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"We are really pleased to announce that the new haematology analyzer has arrived," said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation.

RCMP officers across the province were busy New Year's Eve and Yorkton was no exception. "It was busier than a normal night, but not overly," said Cpl. Donald Dyker of the municipal detachment.

Saskatchewan saw a 10 per cent decrease in employment insurance (EI) claims in October 2013 compared to October 2012 - the biggest decrease in Canada.

The New Year dawned bright and cold in Yorkton. The low temperature January 1 was -33, which felt like -38 with the wind chill, not record setting, but considerably colder than the average of -23.

The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 became law in Saskatchewan on January 1, 2014.

In Saskatchewan to Dec 28, there were 161 lab-confirmed cases of influenza, seven hospitalizations of people with severe influenza-related illness, and three deaths.

Lynn Strendin, left, greets guests during the official opening of her exhibition, the first of 2014, at pARTners Gallery in the Yorkton Public Library.

What are some of the highlights of the year? This was an important year because we had to show the government we could raise money for the new regional hospital, and do what we normally do at the same time.

A 32-year-old Yorkton man is in custody for the September murder of Kelly Goforth. Regina police arrested Clayton Eichler New Year's Eve. He made his first court appearance January 2 in Regina and was remanded until tomorrow.

The crop of colourful sunflowers has been harvested; replaced by the dynamic crop of people now inhabiting community pARTners gallery! Pencil Paparazzi is a captivating collection of black and white portraits drawn from crowds at pow wows, motorcycle