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Children learn about their rights

Children learn about their rights

Yorkton students got a chance to step out of class and learn about their fundamental rights at the SIGN building on Nov. 17.
Wagantall rails against Mefloquine

Wagantall rails against Mefloquine

The Member of Parliament for the Yorkton-Melville riding is pressuring the federal government is reevaluate its approach to a controversial medication so they can understand its impact on mental health.
Yorkton prisoner escapes custody

Yorkton prisoner escapes custody

Yorkton RCMP apprehended a prisoner who escaped custody over the weekend. On Nov. 19, Yorkton Rural RCMP escorted Kevin Poullett (33) to the Regional Health Centre after he requested medical attention. Around 5:45 p.m.
Students build businesses out of yarn and bottles

Students build businesses out of yarn and bottles

Matthew Mandziuk and Tamara Kerluke were easy to miss. It wasn’t for a lack of trying. Mandziuk, decked out in his Raiders football jersey, stood near his booth, scanning the room.
History Corner - North West Mounted Police

History Corner - North West Mounted Police

The North West Mounted Police force had a varied and colourful story. Saskatchewan historian John H. Archer describes their march to the West as a “saga of endurance.
We remembered them

We remembered them

The annual Remembrance Day program was held Saturday at the Nexera Flexihall at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton. The program was led by Legion Padre SLT Rev.
Canada 150 A local retrospective - Medicare law greeted with pessimism

Canada 150 A local retrospective - Medicare law greeted with pessimism

On November 17, 1961, the Saskatchewan Medical Care Insurance bill received royal assent, with universal medicare to be implemented province-wide in July of 1962.
Economy minister travels to India

Economy minister travels to India

Saskatchewan’s Economy Minister Steven Bonk will be in India during the coming week to strengthen the province’s trade links with one of Asia’s largest markets and one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Happy first birthday

Happy first birthday

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 marked the first birthday of North 40 Fabrics in Yorkton. Celebrations included a ribbon cutting and cake at 2 p.m. as well as many specials, draws and in-store demos.
New book looks at Sask Party rise

New book looks at Sask Party rise

The wife of a former Saskatchewan Party MLA and minster in the Brad Wall-led government has written a book looking at the creation of the party.
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