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As War Amps 2011 key tags go out across Saskatchewan, local residents may spot a familiar face on their TV screens. Jake Kahoot, 6, of Yorkton, appears in a War Amps public service announcement airing across Canada during the key tag mailing.

Did your salary go up by 12 per cent this year? If it didn't, how on earth can you afford the 12 per cent pay increase the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is demanding? Clearly, the union's demand is unreasonable.

Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure crews are increasing their maintenance efforts as saturated roadbeds begin to thaw and pavement surfaces show the effects in the form of surface breaks, cracks and potholes.

The Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport is planning prescribed burns in Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Fort Carlton Provincial Park over the next few weeks.

The Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport is working to mitigate flooding impacts in provincial parks around Saskatchewan. However, campers wanting to visit their favorite parks on or before the May long weekend should check www.saskparks.

Teachers in Yorkton and around the province walked out of work on Thursday in an unprecedented one-day strike in demand of better wages.

A weekend fire caused extensive damage to Carpet Land on the east end of Broadway Street in Yorkton. Salesperson Michelle Hubic was notified of the fire at around 11:00 on the night of April 30.

Yorkton's Royal Canadian Legion, General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 is beginning a fundraising campaign this month to pay for major renovations and upgrades needed at its headquarters on Broadway Street.

Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude today announced the creation of a $6 million Summit Action Fund to help increase housing supply across the province.

Business owners in Saskatchewan have a convenient new way to register a business online.