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New doctors welcomed

Sunrise Health Region is pleased to welcome two physicians to the region. Dr. Taofik Adedeji (pronounced Ah-did-a-gee) began practice on January 13, 2014 as a General Practitioner, joining Dr.

Popular provincial baby names for 2013

For the fourth year in a row, Liam was the most popular name for baby boys born in Saskatchewan. Emma was the most popular girl's name for the last five years.

Unemployment lowest in nation

Saskatchewan's unemployment rate remains the lowest in Canada for the thirteenth consecutive month. According to figures released by Statistics Canada today, the province's rate currently sits at 4.
BREDENBURY - Grandparents congratulated

BREDENBURY - Grandparents congratulated

The Bredenbury Busy Bees will be serving coffee Mondays only in the afternoon for the month of January and February. Coffee will resume being served mornings and afternoons in March.
YRHS December Students of the Month

YRHS December Students of the Month

The Western Financial YRHS Female Student of the Month for December 2013 is Addison Wiebe. Addison is a quiet young lady who shows responsibility in her school work and who has a strong commitment to meeting expectations.

Municipal help for recycling work

Saskatchewan municipalities are getting a financial boost as they prepare to participate in the Multi-Material Recycling Program (MMRP).

Good building numbers in 2013

It was a busy year for construction in Saskatchewan as building permits hit an all-time annual high in 2013. There were $3.15 billion in building permits issued in the province last year, up 1.
Mid 1940's Valentine Card

Mid 1940's Valentine Card

A Valentine card from the mid 1940s, compliments of my own Childhood Memories Collection. Many of the collection's valentines have children at play, often accompanied by a dog.
Council approves snowboard hill

Council approves snowboard hill

A new winter activity will soon be offered in Yorkton following a decision by Yorkton Council. By unanimous vote at its regular meeting Monday Council gave its approval for a snowboard hill in the city.

Land development fees rise

A significant increase in the cost to develop land in Yorkton is on its way after a Development Charges Bylaw was given unanimous second and third reading support by City Council Monday.
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