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Film sector discouraged by budget

The Saskatchewan film industry was certainly among the losers in this year's provincial budget, taking a major hit in terms of financing projects in the province.

Time for truckers to check for bans

Truckers and shippers are being advised by the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure to check its website frequently for upcoming weight restrictions, which began taking effect March 1, 2012.

Local lottery winner

Verna Boychuk couldn't believe her eyes! Even though she could see that her BLACKJACK SCRATCH 'N WIN ticket was a $21,000 winner, all she could do was stare at her ticket in disbelief. "I kept thinking 'This can't be right,'" she recalled.

New Building Bylaw

Yorkton Council gave first reading to a new Building Bylaw at its regular meeting Monday.
Fire at poultry farm

Fire at poultry farm

On March 24, 2012 at approximately 6:30 am, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP and the Canora Fire Department responded to a fire which occurred at the Coastal Poultry Farm west of Canora, Saskatchewan.

Power research funding

Minister responsible for SaskPower Rob Norris today announced that SaskPower will provide $3.
Spring Tea & Bake Sale - Sat., March 31

Spring Tea & Bake Sale - Sat., March 31

3 Yorkton Artists, 3 New Exhibitions! March 4 to April 13, 2012. Yorkton - The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery is pleased to announce three solo exhibitions featuring new works by three Yorkton artists.

Watershed labelling

The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority is signing a promotional partnership agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to use the WaterSense label.
Charity golf fundraiser planned

Charity golf fundraiser planned

The 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic for Health will be held on Thursday, June 7 at the Good Spirit Lake Golf and Family Resort, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. "We have two goals for this tournament.

New funding formula to benefit local schools

The biggest news in the provincial budget for school divisions was the implementation of a new education funding formula that has been in development for several years.
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