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Walk for Life promotes safety in Yorkton

Walk for Life promotes safety in Yorkton

Toby Desnomie sits in the middle of a circle surrounded by people. They’re situated outside the Kahkewistahaw gas station. Alvin Sengret kneels in front of Desnomie, leading the group in prayers for health and safety.

Yorkton Boardgamers Guild-Added twists make this mancala game stand out

Do you recall when The Da Vinci Code was released in 2003 by author Dan Brown, and it was a bestseller? That success led to a big box office hit in 2006 by the same name from producer Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks.
Bloomin' best

Bloomin' best

The annual Yorkton Annual Flower & Vegetable Display Show was held at St. Gerard’s Parish Hall in the city last Tuesday. The show is not a judged show, so there are no winners or prizes awarded.
Couple chronicles decade-long journey

Couple chronicles decade-long journey

Shahla and Peter Nygaard spent a decade on the road, a road which took them literally around the world.
Local festival and conference receive funding

Local festival and conference receive funding

The Yorkton Film Festival has received its annual funding through Saskatchewan Arts Board. The local Festival was awarded a $52,775 SaskFestivals Multi-Year grant to support programming and operations for 2017-2018.
Saskatchewan provincial parks expand Beach Wheelchair Program

Saskatchewan provincial parks expand Beach Wheelchair Program

The extremely popular beach wheelchair program in Saskatchewan’s provincial parks that was launched earlier this year has been expanded.
Be alert - early harvest means farm equipment on Sask Highways

Be alert - early harvest means farm equipment on Sask Highways

With harvest beginning in various parts of Saskatchewan, people travelling our province’s highways are reminded to plan ahead, be patient and watch for large farm equipment.
Funding maintained for Health Community Based Organizations

Funding maintained for Health Community Based Organizations

The Government of Saskatchewan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting health community-based organizations (CBOs) funded by Regional Health Authorities (RHAs).
Canada 150 A local retrospective - Yorkton crops devastated this week in 1962

Canada 150 A local retrospective - Yorkton crops devastated this week in 1962

Crop damage, car crashes, inspection impostors, and the threat of smallpox kept everyone on their toes in Yorkton as the dog days of summer came to a close 55 years ago.
Nominations open for Farmer Recognition Award

Nominations open for Farmer Recognition Award

The Yorkton Exhibition Association, together with Yorkton Auction Centre, announces today that nominations are now open for the Farmer Recognition Award.
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