day-to-day life? Sonja Pawliw’s Healing and Meditation Gardens may just be the answer for you. Located at 95 Wellington Avenue, the beautiful gardens provide a soothing, relaxing atmosphere for all to enjoy. Open daily by appointment from June 1 to September 1, the botanical gardens have everything from blooms, to soft music, to angels to enjoy. Call 783-7015 for details.

use on October 5.

The new boardwalk has been designed to rise and fall with the level of water in the ravine, and ramps located on both ends of the ravine make it easily accessible from the nature trail. As the ravine does not see significant changes during the spring runoff, and with limited ice flow, the boardwalk will remain in the ravine over the winter months to be enjoyed year round, explained Maloney.

At the official opening, Kristen Gabora, Trail Development Manager, Central Canada, Trans Canada Trail said the Yorkton trail is part of a 24,000 kilometre network that “connects Canada coast to coast to coast” encompassing 15,000 communities and 400 trail groups. She encouraged people “to go out and experience these great trails. Spend an hour, spend a day, spend a week, I guarantee it will make you proud.”

The Ravine Ecological Preserve is an approximate 80-acre natural park space which includes a walking/hiking trail that winds through rolling grasslands and aquatic and aspen parkland habitats. The preserve is also home to the Dulmage Farmstead, a municipal heritage site, as well as the arboretum and peace grove.

For those visiting the boardwalk and associated ecological preserve, connecting with nature is as easy as exploring the Ravine Ecological Preserve in Yorkton.

The Ecological Preserve also holds its share of history, including the Dulmage farmstead. A farmer, inventor and entrepreneur Dulmage’s story is one of the points of interest on the walk, one of four mapped walking tours in the city.

Darcy McLeod noted all four tours offer many points of interest with visitors no doubt each having the favourites.

“None of the Walking tour books highlight any particular place. However, those who take the Cemetery Walking Tour would be interested in the older monuments, those that stand out because of their size, prayer and message inscriptions, and old fashioned architecture,” he said.

“Our tour book of the historic downtown has noted buildings which are designated as Municipal Heritage Properties. The attention is on the oldest buildings -- the old homes, and churches, the Court House and the old Land Titles Office of the ‘Promise & Potential’ tour which all hold an individual specific interest.”

Stockcar Racing Operated by members of the Parkland Racing Association, the sloped 3/8 mile oval of the Yellowhead International Speedway, is sure to get your adrenaline going.

Our 2019 Race Schedule starts May 25 - 26 with a Test & Tune, June 2 — Season Opener, June 23 — Race Day, July 14 — Race Day, August 17 - 18 Invitational, September 7 - 8 Season Finale.

For more information call Garth at 306-783-4397 or visit: http://www.yellowheadspeedway.net/

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View on Restaurants When you travel for holidays you will want to eat.

“When people stop at the tourist information office they regularly ask about what are the good restaurants in the city,” said Tourism Yorkton manager Randy Goulden. “It can start a rather long conversation because we have a lot of good places to dine in the city.”

Goulden said in general tourists are seeking two distinct eating options when looking for a restaurant.

“We have those people who are just passing through, those headed to one of our nearby lakes for the weekend, or onto to another community to visit, and those people want something quick, often something they can eat while on the road,” she said.

That means restaurants which offer take-out are popular.

“When people are travelling they often want a drive through restaurant,” said Goulden, but added in that people can be quite specific too.

“When you are driving a large camper unit, maybe pulling a big boat too, you need lots of room at a drive through, or at least a handy place to park nearby,” she said.

Then there are travellers who want more of a dining experience.

“Food can be such a memorable part of a holiday,” said Goulden. “Anytime you sit down with good friends over a good meal you are likely to creating lasting memories and that is what people want while on their holidays.”

FINE DINING Manos 277 Broadway St. E. (Parkland Mall) 306.786.7555

The finest food quality, with the best possible service at the best possible price.

Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual 35 - 275 Broadway St. E. 306.783.6453 Best steaks in town.

Famous Burgers, Amazing stir-fry’s and delicious seafood.

FAMILY DINING Pizza Hut 1-132 Broadway St. W. 306.786.2330 The menu includes

delicious products for life’s favorite moments.

