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Members of the Cote First Nation staged a vote of non-confidence last week to oust their chief and council over accusations of fraud and embezzlement.

Somehow, upscale restaurateurs believe that diners will soon willingly pay more for a beef dish if it comes with disclosure of the DNA of the actual cow being eaten, according to a May Associated Press report.

It was a bright and sunny day, perfect for families to construct their masterpieces as Yorkton-based Holt Gelenden hosted a sand castle building competition at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park on the Government Beach Sunday afternoon.

Every day of the summer, an average of 45 Canadians are hospitalized for an injury resulting from a wheel- or water-based sport or recreational activity, according to new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).

Collection we have this photo of First Nations people in ceremonial dress. It likely dates to the 1960s. Unfortunately, there were no names or details of the event given with the photograph.

On Sunday night, a 14-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bike in the city. The accident occurred at 7:15 pm at the intersection of Gladstone Avenue and Highway 16.

Fun on the playground, clowns from the Free My Muse Theatre Company, and local entertainers like Peter Kobylka and Lorne Procyshen were the attractions at Yorkton's annual party in Silver Heights Park on July 27.

BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, has begun drilling core samples near Melville as a new step in its exploration for potash in the area.

With temperatures predicted in the thirty-degree range, it is important to recognize and prevent heat-related illness and continue to use precautions against mosquito bites to prevent West Nile Virus.