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VE Day 75th anniversary celebrated locally and provincially

VE Day 75th anniversary celebrated locally and provincially

May 8th is the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, when the fighting in Europe during World War II ended. In Yorkton, the Royal Canadian Legion Alexander Ross Branch #77 had a small, socially-distanced get-together to commemorate the event.
Schools remaining closed, local teachers still teaching

Schools remaining closed, local teachers still teaching

In-class learning has been officially suspended until at least September.
Yorkton summer fair cancelled

Yorkton summer fair cancelled

It was news that most would have anticipated coming, as the Yorkton Exhibition Association announced today that the 2020 Summer Fair and Outdoor Rodeo has been cancelled.
Yorkton Mayor sees MRS fast track as a positive

Yorkton Mayor sees MRS fast track as a positive

All MRS funds will be paid in full directly to all compliant Saskatchewan municipalities in June
Pharmacy phone scam: Yorkton RCMP

Pharmacy phone scam: Yorkton RCMP

The Yorkton RCMP have received complaints about a recent 'Pharmacy Phone Scam'. Fraudsters are impersonating local pharmacies and calling residents to inform them that a prescription is ready.
Mayor Maloney pleased with new money

Mayor Maloney pleased with new money

Province announces $7.5 billion to stimulate economy
Royal Ford distributes face shields

Royal Ford distributes face shields

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply, because COVID-19 has caused a big spike in demand that is difficult to meet.
City Mayors remind residents to follow provincial COVID-19 guidelines

City Mayors remind residents to follow provincial COVID-19 guidelines

Yorkton's Bob Maloney reminds resident to be 'vigilant'
History of the Grandstand: Thousands delight at Grandstand Show

History of the Grandstand: Thousands delight at Grandstand Show

This week, let’s take a look back at the first grandstand show that the current grandstand ever hosted. Back in 1958, the grandstand was completed just in time for the fair – and it was a landmark fair, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the city.
Local Chamber supportive of new funding initiative

Local Chamber supportive of new funding initiative

Last week the Government of Saskatchewan announced it will be providing $1 million to support a province-wide marketing campaign to encourage Saskatchewan residents to support local businesses and their employees.
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