Boston Pizza 226 Broadway St. E. 306.786.4444

Pizza, Pasta, Ribs and more!

Little Caesars Pizza 20 Broadway St. E. 306.782.0100

We only use our finest ingredients. Our dough is made fresh each day and our cheese is fresh shredded - never frozen.

Tifon’s Pizza 290 Broadway St. W. 306.782-7000

Our tasty meals are a welcome and convenient break in a busy day.

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People are looking for several things when it comes to fine dining.

The first thing is good food, but it does go farther than that, said Goulden.

“People want something different, and people want a nice atmosphere in the restaurant, someplace that is relaxing, and welcoming so you enjoy the experience for more than the food.”

There are also a growing segment of the population that seeks out restaurants which cater to specific dietary requirements.

“People are certainly health conscious these days, and very aware of what their bodies need in terms of food,” said Goulden.

“We get people who ask about restaurants that list ingredients because they may have a severe allergy to something like nuts.

“In other cases people seek gluten free foods, or want vegetarian meals.”

Goulden said because of the diverse needs of travellers, Yorkton is fortunate to be large enough to have a diverse restaurant industry.

“We have something that should suit everyone,” said Goulden, adding they are always happy to answer specific question when tourists stop in.

pizza pie!”

CASUAL DINING McDonald’s 240 Hamilton Road 306.783.4417 94 Broadway St. W. 306.783.5600

200 seat restaurant with a playroom for children.

A&W 365 Broadway St. W. 306.783.5116 or 39-275 Broadway St. E. 306.783.5119 Home of the burger family and chubby chicken

Wendy’s Restaurant 160 Broadway St. E. 306.783.0100

Quality is what drives us every single day.

Wok Box Unit 1 - 150 Broadway St. E. 306.783.3388

With its open dining experience, customers can see their meal being prepared. A one-of a kind dining destination that caters to every palate.

HOMESTYLE Legends Restaurant (Painted Hand Casino) 510 Broadway St. W. 306.786.6777

Offering items from bannock and bison to salads and steak sandwiches, there is something for everyone here.

Soup N’ Such

277 Broadway St. E. (Parkland Mall) 306.783.8211

For a meal, snack or just a coffee break. Menu includes homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and many desserts.

West Broadway Grill 328 Broadway St. W. 306.782.2422

Great choice for family breakfast or lunch. Open 6 am to 2 pm daily.

COFFEE & DESSERT Scoops 37 Broadway St. W. 306.782.0263 Sit out at Yorkton’s only open-air café. Enjoy smoothies, ice cream and Yorkton’s best coffee.

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Painted Hand Casino The Painted Hand Casino (PHC) is more than blackjack and gaming machines.

The Casino is also one of the City’s premier entertainment night spots.

With a large room now dedicated to hosting entertainment and other events, the PHC hosts top local, provincial and national performers.

So if you are in Yorkton, and looking for something fun to do one evening, check out the PHC’s outstanding summer line-up of entertainment.

Painted Hand Casino entertainment events 2019 april 27 — thunder From down Under. Event Centre. *Sold Out

may 31st — Phil and dallas Boyer. Fire Pit LoungeRestaurant. Free Event.

June 1st — Pow Wow weekend. Event centre. Band: Roulette Band. Free Event.

June 17 — april Wine. Event Centre. Ticketed Event.

June 21 — the outlaws. Event Centre. Free Event. **Plus Fireworks at Gallagher In-Field. Free for all ages.

July 20th — the Bromantics. Event Centre. Free Event.

July 26 & 27 Weekend. Friday DJ. Event centre. Free Event.

July 27th saturday. Ticketed concert. Band: TBD. aug 17 — iKons: Kiss experience. Event Centre. Free Event.

Painted Hand Casino - Strongman Competition Have you ever wanted to watch someone up close as they pull a truck with their bare hands?

Or, as they race to flip a tractor tire down a course?

Well this summer you can be at the Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton, Aug. 17, where they will be hosting a strongman competition.

“A lot of people are aware of strongman competitions,” said Alicia Simoneau one of the lead organizers of the event. Now people will be able to see it up close and in person, she added.

“It’s something new for Yorkton.”

In fact, provincially this will be a unique undertaking.

