Yorkton Stories is now part of our new website, www.Yorkton.online. It also includes the Yorkton events calendar and links to websites with much more information about Yorkton.
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SIGN, from a modest beginning in 1969
In 1968 the idea first surfaced of establishing an organization in Yorkton that could assist people in ways that were not possible for individual churches, which were, at that time, the refuge and source of assistance for those facing hardship.
Father Paul St. Pierre of St. Gerard Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Jack Jones of St. Andrew’s United Church, Rev. William Shank of Westview United Church and Rev. Roland Wood of Holy Trinity Anglican Church put their heads together and came up with what was then a novel concept: let’s cooperate among ourselves, and with other organizations and agencies, so we can combine our efforts to look after those in Yorkton who need help.
The result was the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours, which opened its doors on May 1, 1969. Most now know it simply as SIGN.
Everybody's grandma
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Search for Yorkton Stories to find our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts (formerly Google Podcasts), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Cast, Deezer, Listen Notes and Player FM. Our podcasts are published on our website at least once a month and they will generally be available in podcast directories within 24 hours.
Let me tell you about Yorkton
These are stories about people and events in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, which has been on the map since 1882 when a small group of men from Ontario, and originally from Britain, came to the District of Assiniboia, still largely unsettled prairie and aspen woodlands.
There are many stories -- and perhaps some myths and mysteries -- to be explored. We publish a new podcast once a month. All are available on this website, as well as all podcast directories. Simply search for Yorkton Stories.
These podcasts are a labour of love and respect for those who came before us, and who make Yorkton what it is today. As a former newspaper owner and editor, former city councillor, still-active community volunteer and local history buff, I know many of us have stories to tell. If you have one we should know about, get in touch.
And please feel free to tell others about Yorkton Stories -- pass on this website address to those who may be interested, or help us by promoting it on your social media. We are on Facebook and Instagram @YorktonStories.
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