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"Jake's Gift" is a tribute to World War II veterans

"Jake's Gift" is a tribute to World War II veterans

It’s appropriate that, at the country’s 150th anniversary, the Stars for Saskatchewan season ends with a play celebrating history.
Fear of snakes is unfounded

Fear of snakes is unfounded

Snakes elicit emotion in people, most reacting negatively. “Why is it that we fear these snakes?” questioned Ray Poulin with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina.
New Godfrey Dean exhibit reflects a longing

New Godfrey Dean exhibit reflects a longing

Dolls evoke emotions for many, and it is those emotions which photographer Vera Saltzman has tried to capture in her exhibition ‘Winnie and Sue’.
Protecting ecosystems requires diverse approach

Protecting ecosystems requires diverse approach

A broadly integrated approach is required if we are to conserve threatened ecosystem such as prairie grasslands.
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
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