“This will be a bigger show than anything else in Saskatchewan,” she said.

Simoneau said the event, to be held in the casino parking lot, should be a real crowd pleaser.

“It’s an event for all ages who just want to come and watch,” she said.

For those who are not familiar with strongman, competitors, both male and female, compete in a series of events which focus on one thing, raw, brute strength.

The athletes prove their prowess in a series of events including pulling a truck via a rope, the tire flip, log press, dead lift, farmer walk and Conan’s wheel.

The Conan’s wheel is one of the ‘for distance’ events in Strongman.

“The implement is a long bar that sticks out from a pivot

point with a weight that is loaded somewhere between the pivot and the athlete. The athlete then lifts the bar by placing it on the forearms or in the crook of the elbows.

From this position, the athlete pivots the implement around in a circle for time or distance and measured in either degrees or distance. This event comes in many names but is best known as the Conan’s Wheel. This is due to the similarities to the Wheel of Pain from the film Conan the Barbarian,” details www.startingstrongman.com By contrast the farmer’s walk is one of the simplest disciplines as competitors, just pick up some heavy weights and walk as far as they can, explained Simoneau.

The Yorkton event is being divided into two categories.

The first will focus on professional strongman athletes, said Simoneau.

“It will be an invitational event,” she said, explaining organizers will be inviting a select group of strongman athletes from across Canada to ensure a good event for those watching.

Then there will be a novice side to things providing an opportunity for local area and regional participation, although the number of spots will also be limited. With that in mind Simoneau said the Pumphouse in Yorkton will hold some introductory events leading up to the Painted Hand Casino Strongman where local athletes can get a feel for the competition.

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The Western Development Museum has been part of the Saskatchewan landscape since 1949. Throughout the province there are four unique WDM locations, each with a collection of artifacts and stories. The WDM Yorkton was established in 1951 to focus on the history of people and immigration to the province. Located on Highway 16A West, visitors to the WDM Yorkton can step inside an authentic settler’s home, watch a show in the Saskatchewan theatre, and let the kids play in Time Square. The 1900s toy and game collection is a must see along with the “Lost Love Reunited” life-sized figures carved by Victor Humeniuk.

Featured outdoors is an extensive line up of steam traction engines, gas tractors, plows and harvesting equipment all of which were instrumental in developing the province as a major grains producer. The WDM hosts a number of events throughout the summer, including the annual Canada Day celebrations in Yorkton on July 1. Other special events you will not want to miss include: April 2019 Until August 10 – “Our Collective Threads” exhibit April 25 – Spring’s Awakening Day Camp (pre-registration required) May 2019 May 5 – “Mommy & Me” Cookies and Tea May 19 – Discovery Box Family Programming June 2019 June 2 – Movies at the Museum June 9 – “Daddy & I” Coffee and Pie June 23 – Movies at the Museum July 2019 July 1 – Canada Day Picnic July 7 – Movies at the Museum July 10 – Museum Day July 14 – Movies at the Museum July 21 – Discovery Box Family Programming August 2019 August 3 & 4 – 64th Threshermen’s Show & Seniors’ Festival August 13-15 – Blast from the Past Camp (pre-registration required) August 18 – Discovery Box Family Programming

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Deer Park Golf Course

Situated on the west of Yorkton on Highway #52 and on rolling, heavily wooded terrain is a beautiful setting any golfer can enjoy. Deer Park is one of Saskatchewan’s top ranked 18 hole championship golf courses with water, sand and multiple tee areas that complement the already challenging terrain. Deer Park must be played to be truly appreciated.

Deer Park is owned by the residents and taxpayers (the owners) of the municipality with the primary purpose to: •Provide recreational opportunities to improve the quality of life for people in the community; •Provide opportunities for tourism; and •Attract industry and business to locate in the community.

In 2019, the course will see some construction occur throughout the season. Work will continue on the new hole #8 as well as the new #7 green with irrigation and drainage work also planned.

Darcy McLeod, Director Community Development, Parks & Recreation said the work on #8 was started last year, and will continue with the installation of irrigation lines and grass seeding this year.

“We’re expecting to be playing it in 2020,” he said, adding the work will help prevent the green from flooding as it has in the past since it is now a raised area.

