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Yorkton Council passed a bylaw at its regular meeting Monday which is designed to get people paying their fines in a timely fashion.

Bruce Thurston and Mya Desmaris have been announced as the inaugural recipients of the City of Yorkton’s Citizen Recognition Awards.

The Bali family is hoping for a Christmas miracle. An anonymous donor has given them a greater chance of getting the one thing they want this holiday, the return of Mekayla Bali.

Newcomers to Canada had a chance to learn about traditions in their new home with a Dreamcatcher Workshop for Newcomers, hosted by the East Central Newcomers Welcome Centre. Attendees learned how they could make dreamcatchers of their own.

The RM of Orkney is supporting the Health Foundation’s campaign to get new lab equipment for the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, pitching in $1,500 towards the project.

Grain Millers has been a long-time supporter of the Health Foundation, and that support continues to the project to buy new lab equipment for the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

Every year, Beta Sigma Phi- Xi Zeta chapter, a ladies group in Yorkton, puts together a mother’s day basket for raffle, putting the basket on display at Manos Restaurant for the month of May. The money raised goes to a group in the community.

“Wawanesa is very pleased to be able to make a $5,000 contribution towards this project. We can see it will make a difference in the healthcare available for many people; we like to see our donations will have a positive impact.

RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty made their annual food donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank recently. This year the donation was valued at $1200.

The Yorkton Antique Auto Association made a quintet of donations recently from monies raised through their Cruise the Spirit event in August, their Last Chance Swap Meet in October, and through donations from local business sponsorships.