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New party gears up to challenge status quo

New party gears up to challenge status quo

A group of people unsatisfied with the current political situation in Saskatchewan are gearing up try to challenge the status quo.
Six strikes means jail

Six strikes means jail

A 53-year-old Yorkton man has found out the hard way that new drunk driving laws have some teeth. Brien Frederick Boehm pleaded guilty in Yorkton Provincial Court Monday to driving with a blood alcohol content over .08.
Monday Warrants

Monday Warrants

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court november 14, 2016: Kenneth William Henderson Meagan Jasper Crissa Leeale Kisser Christy L McLean Barry Matthew Pelletier Jamie Allen Zajac Anyone with information can ca
New penalties for drunk driving

New penalties for drunk driving

The Saskatchewan government is strengthening efforts against impaired driving through legislation, more tools for law enforcement, and doing more to build awareness.

WCB extended to psych injuries

A change to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 has been introduced which will expand workers’ compensation coverage to workers experiencing psychological injuries.
Entrepreneurship class gains popularity

Entrepreneurship class gains popularity

It appears the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well among Yorkton’s youth. Yorkton Regional High School students filled two full Entrepreneurship classes this semester resulting in four businesses.
Paper Bag Players plan a “Perfect Wedding”

Paper Bag Players plan a “Perfect Wedding”

It’s time for a Perfect Wedding. The Paper Bag Players’ Christmas production is coming together, with the comedy, written by Robin Hawdon, as the centerpiece of their annual dinner theatre.
Yorkton Remembers

Yorkton Remembers

Remembrance Day ceremonies at Gallagher Centre Friday, November 11, 2016.
In Focus - Using film as a tool for education with YFF

In Focus - Using film as a tool for education with YFF

If one speaks to anyone from the Yorkton Film Festival, they will often remind you that it’s more than a weekend in May, that the festival has a large amount of programming spread through the year.
St. Mary’s School receives grant for math program

St. Mary’s School receives grant for math program

What a delightful surprise to receive the Best Buy School Tech Grant. St. Mary’s School, of Yorkton, was provided with a $1500 grant for assistance toward continuing the much loved, and well-received Reflex Math Program.
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