In addition to the work on #8 being undertaken by the City, McLeod said the mens’ club at Deer Park in finding a new green on #7, with work again being finished through the year, with an expected opening in 2020.

While work will be taking place, McLeod said he expects little disruption for golfers in 2019 beyond seeing equipment at work, and normal maintenance, The success of a golf course is dependent on a number of factors including weather, course condition, service and cost. The area’s market has the most significant impact on the success of the golf course. This includes: •The community’s ability/willingness to pay; •Other competing entertainment options; •The number and condition of courses in the area; and •Maintaining affordability vs. recovering appropriate level of costs.

In terms of cost “the pricing for golf at Deer Park Municipal Golf Course is aimed to be in the mid-range of other similar golf courses in the province,” explained Darcy McLeod, Director Community Development, Parks & Recreation with the City.

Available to help you enjoy your golf experience are: • Full service driving range • Rental equipment • Electric power carts • Fully stocked pro shop • CPGA Professionals The course also offers lounge, concession and beverage cart services for the golfing public.

The fees for 2019 include; •Adult 9-Hole $27.50 •Adult 18-Hole (6 a.m. - 12:59 p.m.) $44.00 •Adult 18-Hole (1 p.m. - 3:59 p.m.) $39.00 •Twilight (4 p.m. - Dusk) $27.50 •Junior 9-Hole $8.00 •Junior 18-Hole $10.00 And then there is The Owl’s Nest, a family run restaurant looking to provide excellent food with a great atmosphere.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information on the Owl’s Nest telephone: 306786-1713 For more information on the Golf course: Phone: 306-7861711, email us at info@golfdeerpark.com or our website site http://www.golfdeerpark.com/

Cherrydale Golf Course Cherrydale Golf Course is located minutes East of Yorkton off Highway 10.

This par three course (an executive par three) offers three tee boxes per green, as well as a driving range, and is open May to September.

A unique old farmhouse complete with coffee and pro shop acts as the clubhouse.

Club rental is available.

The clubhouse also features ‘Art in the Country’ a summer-long exhibition of the works of local artists.

Call 306-786-6877 for more information.

York Lake Golf Course York Lake will soon be the community’s first 12 Hole golf course, with three new holes opening this season.

Just a short drive from Yorkton, the York Lake Golf & Country Club is located southwest of the city on Highway 10 across from the weigh scales. It offers a driving range, practice green and a pro shop with club, pull cart and power cart rentals. The clubhouse features an outdoor deck along with a spacious licensed dining room that seats up to 80.

York Lake serves Breakfast and Lunch daily and offers an excellent dinner menu for your tournament, staff party or other special occasion. Everyone is welcome to join in on Men’s and Ladies Nights and Senior mornings. The club believes in customer service and satisfaction.

In addition, York Lake Golf & Country club Footgolf Course is the first in Saskatchewan. This sport is great for anyone who wants to get active and enjoy the fresh air and does not require any specialized sporting equipment. It is played with a standard size 5 soccer ball and you can bring your own, or rent one from the clubhouse. (Full shoes or running shoes are recommended)

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Yorkton Parks For residents and tourists alike, Yorkton offers a number of parks with play structures to help keep children active and happy.

The park system includes a new play structure installed at Ukrainian Pioneer Park, on First Avenue North recently.

“A new spray park with several components was installed in the fall of 2018,” explained Taylor Morrison, Recreation Services Manager, with the City of Yorkton.

The park includes geysers, spinners, high features, low features and makes the new spray park accessible and enjoyable by everyone.

“Final landscaping work, including grass seeding and installation of picnic pads will be completed in the spring of 2019,” said Morrison, adding, “an outdoor rink, complete with rink boards, protective fencing, basketball nets and lighting is scheduled for construction in 2019.”

There is also a new play structure being planned for the city. “A new playground is being installed in the SouthCentral part of Yorkton,” said Morrison. “The final location is yet to be determined, but the playground will be installed around the Water Tower/Rodney Ridge area.

“Construction is planned for the summer of 2019, with the anticipation that it will be open by late summer, pending weather conditions and contractor availability.”

The City will be seeking input on the type of equipment that is desired, although standard items (slides, swings, climbers, etc.) will all be considered.

