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Kirsten MacDonald takes on Miss Teenage

Kirsten MacDonald takes on Miss Teenage

A young woman from Yorkton is going to make her mark on the stage. Kirsten MacDonald is taking part in Miss Teenage Saskatchewan, with the goal of making it to the national event in Toronto. MacDonald has always wanted to do a pageant for years.

News of the Weird - A statue of relief

(1) The “public art” statues unveiled in January by Fort Myers, Florida Mayor Randy Henderson included a metal structure by sculptor Edugardo Carmona of a man walking a dog, with the dog “lifting his leg” beside a pole.

Collection worthy

Some games just grab your attention, and when Hocus first showed up at www.kickstarter.com it was one that did exactly that. The reason for the interest was based on it being a card game, so the cost was reasonable.
Ob/Gyn charged with sex assaults

Ob/Gyn charged with sex assaults

The sexual assault case of a 72-year-old former Yorkton Obstetrician-Gynecologist has been adjourned until March 28 to allow the defence a chance to examine the Crown’s disclosure. Dr.
Five years for sexual interference

Five years for sexual interference

A 31-year-old Canora man will serve five years in federal penitentiary, less 71 days time-served, for sexual interference and possession of child pornography.
Family breaks silence on sister’s killing

Family breaks silence on sister’s killing

You take it personally, maybe that’s not a good way to look at it, but you do take it personally.
World War soldiers commemorated

World War soldiers commemorated

Through its GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program, the Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing the sacrifices of three First and Second World War soldiers who paid the ultimate price for their province and country.
History Corner - Broadway Street - looking East from Second Avenue. Circa 1894

History Corner - Broadway Street - looking East from Second Avenue. Circa 1894

On the north side, the two storey building on the left is R.A. Patrick’s drug store, next is Markham’s livery barn. Both these buildings are situated where the Dunlop Block now stands.
Fines issued in explosives case

Fines issued in explosives case

A 39-year-old Yorkton man has been fined for possession of explosives. James Loder was arrested in August 2015 after the RCMP received a complaint from the accused’s employer about stolen explosives.
City Council proclaims Feb. 24 ‘Pink Day’

City Council proclaims Feb. 24 ‘Pink Day’

The Canadian Red Cross in partner with the Yorkton Regional High School made a request of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday to declare today (Feb. 24), Pink Day in the city.
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