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The 2015 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards were presented recently and both headed to the Yorkton region. The 2015 Safe Employer winner was R.H. Electric of Yorkton, SK. The two other finalists for the award were Matrix Solutions Inc.

Saskatchewan Finance Minister Ken Krawetz told those gathered for a Yorkton Chamber of Commerce luncheon Friday the recent provincial budget was a difficult one to formulate.

Yorkton Troyanda Dance Ensemble performed their spring showcase for audience members at the Anne Portnuff Theatre Friday evening.

It is a German greeting meaning Happy Easter. Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ who had died following crucifixion. There are a number of legends surrounding this event.

The Sunrise Health Region again allocated $30,000 in Health Promotion Grants.

Edith Maddaford has been reappointed Chairperson to the Saltcoats Housing Authority Board of Directors along with the reappointment of Len Cameron and new appointment of Cameron Louttit.

To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED), pruning of elm trees will once again be prohibited throughout Saskatchewan from April 1 to August 31. Elm bark beetles that spread the disease are most active during this time of year.

Residents in and around Yorkton flooded St. Mary’s Cultural Centre Saturday afternoon in order to purchase traditional Ukrainian foods for Easter including Paska, Babka and Pyrih. All the food purchased goes towards St.

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced the establishment of a new humane society to provide enforcement of The Animal Protection Act in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will be introducing improvements to its entrepreneur category following consultations with a wide-range of stakeholders that will improve processing times, attract investment and foster the creation o