The new park area is part of an overall plan for the city that includes a wheelchair accessible play structure at Weinmaster Park (just off Morrison Drive, in northeast

York Lake Regional Park York Lake Regional Park is located four kms South of Yorkton, featuring a setting of serene lakeside atmosphere with a campground offering 30 sites with water, barbecues, and tables at each site.

A full concession, shower rooms, and a large playground are for the use of picnickers and campers alike. A sewer dump station, horseshoe pits, 18-hole grass golf course, four slo-pitch ball diamonds, lake boat launch, and private picnic sites are all on the grounds.

For those who like to get back to nature, the park features a 2.5 km walking or biking nature trail. To reserve a campsite call 782-7080 year round.

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A universally accessible playground is a play environment created to be wheelchair accessible throughout the entire structure and surrounding play area with more challenging paths of travel or activities along or beside the wheelchair accessible routes.

The accessible play structures also allow parents and caregivers to be nearby and play with their children.

Morrison said the installation of a new structure in the Rodney Ridge area will fill-in an area of need “The addition of a play structure in this area will further complement the neighbourhood parks across the city,” he said. “Installing this playground will provide a new play space for residents in this area, without forcing them to travel to other parts of the city to enjoy play equipment.

“There are no immediate plans for additional playground construction, but work will continue to add picnic areas, benches/rest areas, and more pathways throughout the city.”

Overall, there are more than 35 parks and greenspaces in Yorkton. “If we include sports fields (ball diamonds and soccer pitches), and buffer/pathway areas, this number jumps to over 75 individual areas, totalling more than 500 acres,” said Morrison.

“There are seven current playgrounds (the South-Central playground will make eight), one dog park, one skate park, three natural areas, one disc golf course, eight tennis courts, five outdoor basketball nets, three spray parks, nine ball diamonds, four soccer pitches, and over 10 kilometers of pathways, including paved, gravel, and grass pathways.”

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City of Yorkton Campground The City of Yorkton Campground just off Highway 16A, within the City of Yorkton Recreation Area is open now for the season and closes October 1. Campers have a choice of 51 electrical sites, private services sites and tent sites, each with barbecues, picnic tables, wood and fresh drinking water. For complete details call the campground at 786-1757.

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Motocross Racing

Few sport events are any more thrilling than motocross.

In Yorkton that means a trip to the Millstone Park Raceway which has been operated by the Yorkton Motorcycle Club for the past 22 years. Named the 2008 Motocross Track of the Year, the raceway is located two km north of Yorkton on the #9 Highway next to Millstone Park, the original site of Yorkton. The track is open daily to club members to sharpen racing and off-road handling skills. Daily and yearly riding passes are available for non-members Monday to Saturday at Schrader Motors during normal business hours. Parental accompaniment is required for riders under 18 years of age. A kiddies’ or beginner track is available for beginning riders. As well, the club offers a riding school for novice riders, dates to be announced. “One of the very unique things about motocross is that racers of all ages, genders and abilities compete on the same day on the same track,” said local sport spokesperson Rick Bradshaw. “Although there are a number of different classes to group riders by ability and ages, there are very few if any sports where an entire family compete on the same day. New spectators are often surprised by the ability of a rider only to discover they are a 12-year-old girl then watch as two 50-year-old men bang bars and battle back and forth with the stamina of men half their ages. Watching a couple of the top professional racers in the

country battle for a win then congratulate each other after 20-minutes of competition shows the sportsmanship that motocross racers have.”

And fans will love the track too to enjoy the high-flying action, spinning rubber and flying dirt associated with the sport. “Yorkton’s Millstone Raceway facility is great for spectator access as they can walk around the fenced inside of over half of the race track and see the action from a variety of viewpoints,” said Bradshaw. “With the area being located next to the highway access is great. Plus, the club always does one of the best race preparation jobs in the province so the track is well watered and groomed for awesome race action.”

“Motocross is a very exciting sport. The start of a race can have up to 40 racers on the line together heading in the first turn. New spectators love the high jumps and bumps.

All enthusiasts enjoy the close racing action and many come to realize the great skill it takes to make a lap let alone multiple laps at racing speed. This year the track will host a CMRC Provincial Championship race Sunday, September 8th. For more information about the track or the motocross race call Rick Bradshaw at 621-4341, or Rick Dawson at 6211426.

