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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.
Funding provided for conservation projects

Funding provided for conservation projects

Supporting Saskatchewan’s vibrant past, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $143,000 in heritage conservation projects across the province.
Influenza immunization still available

Influenza immunization still available

Influenza season usually runs until early spring. Getting vaccinated is your best defense against getting influenza. “So far, Sunrise Health Region has not experienced an influenza outbreak.
Man faces 11 counts of child sex assault

Man faces 11 counts of child sex assault

A 23-year-old Yorkton man accused of sexually assaulting an undisclosed number of young girls has been denied bail. Colin Focht has been charged with 11 counts of sexual assault involving girls under the age of 16.
Melville man pleads guilty to meth trafficking

Melville man pleads guilty to meth trafficking

A 42-year-old Melville man will be going to jail for trafficking methamphetamine, the only question that remains is for how long. Lucius Kowaski pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking and faced a sentencing hearing February 19.
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