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The Parkland Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society hosted its annual Relay for Life event starting at 7 p.m. Friday, going through the night until 7 a.m. Saturday. The event took place outside at Century Field.

The Rural Municipality of Orkney celebrated its 100th anniversary of incorporation Saturday with activities held at York Lake Regional Park.

Saskatchewan is moving forward in efforts to monitor its upland game bird population.

Early-Bird Subscriptions are now available for the Yorkton Arts Council "Stars For Saskatchewan" 2013-2014 concert series! Nine great concerts, with an exciting variety of performers! Subscribers can enjoy substantial savings by purchasing their tick

This image is from a book written in the 1880s entitled Picturesque Canada. It shows the Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa. Construction began in 1859, and the whole was completed in 1865.

The Health Foundation conducted the final draw for their cash lottery. People from nine communities throughout the region won prizes.

The Western Financial Female YRHS Student of the Month for May 2013 is Viktoria Wilkanowicz.Viktoria is a young lady who comes to us from her homeland of Poland and has made a positive impact on the YRHS and the Family of Raiders.

The provincial government has approved a 1.03 per cent overall increase to Saskatchewan Auto Fund rates, along with rate rebalancing, and a 1.23 per cent surcharge on all rates for a one-year term. The new rates will take effect August 31, 2013.

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty has announced that 88 campsites will receive electrical service at Candle Lake Provincial Park and Greenwater Lake Provincial Park this year.

Enhancements to the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) and the Personal Care Home Benefit (PCHB) will improve the quality of life for low income seniors in Saskatchewan. Benefit increases for both programs will go into effect on July 1, 2013.