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A Yorkton man serving time for trafficking marijuana and who will face another trafficking trial in May was back before the Court Monday on new charges of breaching an undertaking.

It is a time-honoured journalistic tradition at this time of year to look back on the year that was. The following stories were the biggest news of 2015 as judged by the editorial staff of Yorkton This Week. 5. Major Mosaic expansion A $1.

An upcoming issue in Inside Fitness Magazine will have a familiar face for those into fitness in Yorkton. Alicia Simoneau will be featured in a photo shoot in the publication.

Two unidentified women beside Maple Leaf Dairy Sleigh. Circa 1940s, Yorkton. We would welcome any historical facts about the Maple Leaf Dairy business. Dawn Palka Fonds, City of Yorkton Archives

Visitation to provincial parks set a new record in 2015 with nearly 3.9 million visits, while the Government of Saskatchewan fulfilled its commitment of investing an additional $10 million over four years into the provincial park system.

Losing weight is typically the most common New Year’s resolution. Getting fit also almost always makes the Top 5. As the New Year begins, the City of Yorkton is trying to help out in those regards. January has been designated Active Living Month.

Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer®, which reveals optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan ended the year on a stronger note, with an index of 56.

The past year has been a busy one for the Sunrise Health Region. Region president and CEO Suann Laurent prepared a wide ranging report on activities; selected highlights are included here with permission.

The Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club offers both classic and skate ski packages for rent to it’s members ranging from youth to adult sizes.

Starting New Year’s Day, amendments to essential service legislation (Part VII of The Saskatchewan Employment Act) will take effect. Key changes to the legislation include: Removing the definition of “essential services”.