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The 2018-19 student loan year is underway and students can now submit their applications for student financial assistance for academic programs beginning on or after August 1, 2018.

Families gathered at the Western Development Museum on Sunday to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Businesses from around Yorkton hosted booths and games at the event. Kids rode in a fire truck while adults enjoyed music and live entertainment.

Crystal Dyste is continuing to grow her Have You Met My Dragon? series. The third book in the series, focusing on self-harm, is set to launch on Jul. 15.

Beach goers perused the Good Spirit summer market at the provincial park on Saturday. The market brought together local businesses on Jun. 30. It was the first gathering of the season. The market will be held every Saturday this summer from 9 a.m.

The Ministry of Justice has completed an extensive review of fees for services within Provincial Court.

The Government of Saskatchewan has released the schedule for Subsurface Mineral Rights Public Offerings, making the transition to a competitive auction process for rights to potash and brine mineral exploration and development.

No more tests, study breaks, or detentions. The Yorkton Regional High School Class of 2018 stepped into the next stage of life on Thursday as they graduated from their home-away-from home.

Recently, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is formalizing the expansion of a mentorship program for Indigenous post-secondary students, while at the same time celebrating the success the program has seen in its first four years.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike was riding around Yorkton on June 19, raising money and awareness surrounding heart disease in the area. Riders in Yortkon raised a total of $13,735.55 through the fundraiser.

There is a gigantic pit outside of Yorkton. It’s long and deep enough to hold several trains. It’s lined with a black material that shines in the sun. Grab your garbage bags and compost bins; there’s a new landfill site in town.