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Summer pianos bow out

Summer pianos bow out

Terri Pedersen enjoys hearing music from the pianos in downtown Yorkton, even if it’s become less frequent as the summer’s dragged along. “At the beginning of the year, before the weather got to them, pianists could play them,” she said. “Now...
Know an exceptional volunteer? Nominate them!

Know an exceptional volunteer? Nominate them!

Nominations are now open for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal Individuals will have until October 18 to put forward names for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
Harvest inching ahead across province

Harvest inching ahead across province

Producers in the province have two per cent of the crop combined and three per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.
A Blizzard of support for Saskatchewan kids

A Blizzard of support for Saskatchewan kids

The Hvidston family knows why the province needs a dedicated children’s hospital, but they hope they’re not going to have to use it.
SaskPower requests increase

SaskPower requests increase

In order to continue to keep up with the challenge of growing electricity demand, environmental commitments and the need to invest in an aging electrical system, SaskPower has submitted an application for a rate increase of five per cent, effective M
Intersection reconstruction approved

Intersection reconstruction approved

With some funding coming from the province the City of Yorkton will undertake a resurfacing of the Highway #9 and #10 intersection.
Wall stepping down as Premier

Wall stepping down as Premier

Brad Wall has announced he will step down as both the province’s Premier, and as leader of the Saskatchewan Party.
Commissions work together

Commissions work together

In an ongoing effort to strengthen market opportunities for Canadian wheat, the wheat commissions in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be collaborating with grain companies on a renewed representative governance model and strategic direction fo
History Corner - The English ship NONSUCH in 1668

History Corner - The English ship NONSUCH in 1668

For 200 years, ships sailed to England from Hudson Bay with huge cargoes of furs. Sale of these furs was very lucrative for the shareholders of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Modern-day calliope

Modern-day calliope

Arlene Shiplett climbs the circus wagon, making sure to avoid the black pipes. The boiler at the front of the wagon is chugging along, pumping hot water through the pipes. Shiplett has burned her skin on them a few times.
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