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Yorkton turns to Maple Creek for heritage conservation tips

Yorkton turns to Maple Creek for heritage conservation tips

When Royce Pettyjohn was given the job of community and economic development for Maple Creek in 2011, things were looking pretty bleak in his hometown of around 2500 people in southwestern Saskatchewan.
Canada 150 - Exploding mountain makes big splash

Canada 150 - Exploding mountain makes big splash

In 1958, we were not quite as sentimental about geography as we are today. On this date in that year, Canada blew up a mountain in what was, up to that time, the world’s largest peacetime non-nuclear explosion.
YRHS robotics takes Sumobot championship

YRHS robotics takes Sumobot championship

The Yorkton Regional High School’s robotics program notched another win into their belts at the Sask Polytechnic myRobotRumble. The team of James Thiessen and Brett Guenther took home first place in the tournament.

Crowds Enjoy Time in 'Hilda's Yard'

Equinox already gearing up for Canada Day production
Moskaluke wins country album Juno

Moskaluke wins country album Juno

Langenburg's Jess Moskaluke took home the biggest honour of her young career April 2 at the Juno Awards in Ottawa.

Big board for Canadian checkers

It is always interesting when the history of a game comes with a good story attached. Canadian checkers is certainly one such game.
Pow Wow

Pow Wow

The Yorkton Tribal Council was the host of their first Pow Wow. Dancers from across southern Saskatchewan attended the event. The event was part of the celebration of the Yorkton Tribal Council’s 20th anniversary in 2017.
Announcing CAA’s sixth annual worst roads campaign

Announcing CAA’s sixth annual worst roads campaign

The popular CAA Saskatchewan Worst Roads campaign is back. From April 3rd to 28th, 2017, the worst roads travelled on by Saskatchewan drivers can be identified.
Police seek help locating murder suspect

Police seek help locating murder suspect

The RCMP has issued a warrant of arrest for an accused in connection with the death of Freedom GLADUE and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this individual.
Man charged in deadly September 2016 crash

Man charged in deadly September 2016 crash

A 19-year-old Yorkton man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death in a September 24, 2016 collision that claimed the lives of two others.
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