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Heroes honoured

To honour the lives of these Saskatchewan heroes, the Government of Saskatchewan has approved the nominations for six new geographic place names under the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

Drowning awareness week

Activities at the Gallagher Centre Water Park this week are focused on drowning prevention in recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week.

Program extended

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it has established Main Street Saskatchewan as an on-going program.

Beware of PDAP funding limitations

As the recovery and clean up continues in the aftermath of the flood, please be aware that the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) may not cover air quality testing or any other environmental testing.
North West Territories Assembly

North West Territories Assembly

They governed us before we became a Province in 1905. This group pictured in Regina in 1886 consists of members of the North West Territories Legislative Assembly and one page-boy.
Saving books by sharing

Saving books by sharing

The Yorkton Public Library has launched a new program designed to give older books a new home and to promote the sharing of the written word. The program is called 'Take me, Read me, Leave me', explained Chief Librarian Meagan Richards.
Country festival still a fan favourite

Country festival still a fan favourite

Mother Nature may have dealt a torrential downpour on Friday evening, but that didn't dampen the spirits of 14,000 music fans at the sold-out Dauphin's Countryfest. Starting at about 5:30 p.m.

Police focus on ending bush parties

The bush party. For generations, it has been a rite of passage for many teenagers. It has also been a perennial nuisance to police and owners of the land where many of these events take place.
Elks donate toward new bus

Elks donate toward new bus

At the present time there is no resident bus at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. The bus failed its safety inspection in May of 2013, and has been off the road since that time.

Be on the watch for invasive species

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment needs your help to prevent stowaways from entering the province's lakes and waterways this summer.
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