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City offers lots for Habitat for Humanity

City offers lots for Habitat for Humanity

The City of Yorkton has agreed to sell four long-vacant lots to Habitat For Humanity. “In 1999, the City of Yorkton took title to four lots on Agricultural Avenue that previously belonged to PA Beverages Inc. (the old Coca-Cola plant).
Operation Red Nose a big success

Operation Red Nose a big success

While people popped champagne and jotted down resolutions as they ushered in 2018, volunteers with Operation Red Nose (ORN) in Yorkton escorted their final batch of customers to their homes.
CFIB highlights Yorkton, other cities in annual tax gap report

CFIB highlights Yorkton, other cities in annual tax gap report

According to the latest report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Yorkton has the second-largest property tax gap of Saskatchewan cities.
Free women’s self defense course at YMATC

Free women’s self defense course at YMATC

It’s a rare class where the teacher hopes their students will never have to use the skills they learn.
Local writers snag awards

Local writers snag awards

CORRECTION: The original article incorrectly stated that Audrey Maloney-Vangen's story was called "Good Ole Banff." We regret the error.
City shorted on ReStore closure

City shorted on ReStore closure

The City of Yorkton will be shorted just over $25,000 in owed money as result of the closure of Yorkton ReStore in July 2017.
New Property Standards Bylaw approved

New Property Standards Bylaw approved

An updated Property Standards Bylaw was given unanimous passage of both second and third reading at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.
New meters hit Yorkton streets

New meters hit Yorkton streets

The City of Yorkton officially unveiled its brand-new parking meters on Monday, making them fully operational.
Final sentencing in 2016 home invasion

Final sentencing in 2016 home invasion

The final sentencing in a 2016 home invasion happened in Yorkton Provincial Court on Friday, January 5. Taylor Peequaquat was the last of the five individuals in the case to be sentenced.
Area band release first CD

Area band release first CD

The Melville-based band Derwood is about to release its debut album. The writing process for this album consisted of Derwood’s song ideas mixed with the shredding lead guitar of Jeff Muller.
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