Yorkton Exhibition Association YEA Summer Fair — July 3rd to the 6th •Gates open at 8 a.m. each day •Midway and exhibits open at noon each day •Wednesday •Seniors Tea - 2 p.m. - National Bank Financial Convention Centre •Entertainment by Magical Makayla •Seniors - $5 until 4 p.m.

•HEROES – FREE – (New this year) – Canadian Forces and First Responders Appreciation – Admitted Free all day ThurSdAY •Coop Kiddies Day •Kiddies Parade starts at firehall FridAY Kinsmen Family Day SATurdAY •Painted Hand Casino Parade Day •Parade 11 a.m.

•Family Entertainment •Petting Zoo •Joey the Clown

•Lazer Tag and Inflatables •Blacksmith Demonstrations •Global FMX •SK Reptile Show •Extreme Dogs •Beer Gardens Mechanical Bull FridAY & SATurdAY •Chuckwagons and Chariots Wednesday, Thursday, Friday •CCA MRCA Outdoor Rodeo Thursday night 7 p.m.

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Disc Golf Disc golf has become a popular sport and recreation around the world, and interest locally is expanding rapidly with Yorkton the hub of the activity regionally.

In Yorkton, Patrick Park Disc Golf Course is the venue to experience the sport, located off King Street.

Opened in June 2011, the nine basket course has proved a challenge for experienced disc golfers with trees to manoeuvre through from almost every tee box, and yet forgiving for beginners since the course does not have hazards where discs can be lost.

The original nine at Patrick Park is a par-27 and covers 2379-feet.

The experience was expanded in 2015, through an initiative spear-headed by local players, and supported by the City, to install a set of nine alternate tee boxes, which afford players an opportunity to play a ‘back-nine’ with new approaches to the existing baskets.

The ‘back-nine’ is a par-33 and extends the course by 3037feet, by utilizing some new disc golf features, in particular several mandatories, specific features a player’s disc must pass around in a particular direction — left-or-right of the marked feature.

To promote the growth of the sport players are encouraged to come out Tuesday evenings from May through until September. It is a night for players of all skill levels, with more experience players more than happy to help beginners get a feel for the sport.

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annual tournament will be held Sunday, Aug. 25.

To further promote the sport not only locally, but regionally, disc golf supporters met in Yorkton in late 2015, to lay the framework to create the PADG. The PADG has a very simple Mission Statement: To promote the sport and recreational benefits of disc golf across the Parkland Region.

That said the new Association does represent a growing number of courses — all within an easy 125 km radius drive of Yorkton.

As the snow melted in the spring of 2015 there were only three courses is that area, Benito, MB, Kemoca Regional Park at Montmartre and Patrick Park in the city.

There are currently more than 20 courses in the PADG, with new courses being discussed for 2019, including Churchbridge just down Highway #16.

To help promote disc golf and the growing number of courses the PADG created its tournament series.

“These events are going to be very beginner player friendly, but participants will earn points toward year-end recognition,” said PADG tournament chair Trevor Lyons.

For more information on tournaments email padg. yorkton@gmail.com And, more events will be announced as the season continues.

To stay connected with disc golf head to Facebook, search Disc Golf Courses of the Parkland and join other enthusiasts, or at http://dulok44.wixsite.com/parklanddiscgolf

Skateboard Park If you packed a skateboard for the holidays then you will want to check out the great skateboard park in the heart of the city.

Yorkton boasts one of the premier outdoor skateboard parks in the province. It is an ideal place to show off skills in a sport with a growing base and increased recognition of what it takes to be great at the activity.

The park right off Broadway Street in the city is part of a larger Brodie Avenue Redevelopment, which includes a paved walking path, which connects with Patrick Park Disc Golf Course.

The park is concrete and includes a range of jump elements which are sure to be both a challenge and a thrill for users, and one the snow melts each spring becomes a very busy recreational facility in Yorkton Skaters planning a holiday in the city, or just passing through, will want to make sure to check it out.

The park was a community effort becoming a reality after the project received a $150,000 investment prize from Aviva Community Fund Contest toward a new facility. In addition to the Aviva dollars the City of Yorkton matched the win.

