YORKTON – Fall has arrived and for at least some in the community life slows down a bit from the hectic pace of summer.
So as we take a collective breath it’s a good time to suggest people take in some of the interesting diversions offered in Yorkton.
It is not unusual to hear people suggest there isn’t a great deal to do in the city, but perhaps one just needs to expand their horizons just a bit and try something new – something they might not immediately consider going to, but if they did they might find something new to enjoy.
In that regard there is plenty on the horizon worth a closer look.
We can start with the upcoming events which will be part of Culture Days in the city which will officially be launched Friday.
Each year there are varied events highlighting various aspects of the diverse cultural base we now have in the city. Not only do the planned events provide an evening out – away from the telly and social media – but in many cases they introduce what might well become a new hobby.
Hobbies are a huge thing for many – that refuge of activity away from the bills and the grind of a 9-to-5 job. Something we do for ourselves – that place we find joy. Finding something new in terms of crafting, art or culinary efforts via Culture Days could be a great step heading into late fall and winter when the night comes early and having a diversion is often most desired.
In Yorkton we can’t forget sports either.
Through the years the Yorkton Junior Terriers have been an important part of winter, and their 2025-26 regular season launches this weekend – the home opener at the Westland Insurance Arena goes Saturday. It’s a chance to not only cheer on the local team but to meet friends and enjoy the camaraderie that being a sports fan is all about.
And, the Terriers are not the only team worth checking out. The U18 Maulers are headed to a new season, and one shouldn’t forget high school football – both Yorkton Regional and Sacred Heart High Schools, and soon basketball and beyond that volleyball, the teams all made up of local youth who would greatly appreciate the support.
Mix in shows at the Godfrey Dean and pARTners galleries, efforts by Paper Bag Players on stage, the upcoming Grain Millers Harvest Showdown, Arts Council performances, game nights, cribbage tournaments, weekly curling leagues, pickleball, racquetball, swimming and more, and one can find plenty of reasons to get off the chesterfield and head out for the evening. Just pick something and take a chance, you will likely be glad you did.
