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It's soon going to be much easier for Saskatchewan companies to find the foreign skilled workers they need to keep growing. A new online service has now been launched, combining all previous application forms into one online document.

The Yorkton-Melville riding's three major competing parties nominated candidates over the weekend to go up against Conservative Garry Breitkreuz in the rapidly-approaching May 2 federal election.

Melville/Ituna RCMP submitted this photo taken at a Highway 15 rail crossing between Leross and Ituna.

Yorkton Council had some concerns over a proposed route for new SaskPower transmission line coming into the city. The concerns have been listened too, and SaskPower has agreed to change how the line will enter the city.

The 11th annual Easter Seals Paper Egg Campaign kicked off in Yorkton Monday. Deana Jesmer, Community Relations Coordinator with the Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council explained the program is a way to raise money for Easter Seals.

Yorkton-Melville Member of Parliament Garry Breitkreuz says he is not happy to see the country going back to the polls on May 2, but he is ready to campaign for his seat. "We need stability right now," says the MP.

Pachal's Beverages Plant looking north on Agricultural Avenue. The first plant, erected in 1912 was located on the west side of the street.

The City of Yorkton is still working toward where best to establish smaller lots to help facilitate development of what it is terming entry level housing.

With spring quickly approaching, many snowmobilers are taking in the warm weather and heading out for a few last rides. Although the weather is desirable, the increase in temperature also poses a safety concern around ice.

On behalf of the Credit Unions of East Central Saskatchewan, Corvyn Neufeld presented a cheque for $2,500 to The Health Foundation as part of the regional Credit Union support for local healthcare.