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SaskTel has announced eight new rural communities will be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service by mid 2016.

Nominations are now being accepted for eight Directors to serve on the 2016 Board of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court October 26, 2015: Ricky Falkowsky Leila Thomson Patricia Twardzik Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincial Court at 306-786-1400

The Farming for Health committee presented the proceeds of the 2015 crop year to The Health Foundation at the annual Gala Night in Yorkton. The proceeds go into the fund for a new Regional Hospital.

Ian Slimmon, Manager of Grain Millers Canada operations in Yorkton, presented a cheque for $5,000 to Ross Fisher, Executive Director, of The Health Foundation, to assist paying for a new CT scanner.

In September 2015, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 5.1 per cent (seasonally adjusted), marking two consecutive years the province has had the lowest unemployment rate among the provinces. The national unemployment rate in September stood at 7.

Jordan McIntosh is a newcomer to the world of country music. The native of Carleton Place, located just outside of Ottawa, will take a step in that career Nov. 2 in Yorkton when he opens for Brett Kissel.

Safer driving has led to 19 per cent fewer fatalities and 18 per cent fewer injuries in the first year of tougher traffic safety laws, according to preliminary numbers from SGI. The numbers are for the year-long period July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015.

The Springside Disc Golf Course was ‘officially’ opened at a small ceremony last Thursday to say thanks to course sponsors.

Amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act Part on essential services were introduced today by Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan.