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Health care insurance costs typical Canadian family almost $12,000 per year

A typical Canadian family of four will pay $11,735 for public health care insurance in 2015, finds a new study released last week by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

Motorists need to pay more attention to highway workers and emergency vehicles

On September 9, the Yorkton Rural RCMP detachment issued a statement that motorists need to pay more attention to safety when encountering highway workers and emergency vehicles. Cst.

Historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II marked on September 9

There are few people in the world who are as respected or admired as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On September 9, Her Majesty surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning sovereign in Canada’s modern era.

Auto claims process being streamlined for customers

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is enhancing service for customers through a new program that allows Saskatchewan vehicle owners to have some vehicle damage estimated at accredited auto repair firms.
Second annual Hint of Garlic Festival and Trade Show held

Second annual Hint of Garlic Festival and Trade Show held

Garlic, that wonderful herb that adds great flavour to many savoury dishes and is known for its medicinal properties, was celebrated at Kamsack’s second annual Hint of Garlic Festival and Trade Show on Sunday.

Community groups prepare for winter season with all-events registration

Representatives of nine community groups attended the all-events registration at Broda Sportsplex on September 10. “It was very, very well attended,” said Kev Sumner, Kamsack’s recreation director.
MARKEWICH, William

MARKEWICH, William

MARKEWICH - At the age of 94 years, William Markewich, beloved husband of Anne Markewich of Norquay, SK passed away at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on September 8, 2015.
District schools join Following Their Voices pilot project

District schools join Following Their Voices pilot project

aimed at increasing First Nation student success rate
BEREZOWSKI, Patricia

BEREZOWSKI, Patricia

BEREZOWSKI, Patricia Geraldine Rosalind (nee Andres) April 8, 1934 - September 7, 2015, aged 81 years, was born on her family farm in the MacNutt/Landestreu area on to Jacob Andres and Lydia Andres (nee Baumung).
Norquay horticulture show attracts 13 exhibitors

Norquay horticulture show attracts 13 exhibitors

The Norquay Horticultural Show was held at the Norquay Communiplex on August 12. A total of 13 exhibitors submitted 227 entries for the event which was judged by Karen Leis of Runnymede, a qualified Saskatchewan Horticultural Association judge.