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Horse racing future threatened

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority recently informed the Saskatchewan standardbred and thoroughbred racing sectors that grants they have received for decades and approved for 2012 will be eliminated completely in 2013.

Film Festival plans community awards

The Yorkton Film Festival (YFF) has announced a new set of awards aimed at recognizing Yorkton citizens, businesses, and organizations that improve the community.
Exotic auction

Exotic auction

Sunday afternoon the Exotic Animal Sale rounded out the Spring Expo weekend. The show was held at the Gallagher Centre Agripavillion.

Agreement signed

Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dr.
Students to find true story of recycling

Students to find true story of recycling

The results from a unique university study into Yorkton's recycling program will soon be in.
New generation coins in circulation

New generation coins in circulation

The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to announce that a new generation of one-dollar and two-dollar circulation coins, which incorporate advanced security features and are manufactured with the Mint's patented multi-ply plated steel technology begins c
Festivus inspired ritual

Festivus inspired ritual

In the remote state of Meghalaya, India, a matrilineal system endows the women with wealth and property rights and relegates the men to slow-moving campaigns for equality.
Audacity in Action: The Story of the Yorkton Film Festival

Audacity in Action: The Story of the Yorkton Film Festival

Part One in this series described the audacity of a group of volunteers ready to take on the daunting task of organizing the first film festival to be held in North America.

Clean up week set for May

The week of May 7th to May 12th be declared Spring Clean Up week with landfill entrance fees at the Sanitary Landfill waived for residents and schools of the City of Yorkton.

SaskWater report tabled

SaskWater tabled its 2011 Annual Report in the Saskatchewan Legislature today. Highlights include: Net income of $3.5 million; the fourth time a surplus has been earned since being re-mandated as a commercial Crown in 2002; $31.
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