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As new tougher traffic laws come into force this month police across the province will be cracking down on speeding. SGI announced the monthly traffic safety blitz Monday.

The Sask Snowmobile Association held their 14th Annual Diamonds in the Snow Awards in Saskatoon over the weekend and local members and business were well represented by the Yorkton Sno-Riders.

Farmers, ranchers, or anyone dealing with the aftermath of flooding can use the government's Farm Stress Line, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Heavy rains and high winds across the prairies over the weekend resulted in localized flooding, flooded basements, sewer back-up issues, wind damages to trees and property and transportation problems due to road closures.

Calling all kids!! Join us at the Western Development Museum on Wed., July 16 for Museum Day. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Mosaic Company announced it is contributing $50,000 to the Saskatchewan Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in areas of southeastern Saskatchewan recently affected by heavy rainfall and flooding.

The young and old turned out for the annual Exhibition parade held on Saturday, July 5th. A wide variety of floats and performers provided entertainment as they paraded down Broadway street.

Saskatchewan seniors with low incomes will soon see increases to the benefits they receive through two programs: the Personal Care Home Benefit and Seniors Income Plan. These increases come into effect on July 1, 2014.

Each month a male and a female student is selected as the SHHS Saint of the Month. Saint of the Month students are nominated by staff and students of SHHS.

After just about a decade as Yorkton's City Manager, David Putz has announced his retirement. Putz said it is something he has considered for some time and when his wife took a position in Saskatoon, it was time.