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A big win at PHC

A big win at PHC

Manitoba resident Calvin Paul has won $65,010.38 on the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)’s Rider Nation progressive jackpot at the Painted Hand Casino.

Mayoral race comes down to the wire

The people of Yorkton have spoken, and they wanted a change. Five new faces are joining city council, and for most of the evening it appeared as though there would be a change in the mayor's chair as well.
Former Ob-Gyn pleads not guilty

Former Ob-Gyn pleads not guilty

A former Yorkton gynecologist has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting numerous patients between 2001 and 2008. Dr. Mohammed Haque was originally charged on February 2 of this year after six women came former with allegations.
Jail for child porn possession

Jail for child porn possession

A 50-year-old Yorkton man will be spending his weekends in jail until a 90-day sentence for child porn possession has been served.
Eight years for home invasion

Eight years for home invasion

A 25-year-old Yorkton man is headed to federal penitentiary having pleaded guilty to a May 15 home invasion and assault causing bodily harm.
In Focus - YFF winner about defending Canada’s skies

In Focus - YFF winner about defending Canada’s skies

As the camera pans across the assortment of barns that represent the only factory for fighter aircraft in Canada, located in Carman, Manitoba, you immediately get the sense that it’s proprietor is a bit of an eccentric at the minimum.
Gas rates

Gas rates

The Government of Saskatchewan today approved SaskEnergy’s adjustments to both its Commodity and Delivery Service rates, as recommended by the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel.
Access launches HyperSpeed100 Internet service

Access launches HyperSpeed100 Internet service

Lightning fast Internet has arrived in Yorkton. Boasting download speeds of up to 100Mbps, Access Communications is excited to announce that AccessHyperSpeed 100 is now available.
2017 call for submissions and entry fee

2017 call for submissions and entry fee

The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce that it is now accepting entries for the 2017 Yorkton Film Festival. 2017 marks the festival’s 70th year of celebrating the best in Canadian short film.

Game mimicks soccer well

At some point in our lives how we view ‘games’ seems to change. We are eager at 10, 15, to drag out checkers with dad, chess with big brothers, cribbage boards with grandparents. In our later teens many explore role playing games.
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