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Fascination held for the turtle

Fascination held for the turtle

Turtles are fascinating creatures. Or, at least that is the view of Kelsey Marchand with the University of Regina who has spent the last couple of years studying them in the urban environment of Regina.
History Corner - Diagram of the major working components of a grain elevator

History Corner - Diagram of the major working components of a grain elevator

From Saskatchewan Wheat Pool records: 1. Driveway & receiving area 2. Elevating leg 3. Telescoping head 4. Distributor 5. Overhead shipping scale 6. Boxcar surge bin 7. Hopper car surge bin 8. Boxcar loading spout 9. Hopper car loading spout 10.

Yorkton Boardgamers Guild - Two games from noted designers

Last week the focus was on a pair of game designers with interesting pedigrees. Croatian mathematics professor and draughts master, the late Ljuban Dedić, who created Croda, and former chess champion Emanuel Lasker who created Lasca (Laska).
Habitat for Humanity embarks on new build

Habitat for Humanity embarks on new build

Habitat for Humanity is embarking on its seventh build in Yorkton, this time through a unique partnership with the Ministry of Justice.
Council proclaims Rail Safety Week April 24 - 30

Council proclaims Rail Safety Week April 24 - 30

Yorkton Council has declared April 24 -30 as Rail Safety Week in the city following a presentation at its regular meeting Monday.

Kamsack man fined $1,200 for illegal hunting

Charges included hunting with spotlight, too close to a residence and without permission
Youths plead guilty to Lawrence Skoretz murder

Youths plead guilty to Lawrence Skoretz murder

Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to the second degree murder of Lawrence Skoretz.
Court of Queen's Bench ruling ends funding for non-Catholics attending Catholic schools

Court of Queen's Bench ruling ends funding for non-Catholics attending Catholic schools

A Court of Queen’s Bench decision on a local lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for public education in Saskatchewan, and possibly across the country.
Tax hike rises to almost 10 per cent

Tax hike rises to almost 10 per cent

Yorkton Council has passed its 2017 budget, and taxpayers will see a major hike, most of it the result of measures taken in the recent provincial budget.
Papequash sentenced to one-year for trafficking prescription drugs

Papequash sentenced to one-year for trafficking prescription drugs

A Key First Nation band councillor is headed for jail for trafficking prescription drugs.
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