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Influenza immunizations

Influenza immunizations

Influenza immunization clinics begin on October 31, 2016. Over the coming week, a listing of all Sunrise Health Region influenza immunization clinics will be delivered to every home mailbox in the region.
Public Library systems expand support

Public Library systems expand support

As Saskatchewan celebrates the 40th anniversary of Library Week from October 16 to 22, the province’s public libraries are increasing support for library patrons experiencing print disabilities.
Wetlands: part of the carbon solution

Wetlands: part of the carbon solution

In the current round of discussion regarding carbon taxes, caps and credits, carbon storage, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and GHG storage or sinks, there has been little to no mention of the role that wetlands play in the fight against climate chan
Tornado man helps take pics to next level

Tornado man helps take pics to next level

You get out of that box... somehow change your perspective out of that ugly, boring box, photos go instantly from snap shots to photographs.
Eddie the Paratrooper

Eddie the Paratrooper

Eyes flashing, filled with life. We were sixteen and grown half-men; too big to partake in the fullness of the festivities but we could still dress up.
History corner - Al Capone, Chicago gangster, likely visited in Southern Saskatchewan during Prohib

History corner - Al Capone, Chicago gangster, likely visited in Southern Saskatchewan during Prohib

In 1919, the USA enacted Prohibition across the whole country. Saskatchewan was under Prohibition since 1915, but there were liquor manufacturers like Harry Bronfman of Yorkton, who were operating legally to supply medicinal liquor to drug stores.
Story Slam attracts varied writers

Story Slam attracts varied writers

The inaugural Story Slam competition brought together a group of area writers to tell their stories, promising the prize of total glory to whoever brought the highest score from the panel of five judges.

Alleged coke dealer pleads not guilty

A Regina woman accused of trafficking cocaine in Yorkton has pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by Queen’s Bench judge alone.
Guilty plea in crystal meth case

Guilty plea in crystal meth case

A 26-year-old Yorkton man has pleaded guilty to trafficking crystal meth. Five people were arrested October 11 following a police investigation and the search of two vehicles and two residences in Yorkton.
Anniversary

Anniversary

The Parkland Mall in Yorkton opened its doors back in Oct. 7, 1976. The Mall marked its 40th Anniversary Thursday with a brief presentation at the food court, which included birthday cake for all in attendance.
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