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As November approaches, it will not be long before poppies start showing up on lapels around the Yorkton area. The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2015 poppy campaign officially launches on Friday.

Effective Oct. 26,, spots for handicap parking and 20 and 30 minute drop-off parking have been moved from the curb in front of the Yorkton Regional Health Centre to a new location, The change is necessary to comply with fire regulations.

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel’s recommendations for SaskEnergy’s adjustments to both its Commodity and Delivery Service rates.

SaskTel has announced eight new rural communities will be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service by mid 2016.

Nominations are now being accepted for eight Directors to serve on the 2016 Board of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court October 26, 2015: Ricky Falkowsky Leila Thomson Patricia Twardzik Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincial Court at 306-786-1400

The Farming for Health committee presented the proceeds of the 2015 crop year to The Health Foundation at the annual Gala Night in Yorkton. The proceeds go into the fund for a new Regional Hospital.

Ian Slimmon, Manager of Grain Millers Canada operations in Yorkton, presented a cheque for $5,000 to Ross Fisher, Executive Director, of The Health Foundation, to assist paying for a new CT scanner.

In September 2015, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 5.1 per cent (seasonally adjusted), marking two consecutive years the province has had the lowest unemployment rate among the provinces. The national unemployment rate in September stood at 7.

Jordan McIntosh is a newcomer to the world of country music. The native of Carleton Place, located just outside of Ottawa, will take a step in that career Nov. 2 in Yorkton when he opens for Brett Kissel.