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The CNIB in partnership with WorkSafe Saskatchewan was at Yorkton Regional High School Friday to promote workplace safety and eye-injury prevention.

Juanita Polegi, Executive Director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has announced the results of the recent election for 8 positions on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Returning to the Board are Mike Popowich and Donna Brothwell.

It’s a long way from Canora to Texas, but Nick Olynyk has made the move, albeit not directly. Olynyk is president of Grandpa Gus, a company specializing in vermin control without the use of poisons.

Yorkton Council moved ahead Monday with an amendment to its remuneration for members of Council policy.

A new initiative of the Salvation Army to help collect toys launched Friday at the Parkland Mall in the city. The ‘Kids Helping Kids’ toy drive will be hosted at the mall Nov. 16 to Dec. 16.

The Three Wise Women Trade Show was held at St. Andrew’s United Church in Yorkton Saturday. With the theme ‘Gifts of the Imagination’ the show focused on finely crafted treasures for the holiday season.

This newspaper now has some new leadership. John Bauman has joined Yorkton This Week as publisher. Bauman has been in the newspaper business for 16 years, starting with Sun Media in Clinton, On. He moved from there to Kincardine, On.

Equinox production wraps up this weekend

The Natural Health and Living Tradeshow was a weekend-long trade show running Nov. 9-10 which brought together a wide variety of booths and health solutions and different presentations at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre.

In mid-November, people start planning their Christmas decorations, putting together the trees, the lights and the wreaths.