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Yorkton prisoner escapes custody

Yorkton prisoner escapes custody

Yorkton RCMP apprehended a prisoner who escaped custody over the weekend. On Nov. 19, Yorkton Rural RCMP escorted Kevin Poullett (33) to the Regional Health Centre after he requested medical attention. Around 5:45 p.m.
Students build businesses out of yarn and bottles

Students build businesses out of yarn and bottles

Matthew Mandziuk and Tamara Kerluke were easy to miss. It wasn’t for a lack of trying. Mandziuk, decked out in his Raiders football jersey, stood near his booth, scanning the room.
History Corner - North West Mounted Police

History Corner - North West Mounted Police

The North West Mounted Police force had a varied and colourful story. Saskatchewan historian John H. Archer describes their march to the West as a “saga of endurance.
We remembered them

We remembered them

The annual Remembrance Day program was held Saturday at the Nexera Flexihall at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton. The program was led by Legion Padre SLT Rev.
Canada 150 A local retrospective - Medicare law greeted with pessimism

Canada 150 A local retrospective - Medicare law greeted with pessimism

On November 17, 1961, the Saskatchewan Medical Care Insurance bill received royal assent, with universal medicare to be implemented province-wide in July of 1962.
Economy minister travels to India

Economy minister travels to India

Saskatchewan’s Economy Minister Steven Bonk will be in India during the coming week to strengthen the province’s trade links with one of Asia’s largest markets and one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Happy first birthday

Happy first birthday

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 marked the first birthday of North 40 Fabrics in Yorkton. Celebrations included a ribbon cutting and cake at 2 p.m. as well as many specials, draws and in-store demos.
New book looks at Sask Party rise

New book looks at Sask Party rise

The wife of a former Saskatchewan Party MLA and minster in the Brad Wall-led government has written a book looking at the creation of the party.
Music that exists out of time with Union Duke

Music that exists out of time with Union Duke

Union Duke describes itself as two-fifths city, two-fifths country and one-fifth whiskey. The band just began a western Canadian tour, and will be in Yorkton on November 16 at 7:30 p.m.
First sentencing in robbery case

First sentencing in robbery case

The first person has been sentenced in a recent robbery case, which saw three people receive over 110 charges between them.
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