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Students in Yorkton last week took part in a nationwide program designed to increase young Canadians' understanding of their democracy.

The Grade One class at St. Mary's School took part in the new Social Studies curriculum being implemented in schools throughout Saskatchewan that includes a greater focus on Aboriginal Traditions and Customs.

Over 350 of Saskatchewan's most talented secondary, post-secondary and apprentice students competed in the 13th Annual Skills Canada Saskatchewan event in Moose Jaw; each vying for the opportunity to represent Saskatchewan at the national Skills Cana

SaskTel announced it will invest $199 million in its Saskatchewan network in 2011 and approximately $670 million in a seven-year Next Generation Broadband Access Program (2011 - 2017).

The new executive director of SIGN (The Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbors) says he has already been impressed with the passion of the organization's employees and the scope of its programs in Yorkton.

This photo is taken at the farm of William Gleason where the airport is now located. Mr. Gleason marked x is seated on large gang plow. The Rumely Oil Pull engine was an ovation about 1911, a change from steam to oil or gas power. Source: H.

Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., May 11, 2:00 p.m., Meeting Room by Cornerstone Therapies, Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.

Yorkton Municipal RCMP and the Yorkton GIS unit have arrested and currently have a male in custody in connection with the recent armed robberies and a theft of auto in the Yorkton area in early April.

The number of Saskatchewan people receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits has dropped significantly over the past year, according to the latest report from Statistics Canada.