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Yorkton Saskatchewan Party MLA Greg Ottenbreit has been appointed Deputy Whip by Premier Brad Wall. "It's a house leadership position," explained Ottenbreit, who will act as deputy to Whip Randy Weekes.

Plans were announced at the Gallagher Centre on Monday for an initiative that will change the way crime is addressed in Yorkton.

The existing City Cemetery was given a new life Monday, as Yorkton Council approved a plan to expand the facility.

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Ken Krawetz has taken the story of Saskatchewan's strong economy and promising growth prospects to New York City, where he was given a warm reception by a senior group of U.S. and international investors.

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather.

A few years ago a man entered a church in a Saskatchewan city, just before Christmas on the first Sunday of advent. His life felt dark with misery and with little hope of change.

The mild temperatures over the weekend were perfect for folks to get out and enjoy the snow. Approximately 1200 guests flocked to their favorite winter destination for some skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and even a few for snowbiking.

An initiative that would see a new skateboard park built in Yorkton is through to the final round in the Aviva Community Fund Contest. Aviva, an insurance company distributes $1 million to projects across Canada each year.

Yorkton Council approved the 2012 fee schedule for the Deer Park Muncipal Golf Course during their regular meeting Monday.

At press time, Melinda Arnold, 34, was waiting to hear whether her mother would be accepted as an organ donor for her daughter - with the organ being the mom's womb.