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During the week of November 17-21, 2014, Parkland College joined educational institutions from across Canada and over 100 other countries in celebrating the 11th annual International Education Week (IEW).

On Nov. 20, Premier Brad Wall witnessed the signing of two new marketing agreements that will see millions of tonnes of Saskatchewan potash shipped to India over the next few years.

The Yorkton municipal RCMP is trying to track down 10 handguns stolen last week from Home Hardware. On Nov. 19, Alex Myrowich, the owner of the hardware store on Broadway Street East, was alerted to a break in by an alarm call at approximately 4 a.m.

The Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) has its Yorkton-Melville candidate for the next federal election.

"Selfie fever" has begun to sully the sacred Islamic pilgrimages to Mecca, according to scholars who complained to Arab News in September.

The Government of Saskatchewan is moving to enhance the province's debt collection law. These amendments will strengthen the present system and improve the seizure and sale of assets.

Yorkton's fire chief presented certificates of heroism and special fire department medallions to two youths November 25 for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle.

The Yorkton Girl Guides Santa's Little Helpers Christmas Shopping Extravaganza was held at Sacred Heart High School in the city Sunday.

Yorkton All That Jazz presented its Christmas Show in the Parkland Room of the Painted Hand Casino in the city last Thursday evening.

The Salvation Army is gearing up for the Christmas season once again. For those who need help to make it through this holiday, hamper applications are now available at the Thrift Store at 20 Betts.