Threshermen’s Show If you have never felt the power of a steam traction engine, listened to a calliope, or eaten fresh baked bread from a clay oven, the Threshermen’s Show and Senior’s Festival is for you.

On August 3 & 4, at the Western Development Museum grounds, visitors will be treated to a glimpse of Saskatchewan’s agricultural heritage.

Highlights include: plowing, threshing, blacksmithing, saw-milling, grain grinding, an antique car and tractor show, hobby & handicraft sale, entertainment and much more!

For further information, call 783-8361 or visit www.wdm.ca

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Rhythm ‘n Ribs 2019 Rhythm ‘n Ribs is back this summer for its third year with a new sponsor and expanded entertainment and food options.

This year it will be Mosaic presents Rhythm ‘n Ribs, which puts a major sponsor into the mix for the Health Foundation fundraiser. And people will be able to enjoy the entertainment more, and longer.

“We are bringing in a bigger stage, with more lights, so there can be more of a light show, and bigger sound,” said Foundation executive director Ross Fisher. And, “there will be three more hours of music — one-and-half hours more on each of Saturday and Sunday.”

Those loving to backyard barbecue will also want to be at this summer’s event to pick up some pointers.

“Saturday and Sunday afternoons will feature cooking classes: how to smoke/BBQ, what are the different types of smokers and what are their strengths,” said Fisher.

Cooking classes will be taught by Rob Reinhart, Prairie Smoke and Spice BBQ vendor, and two other instructors who will be announced closer to the event.

Of course great food remains an integral part of the event, and this year there will be one added vendor of note.

“There will be a perogie vendor,” said Fisher.

Last year we had 15,000 people through the gates and this year we are expecting 20,000.

When: July 26, 27, and 28 Where: City of Yorkton Exhibition Grounds

Hours: Friday 4:30 to 11:00, Saturday 11:30 to 11:00, Sunday 11:30 to 8:00.

What stays the same: •We are bringing in five Championship BBQ vendor teams that attend Ribfests all over Canada and the USA. That same great BBQ that people loved last year will be back; bigger and better than ever.

•There will still be 25 hours of live music through the weekend. Local bands are welcome to apply. Application forms are on the website; rhythmandribsyorkton.ca •No admission fee — free to enter and listen to the music.

What is Improved: •Extended the hours to 11:00 p.m.

•More Bands: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. will feature bands.

•More food Vendors: we are adding complimentary foods: Mexican food, salads, french fries, poutine, ice cream and desserts.

•The Beer Gardens will be open longer.

•Bigger better stage for better entertainment.

•There will be a three day Demo for ATV’s, Side by sides and other fun toys.

•Sunday will be Family Day: featuring bouncers and slides, mini golf, laser tag.

•Saturday will feature a Motorcycle run and poker derby, ending at Rhythm and Ribs at 5:00.

•There will be a lemonade, popcorn and other refreshments.

Logan Green Fish Pond Want a leisurely time tossing a few hooks in the hopes of enticing a trout to take a bite, then head over to the Logan Green Fish Pond in Yorkton.

The area has been developed as a fish pond, in cooperation with the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation as it fits with the organization’s mandate “to create new fisheries in urban areas.”

The initial step was to determine the feasibility of stocking the pond and man-made steam work undertaken by the Fisheries Project Coordinator of the SWF. Once it was determined that fish would likely be viable they had to develop suitable habitat.

The habitat development included riffles in the stream, areas of stone which create pool areas, and help aerate water as it passes over the riffle area.

That work was started earlier in 2012, and algae and insects in the water, which biologically speaking is a positive sign, began to appear quickly.

There was also vegetation started along the water way to create a complete habitat.

The City of Yorkton along with Yorkton and Saskatchewan Wildlife Federations, and the Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association stocked the pond in the spring of 2014. Rainbow Trout were the fish of choice.

The fish grew well over the first summer, and were being caught off flies by fall, and they over-wintered meaning bigger fish lurk in the pond now.

The pond is catch and release, with signage on-site detailing specific rules.

The project is having benefits beyond local fishing, with the potential to develop educational programs for the public, but particularly for students.

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