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Armed robbery attempt at Saltcoats

Armed robbery attempt at Saltcoats

Police are looking for two suspects who tried to rob the Saltcoats Credit Union at gunpoint last week. At 1:57 p.m.
Union head calls for sit down

Union head calls for sit down

The heart of the Fire Protective Services Operational Review came down to how best to hit industry targets in terms of responses.
Yorkton’s weather man... sort of

Yorkton’s weather man... sort of

After 48 years with the federal government, Environment Canada’s senior climatologist, Dave Phillips, still answers his own phone.
History Corner - St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church

History Corner - St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church

Among other postcards, photos, drawings and articles, this postcard of the very early years of St.
Local Unemployment up 1.7 per cent in 2015

Local Unemployment up 1.7 per cent in 2015

Although unemployment numbers are still relatively low for the Yorkton-Melville region compared to the rest of Canada, the latest numbers from Statistics Canada indicate an local economy in decline. In December 2015, the unemployment rate stood at 5.
Canora man back in custody for sex assault

Canora man back in custody for sex assault

A 30-year-old Canora man accused of sexual interference with a person under the age of 16 and possession of child pornography is back in custody on new, similar charges and failing to comply with an undertaking.
School divisions trial drags on

School divisions trial drags on

Five weeks ended up being not even close to enough time for a court challenge between the Yorkton area’s public and separate school boards.
Lowest unemployment rate in Canada

Lowest unemployment rate in Canada

In December 2015, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 5.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the lowest rate among provinces and well below the national average of 7.1 per cent.
Yorkton’s mildest winter in 63 years

Yorkton’s mildest winter in 63 years

If it feels like winter has finally arrived, just wait a few days.
January is Active Living Month

January is Active Living Month

The City of Yorkton has declared January Active Living Month and there is a plethora of free and near-free activities available around town to help people stay active.
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