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Saskatchewan is leading the nation in job creation with the fastest rate of employment growth and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada.

The Fairness Express bus made a stop in Yorkton Thursday.

As stories go, Ashley Chapman's is a riveting one. Ashley, president of Chapman's Ice Cream, told the story to local business people at the Chamber of Commerce's annual business dinner October 1.

As summed up by a Vox.com writer: "The absurdity runs deep.

The Thanksgiving long weekend is fast approaching. CAA Saskatchewan reminds all motorists to plan ahead for their long weekend travels to visit family and friends.

A group of Yorkton mothers participate in the Quintessence Nursing Challenge at Parkland Mall October 4 as part of World Breastfeeding Week.

In just one generation, the number of Canadian kids walking to school has fallen from 58 per cent to 28 per cent That trend has inspired Saskatchewan in motion to challenge families to give walking a try during Walk to School Week, October 6-10.

Statistics show fire kills eight people each week in Canada, with residential fires accounting for 73 per cent of fatalities. It is important for Canadians to understand most house fires are preventable.

John Kaplan found his calling early in life. "I got hooked on magic as a kid, always wanted to be a magician," he said.

It is still months from Christmas, but Yorkton Council set the holiday hours for City Hall at its regular meeting Monday.