Photo Gallery on Yorkton This Week

The Spring Arts Night, featuring the Yorkton Regional High School bands, concert choir and solo performances was held on Apr. 12 at the Anne Portnuff Theatre. Among those performing were ukulele and song by Abby Fichtner and Katelyn Smuk, Megan Kirby on flute, a rendition of Hallelujah by Breanna Rodgers, Ethan Kameniecki performing a piano solo, and the choir doing Lead Me Home in memory of the Humboldt Broncos.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Spring Arts Night, featuring the Yorkton Regional High School bands, concert choir and solo performances was held on Apr. 12 at the Anne Portnuff Theatre. Among those performing were ukulele and song by Abby Fichtner and Katelyn Smuk, Megan Kirby on flute, a rendition of Hallelujah by Breanna Rodgers, Ethan Kameniecki performing a piano solo, and the choir doing Lead Me Home in memory of the Humboldt Broncos.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

A 2009 Parkland Destroyers player takes a shot at the 2009 Parkland Jr. Maulers during a Friday game. The two teams, along with the 2009 Wheatland Wild, competed in the first annual Richardson Pioneer Parkland AAA Challenge Cup at the Gallagher Centre on Apr. 6-8.

Photo by Sean Mott

Three teams competed in the first annual Richardson Pioneer Parkland AAA Challenge Cup at the Gallagher Centre on Apr. 6-8.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser was held at the Yorkton Bowl Arena over the weekend. The annual event raised just over $25,400, which was earmarked for Yorkton and area mentoring programs.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser was held at the Yorkton Bowl Arena over the weekend. The annual event raised just over $25,400, which was earmarked for Yorkton and area mentoring programs.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Canada 150 Fall Fundraising Concert raised $2,000, for the Yorkton Regional High School Anne Portnuff Theatre seats. Participants in the concert event included the Yorkton Community Adult Band and Community Choir, Yorkton Regional High School concert bands and choir, Diamond Willow aboriginal singers and First Nation powwow dancers, 2831 – 64th Field Battery Royal Canadian Army Cadets, #17 Yorkton Squadron Cadets, Yorkton Navy League #103 Margaree Cadets, Troyanda Ukrainian Dancer Ensemble and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In photo back row: Laurene Jemieff – Community Choir Director, Larry Pearen – Community Band Director and Kelsey Kuz – YRHS Music Director. Front row: Bryant Jones, Tye Sulatyski, Courtney Carroll, Sydney Morrison, Trystin Sulatyski, Megan Kirby and Matthew Larson.

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The Cab Clothing Athletes of the Month for March at Sacred Heart High School are Alexis Popowich and Cordell Struble (missing from photo). They were awarded for their contributions to the curling team. Here, Aaron Kienle presents the award to Popowich.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church held a quilts and handicrafts sale, along with strawberry shortcake, tea, and coffee, on Apr. 14 in Yorkton. Proceeds were designated to Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

Apr. 10 was a big day for Yorkton Retired Senior Crib and Pool Players member Harvey Wegner. Sitting at the cribbage table, he found himself with three fives and the jack of spades, and then saw the five of spades turn up to give him a perfect crib hand of 29. A check of the Internet suggested the odds of getting a perfect 29 hand in a two-player game are one in 216,580. The odds of getting a perfect 29 hand in a three- or-four player game are one in 649,740.

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Sliding Hills Charolais of Canora held its 12th annual bull sale on Apr. 12 at their farm. The bulls went under the gavel of auctioneer Michael Fleury. TH HD 14Y’ which sold for $11,750, selling to Martens Cattle Co./Glenbush & Bricney Stock Farm of Maidstone, SK. being the high seller. Circle Cee Charolais of Lamont, AB., also paid $10,500 for ‘SHSH Rave 24E’. Overall 23 bulls grossed $123,700 for an average of $5380.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

Sliding Hills Charolais of Canora held its 12th annual bull sale on Apr. 12 at their farm. The bulls went under the gavel of auctioneer Michael Fleury. TH HD 14Y’ which sold for $11,750, selling to Martens Cattle Co./Glenbush & Bricney Stock Farm of Maidstone, SK. being the high seller. Circle Cee Charolais of Lamont, AB., also paid $10,500 for ‘SHSH Rave 24E’. Overall 23 bulls grossed $123,700 for an average of $5380.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The 12th annual Blue Collar Bull Sale was held on Apr. 14 at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton with bulls from Northern View Angus at Neudorf, SK, Parkwood Farm at Yorkton and Swan Hills Ranch at Swan River, MB, going under the gavel of auctioneer Clayton Hawryluk. The high seller was ‘Swan Hills Easy Decision 77E’ from Swan Hills Ranch. It sold to Shawn and Patty Smith, Rocking S Ranch for $13,250. The high seller from Parkwood Farms was ‘Parkwood South Dakota 20E’ which sold to K5 River Ranch, Canora, SK for $8500. ‘Northern View Grand Slam 103E’ was high seller at $7750, from Northern View Angus. It sold to Calvin Powell, Youngstown, AB. The sale average was $5024 with bulls sold from Alberta to Quebec with continued support from the Yorkton and surrounding area.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The 12th annual Blue Collar Bull Sale was held on Apr. 14 at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton with bulls from Northern View Angus at Neudorf, SK, Parkwood Farm at Yorkton and Swan Hills Ranch at Swan River, MB, going under the gavel of auctioneer Clayton Hawryluk. The high seller was ‘Swan Hills Easy Decision 77E’ from Swan Hills Ranch. It sold to Shawn and Patty Smith, Rocking S Ranch for $13,250. The high seller from Parkwood Farms was ‘Parkwood South Dakota 20E’ which sold to K5 River Ranch, Canora, SK for $8500. ‘Northern View Grand Slam 103E’ was high seller at $7750, from Northern View Angus. It sold to Calvin Powell, Youngstown, AB. The sale average was $5024 with bulls sold from Alberta to Quebec with continued support from the Yorkton and surrounding area.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

If there’s one thing Austin Riley has always been passionate about, it’s racing. He now tours the world with his father Jason (pictured) who tells his story of being diagnosed with autism, going from troubled youth to talented racing driver who also teaches people about what it’s like to live with autism. He was at Yorkdale School on Apr. 13.

Photo by Devin Wilger

If there’s one thing Austin Riley (pictured) has always been passionate about, it’s racing. He now tours the world with his father Jason who tells his story of being diagnosed with autism, going from troubled youth to talented racing driver who also teaches people about what it’s like to live with autism. He was at Yorkdale School on Apr. 13.

Photo by Devin Wilger

The Missing Mekayla Bali's Second Anniversary Vigil was held in the parking lot of Sacred Heart High School on Apr. 12. The event made time for songs, readings, and prayers in support of efforts to find Bali and bring her home to her family.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Missing Mekayla Bali's Second Anniversary Vigil was held in the parking lot of Sacred Heart High School on Apr. 12. The event made time for songs, readings, and prayers in support of efforts to find Bali and bring her home to her family.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels

The Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo has become one of the premier events of its kind in Western Canada, and the seventh annual edition held this weekend at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton certainly continued that tradition. The two-day show saw vendors and displays from across North America highlighting the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure attracting thousands of patrons to take in the event.

Photo by Calvin Daniels