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SGI: Be prepared for storm season

So far this year, big rains have not hit the Yorkton area, but with thunderstorm season upon us SGI is warning homeowners to protect their properties from sewer backup, a perennial problem in Saskatchewan.

Jun 30, 2015 3:50 PM Read more >

History Corner

April 20, 1534 –Jacques Cartier, Explorer/Mariner set sail from St. Malo, Bretagne, France with 2 ships and 61 men. He was commissioned by King Francis to go explore the east coast of the new world looking for a passage to the Orient.

Jun 30, 2015 3:38 PM Read more >

Honda enters hot crossover market

The hot, subcompact crossover segment has a new sporty entry that is sure to start turning heads now that it has arrived in Yorkton.

Jun 30, 2015 3:31 PM Read more >

Abilities Council takes over Drop-in Centre

By Devin Wilger N-R Writer There are changes coming for the Mental Health Drop-in Centre. Come July 1, the Saskatchewan Abilities Council will now be operating the centre.

Jun 30, 2015 3:24 PM Read more >

Annual work zone campaign launched in Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan’s annual work zone safety advertising campaign is underway. Radio, print and billboard advertisements will increase awareness and promote safe driving behaviour in work zones this summer and fall.

Jun 30, 2015 3:19 PM Read more >

Rick Bilous names snowmobiler of the year

By Devin Wilger N-R Writer The Canadian Counsil of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) has recognized one of Yorkton’s own. Rick Bilous was awarded the CCSO Excellence Award for Outstanding Snowmobiler.

Jun 30, 2015 3:17 PM Read more >

Sophomore disk for Grid Pickers

The Grid Pickers are back with a new CD release; ‘Cheap Kazoos & Bad Tattoos’. The Grid Pickers are the husband and wife duo of Mike and Rachel McKerracher who are currently rooted in Buchanan.

Jun 30, 2015 12:59 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan increases funding to the Literacy Fund

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $239,000 in funding will be given to the Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN) to support the Saskatchewan Community Literacy Fund as well as adult and family literacy programs throughout the province.

Jun 30, 2015 12:56 PM Read more >

Residents alerted of Hepatitus A concern

Given the volume of travel between Alberta and Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan public health officials are informing the public about a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a food handler who worked at an Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar in Strathmore, Alber

Jun 30, 2015 12:48 PM Read more >

School divisions receive funding

As part of the Canada-Saskatchewan Agreement on Minority Language Education and Second Official Language Instruction, the province awarded more than $65,000 in complementary grant funding to three school divisions in Saskatchewan in support of French

Jun 30, 2015 12:44 PM Read more >