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Chess variants too good not to explore

Regular readers will be aware I am a huge fan of chess. Over the years I have written on many chess variants from Shogi to Omega Chess, and I’m back to that common theme over the next two or three issues.
Learn about Alzheimer’s

Learn about Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan is hosting an evening of education, intended to help people understand Alzheimer’s and dementia. This will take place on Tuesday, January 31 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
A Taste of Science opens at WDM

A Taste of Science opens at WDM

Science. Alternately lauded and vilified, often for the same reasons, it impacts every aspect of our lives.
Robbie Burns Day: the making of the haggis

Robbie Burns Day: the making of the haggis

Fair fa’ your honest sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin’-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye worthy o’ a grace As lang’s my arm.
History Corner - Airline of yesteryears

History Corner - Airline of yesteryears

Trans-Canada Airline’s great Super Constellation Skyliners provided a new high in luxury, speed and passenger comfort.
Canada 150 - Assembly moves into Leg chamber

Canada 150 - Assembly moves into Leg chamber

January 25 is a recurring day in Canadian history. It was on this day in 1791 that the British Parliament approved splitting Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada.
Correction

Correction

There were two errors associated with a photo (“Everybody dances at Malanka,” Page A1 Yorkton This Week, January 18, 2017) from the Malanka celebrations held at the Gallagher Centre Flexihall January 14.
SaskPower cash counter closing

SaskPower cash counter closing

As of June 1, SaskPower customers in Yorkton will no longer be able to pay their power bills at the utility’s office on Broadway Avenue.
Monday Warrants

Monday Warrants

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court January 23: Timothy Dillon Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincial Court at 306-786-1400 or their local police service.
First Bachelor of Nursing students to graduate in June

First Bachelor of Nursing students to graduate in June

Parkland College’s annual graduation ceremony this June will include another major milestone.
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