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Composting project at landfill

Not everything that goes to the Yorkton landfill these days is ultimately waste. In fact, the facility has a goal of reducing garbage actually going into the ground landfill to zero by 2020. That means looking at alternatives such as composting.
Luncheon promotes safety

Luncheon promotes safety

Gord Moker, chief executive officer of Safe Saskatchewan, had a dire message for attendees of a special luncheon at Painted Hand Casino last week.
Best of Canadian films coming soon

Best of Canadian films coming soon

It's movie time in Yorkton and you are invited! Our festival screenings will be held at the Gallagher Centre Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. You'll have the opportunity to see the film and talk with the filmmaker, too.

Another step for local college

Plans for the new Parkland College trades and technology campus are still under way and Monday at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council amendments to two City bylaws received first reading to help facilitate the planning.
Party for Life

Party for Life

Coolish weather on Saturday did not stop the Yorkton Relay for Life Committee from kicking off its third annual campaign with a Party in the Park at City Centre Park.

New wanderer chosen

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty introduced the 2013 Saskatchewanderer today - Caitlin Taylor. Taylor has been hired for the 'best summer job ever'.

Provincial parks open Thursday

After a record-breaking winter, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are preparing for another busy season and will be opening Thursday, May 16.
Shameless idealists infect Yorkton schools

Shameless idealists infect Yorkton schools

It began as every Free the Children (FTC) event does.

Plans to service new developments

The City is continuing to plan sanitary service to Quance Development lands to the east of the City. Yorkton Council heard an update on the plan at its regular meeting Monday.
Climate shift background for game

Climate shift background for game

A post apocalyptic game theme is rarely a bad thing. And Arctic Scavengers is a card game which once again proves just that.
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