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Health Foundation awards scholarships

Health Foundation awards scholarships

Healthcare students and professionals collected a bevy of scholarships to advance their education at an annual awards ceremony in the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on Dec. 13.
Canada 150 - Yorkton opens its doors to Hungarian refugees

Canada 150 - Yorkton opens its doors to Hungarian refugees

The Hungarian Revolution in 1956, an attempt to get the country out of Soviet rule, resulted in a violent response by the USSR, with tanks rolling into Budapest to violently end the uprising.
Yorkton Chamber becomes accredited

Yorkton Chamber becomes accredited

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce (YCC) has a new logo it can put on its materials. They’ve been accredited by the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACA) for their professionalism and community engagement.
Sask Party candidates make their case

Sask Party candidates make their case

As of this printing, one of five people will be the next Premier of Saskatchewan.
Mural marks Canada’s 150th

Mural marks Canada’s 150th

A black curtain was draped over a wall in a stairwell at the Gallagher Centre. Dozens of people flocked to the upper and lower levels to get a good view of the wall.
Captive wildlife survey now available to the public

Captive wildlife survey now available to the public

The Government of Saskatchewan is requesting public feedback on captive wildlife issues and policies as part of its review of The Captive Wildlife Regulations, 1982.
Celebratory concert

Celebratory concert

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Weinbenders recognized

Weinbenders recognized

The Saskatchewan Charolais Association recently presented its major annual award to a Canora-area farm family.
History Corner - Honourable Sydney Fisher, Minister of Agriculture Ottawa, Canada

History Corner - Honourable Sydney Fisher, Minister of Agriculture Ottawa, Canada

Sydney Fisher was Minister of Agriculture in Ottawa during the years of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, 1896-1911.
Acting recognition for former Yorktonite

Acting recognition for former Yorktonite

A former Yorkton resident was recently presented with the 2017 Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards (SIFA) for acting.
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