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Grand Opening at a new retirement community

Grand Opening at a new retirement community

A new retirement community has opened in Yorkton, and they took the chance to show off what they can offer residents and the community as whole.
An old soul fed through needle and thread

An old soul fed through needle and thread

Many of us are familiar with the intricate art of quilting. Most of us have a favourite quilt at home we use to stay cozy throughout the biting cold of winter. Only some however, are skilled in actually making these pieces of comfort.
Options for volunteering abound

Options for volunteering abound

What is volunteering? Volunteering is the time you give to strengthen your community and improve others’ quality of life as well as your own.
Interesting ways to enjoy travel

Interesting ways to enjoy travel

Research indicates that traveling is at the top of the list of interests motivating today’s men and women over the age of 50. Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling.
Be aware of frauds and scams

Be aware of frauds and scams

What every older Canadian should know about: Fraud and scams Fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. Though people of all ages can be victims of fraud, older people get targeted more than others.
Five ways to honour your grandparents

Five ways to honour your grandparents

Grandparents hold a special place in the hearts of people all over the world.
Local events for breastfeeding week

Local events for breastfeeding week

Activities are planned in Sunrise Health Region to celebrate and promote World Breastfeeding Week (October 1-7, 2016).
Government House invites public to celebrate 125th anniversary

Government House invites public to celebrate 125th anniversary

Government House in Regina will be celebrating its 125th anniversary on September 17 with a grand “At Home” public event resembling one of the open door receptions hosted at Government House during its early years.
History Corner - Threshing wheat on Bull Brothers farm near Yorkton in 1915

History Corner - Threshing wheat on Bull Brothers farm near Yorkton in 1915

Francis William Bull is sitting in the car beside the steam engine. F.W. Bull set out from Toronto in the spring of 1883. He detrained at Whitewood where there was only a C.P.R. station and a tent store.
Minimum wage increase effective Oct. 1

Minimum wage increase effective Oct. 1

Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase to $10.72 an hour. The change will take effect on October 1, 2016.
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