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Canada 150 a local retrospective: Yorktonites struggle to care about election in 1967

1967 is a wild period in twentyth-century history. The war in Vietnam was causing stress at home and abroad. American cinema was exploding and evolving. The Beatles were expanding the definition of pop music. It was a tumultuous time.
Classic music, modern performers

Classic music, modern performers

Inside the St. Andrew’s United Church on Smith Street, two large pianos will face each other. Matt Herskowitz will be sit behind one while John Roney sits behind the other. It’s being advertised as a duel, but Herskowitz doesn’t see it that way.
Chamber of Commerce lunch

Chamber of Commerce lunch

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon on October 17 at the St. Mary’s Parish Catholic Cultural Centre. The luncheon will feature speakers from SaskPower.
Government of Saskatchewan celebrates Women’s History Month

Government of Saskatchewan celebrates Women’s History Month

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to join with the federal government and other provinces in celebrating Women’s History Month.
Minimum wage increased Oct.1

Minimum wage increased Oct.1

Saskatchewan’s minimum wage increased from $10.72 to $10.96 on Oct. 1. The 2.
Yorkton Co-op makes the grade

Yorkton Co-op makes the grade

A Yorkton business has been ranked in the SaskBusiness Top 100 list for 2017. The Yorkton Co-op was placed 71st in the collection of top businesses in Saskatchewan. Last year they ranked 65th.
Early Thanksgiving at YRHS

Early Thanksgiving at YRHS

The smells of Thanksgiving filled the halls of Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS) last Friday. Serving tables were covered with mashed potatoes, gravy, perogies, and other autumn food staples.

Predators on the loose

LEAD STORY — Unclear on the Concept In early August, Volusia (Florida) County Beach Safety officers banished 73-year-old Richard G.
Give thanks, drive safe

Give thanks, drive safe

Many Saskatchewan families are planning their road trips for the upcoming long weekends including Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day.
Open house shows off military in Yorkton

Open house shows off military in Yorkton

Warrant Officer Daniel Melsted admits that not everyone knows there is a military presence in Yorkton.
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