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Trevor McLachlan, Community Market Manager for the Parkland Region of RBC Royal Bank presented Ross Fisher, the Executive Director of The Health Foundation, with a donation of $3,000 from RBC.

Greg and Leone Ottenbreit were all smiles when Yorkton Hyundai dealer principal Ron Kaban presented a cheque for Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer on July 19. Kaban’s team raised over $15,000 for the organization.

Yorkton SaskAbilities held a BBQ last Thursday to mark SARCAN’s 30th anniversary. The event offered hot dogs, hamburgers, and mini doughnuts.

Michelle Brass brought her province-wide discussion on the Aboriginal community’s history with the Canadian legal system to Yorkton last Thursday, hoping to raise awareness on the subject.

Saskatchewan is taking steps to ensure that access to physician services continues to be a high priority, particularly in rural and remote communities.

As part of Parks Weeks in Saskatchewan a Nature Detectives program was held Wednesday at Good Spirit Provincial Park.

A barbecue was held at Yorkton Hyundai Thursday with the proceeds going to the Yorkton Regional High School soccer team.

The CN police service is encouraging Saskatchewanians to exercise caution around train tracks. “I want the public to understand you never want to race a train to the crossing,” said Constable Hank Neumiller. “Even if it’s a tie, you still lose.

Staff Sergeant Peter Garvey carried himself with dignity and warmth. People who knew him praised his generous spirit and strong sense of ethics. He was a man who left an indeliable mark on his community.

A Yorkton monument moved to a different home two weeks ago. It will receive a new plaque to commemorate the work of veterans in recent conflicts. The Yorkton Legion (Branch 77) moved out of its 380 Broadway Street West address in November 2016.