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Asbestos reporting to be mandatory

Saskatchewan is poised to become the first province in Canada to require mandatory reporting of public buildings that are known to contain asbestos. The Public Health (Howard's Law) Amendment Act passed third reading today.

Saskatchewan exports surge

Thanks to strong demand for quality Saskatchewan-made products, the province's export sales have hit record levels. Recently revised data from Statistics Canada indicate that provincial exporters sold more than $32.
TD contributes funds

TD contributes funds

TD today announced its support of Parkland College students with a donation of $25,000 to the college's scholarship initiative. The contribution from TD will be provided in $5,000 installments over five years.
No Olympic beer test

No Olympic beer test

Doping on Ice Leaders of the ice-fishing community, aiming for official Olympics recognition as a sport, have begun the process by asking the World Anti-Doping Agency to randomly test its "athletes" for performance-enhancing drugs, according to a Feb
Fantasy game fun

Fantasy game fun

Sport-based board games have always tweaked my interest. I am after all a rather dedicated sports fan, with an interest in the Canadian Football League, baseball, hockey and even box lacrosse.

New apartments a step closer

Yorkton Council has approved a Discretionary Use application which proposes a Planned Unit Development for a third apartment dwelling at 364 Northview Road and 44 and 54 Allanbrooke Drive.

Province's credit unions continue to prosper

Saskatchewan credit unions posted another positive year in 2012 with a record high net income of over $110 million. This success was passed on to members.
Spring Tea & Bake Sale

Spring Tea & Bake Sale

Who is the sauciest duck in Yorkton? Help us celebrate Ducks Unlimited Canada 75th Anniversary by attending. Media challenge BBQ Cookoff. Three Yorkton media outlets are going head to head in a no-holds barred BBQ cookoff on Fri., May 10 at the St.
Hat Society paints town red

Hat Society paints town red

Women of all ages gathered at St. Mary's Cultural Centre on April 19 and 20 to celebrate the ninth annual Saskatchewan Red Hat Society Convention.

More funding for physician training seats

Saskatchewan is increasing its investment in training physicians, as part of its broader effort to improve residents' access to physician services. The province is investing $17.
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