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A chance to discover the arts in Yorkton

A chance to discover the arts in Yorkton

This year’s Culture Days programming, Discovering the Arts, hit all the right notes.
History Corner - Dominion Land Surveyors - Unsung Pioneers

History Corner - Dominion Land Surveyors - Unsung Pioneers

A few years after Confederation, in the 1870s, the Dominion Lands surveys were organized by the Dept of the Interior in Ottawa to open up farming settlement in the West.
Canada 150 A local retrospective: Bootlegging and Baron Byng visit Yorkton

Canada 150 A local retrospective: Bootlegging and Baron Byng visit Yorkton

October of 1922 began with a murder. Paul Matoff was killed at the CPR depot in Bienfait, and $6,000 was taken from his body. Matoff was the brother-in-law of Harry Bronfman.
Choral federation recognizes Yorkton

Choral federation recognizes Yorkton

The Saskatchewan Choral Federation recognizes people who make contributions to the province’s choral community. Four awards were given out at their recent annual general meeting, three going to people from the Yorkton area.
Arts retreat began with Yorkton resident

Arts retreat began with Yorkton resident

Painters, poets, storytellers, tinkerers, potters, knitters, gardeners, movers-and-shakers, community builders, and artists of all disciplines gathered at Arlington Beach on the shores of Last Mountain Lake, SK because of a Yorkton resident who had a
SaskPower helps customers save at the till on home products

SaskPower helps customers save at the till on home products

SaskPower is once again making it easier for customers to improve energy efficiency in their homes. The Fall Retail Discount Program is on now until October 31.
Leadership hopeful Scott Moe tours Yorkton

Leadership hopeful Scott Moe tours Yorkton

The leadership contenders for the upcoming Saskatchewan Party leadership race are heading through Yorkton.
Adapting to turbulent times key to survival

Adapting to turbulent times key to survival

Businesses are like animals; the ones who can adapt can survive, while the ones who can’t are faced with extinction.
Cornerstone sees a change of leadership

Cornerstone sees a change of leadership

After 41 years in the credit union industry, Kevin Lukey is ready to retire. Lukey is stepping down from his Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position with Cornerstone Credit Union and entering the world of retirement.

Yorkton Boardgamers Guild - Fowl Play with Fox and Geese

If you are a gamer trying different games is usually high on your interest list. So when looking for something different for a snowy afternoon, sorry those days are on the near horizon, it is not a bad idea to look to the past.
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