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Mock collision highlights need for rail safety

Mock collision highlights need for rail safety

The train was locked still near the FFun Motor Sports building near Yorkton. A tipped-over snowmobile laid on the tracks while a second one was pushed to the side. A pair of riders were splayed on the snow next to their machines.
Seeking to help homeless women

Seeking to help homeless women

When people donate to homeless charities and organizations, they usually provide non-perishable foods, used clothing, or money. But there’s one type of item that sometimes falls to the wayside.
Kijiji's founder to speak at Chamber Business Dinner

Kijiji's founder to speak at Chamber Business Dinner

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has announced the speaker for the 2018 Chamber Business Dinner. This year’s speaker is Janet Bannister. In the business world, Bannister is best known for launcing kijiji.ca, one of the most visited websites in Canada.
Saskatchewan exports climb in 2017

Saskatchewan exports climb in 2017

Saskatchewan’s Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) today released the 2017 State of Trade Report which notes that Saskatchewan exports increased by over eight per cent from $26.7 billion to $28.
PST exemption announced

PST exemption announced

Premier Scott Moe today fulfilled his commitment to reinstate the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption for agriculture, life and health insurance premiums, effective today.
Music festival right around the corner

Music festival right around the corner

The Yorkton Music Festival is making its big return next month. The event runs from March 7 to March 25. There will be band, choral, vocal, and piano performances spread across the month.
Exchange student enjoys Yorkton experience

Exchange student enjoys Yorkton experience

If Matheus Bortolin was home, it would be the middle of summer, though the weather might be rain it would be over 30 degrees Celsius. Right now, he’s surrounded by snow and enjoying his first Canadian winter.
Closing arguments made in sexual assault trial

Closing arguments made in sexual assault trial

The closing arguments were made in the sexual assault trial of Kenneth Hasper.
Maximum youth sentence in Skoretz case

Maximum youth sentence in Skoretz case

Two youths who plead guilty to second degree murder were given the maximum youth sentence in Yorkton Provincial Court on February 21.
Boardgamers Guild - Backgammon feel, but more choices

Boardgamers Guild - Backgammon feel, but more choices

When it comes to games Hive is about as good as it gets, a game that I rate fourth on my Top-100 games of all time. The 2001 release is a masterpiece from designer John Yianni.
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