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Being in a wheelchair need not be a barrier to playing disc golf. Evan Fenrich showed that Saturday when the 27-year-old athlete participated in the third annual Sandy Beach Disc Golf Tournament.

Harvest is underway for some producers in the south, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Less than one per cent of the provincial crop has been combined, while slightly more than one per cent is ready to straight-cut.

A taste of Jamaica came to Yorkton last weekend, as people from across the community experienced authentic Caribbean cuisine and music as they celebrated the country’s independence.

Yorkton’s own Bonnie Rushowick has won an award. She took home the 2017 Deputy Minister’s Award for Excellence for Management Excellence. The award is one of several given out to acknowledge the work of the staff in the federal government.

Large crowd meets some scaly new friends

The 2016 Census data concerning household type and language has been released. The Yorkton census agglomeration, which includes some of the area surrounding the city, has had some changes since the last census in 2011.

Ronald Edward George Fatteicher will be getting a psychiatric evaluation. The man, who is accused of driving a bulldozer into a home in Calder, Sk.

When honey bees become too crowded in their homes, the queen will take part of the colony and seek a new place to establish a home.

Robust investment earnings helped Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) achieve strong results in 2016-17.

The inaugural Rhythm ‘n Ribs Festival in Yorkton drew large crowds over the weekend – an estimated 15,000. The attraction, world class barbecue, ribs, and pulled pork, from a quintet of specialized rib trucks.