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News of the Weird - Finding balance in robotic realism

California inventor Matt McMullen, who makes the world’s most realistic life-sized female doll, the RealDoll (with exquisite skin texture and facial and body architecture, and which sells for $5,000 to $10,000, depending on customization), is working
RCMP case settled out-of-court

RCMP case settled out-of-court

An abuse complaint against the Yorkton RCMP by a 42-year-old Cote First Nation woman has been settled out-of -court.
City planning director resigns

City planning director resigns

The City of Yorkton is looking for a new director of planning and engineering. City manager Lonnie Kaal confirmed yesterday Gord Shaw, who has been at the helm of the planning department for six years is moving on.
Feds announce college funding

Feds announce college funding

As speculation grew last week about an early federal election call, government departments were busy rolling out funding promises galore.
Kamsack author releases second book

Kamsack author releases second book

Kamsack author G. D. (Gerald) Benneke brings local history to life again in his second book, Promised Land: Home and Family.
History Corner - Newspaper carriers

History Corner - Newspaper carriers

The 17 carriers look like happy entrepreneurs and the dog looks perfectly at ease with the group.
Saskatchewan calls for full repeal of cool

Saskatchewan calls for full repeal of cool

Today, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart reiterated the importance of the U.S. Senate’s outright repeal of Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) for beef and pork. “Frankly, this issue has been dragging on for far too long,” Stewart said.
Saskatchewan supports patients with hepatitis with new drug

Saskatchewan supports patients with hepatitis with new drug

Saskatchewan is marking World Hepatitis Day, July 28, joining efforts to raise awareness of the disease and support people living with hepatitis.
Soaking up Summer

Soaking up Summer

With temperatures reaching into the late 20s over the long weekend, locals made their way into water parks to stay cool. Gwen Oliva anticipates the cool spray of water at the park in Silver Heights.
SGI blitz targets pro drivers

SGI blitz targets pro drivers

This month, SGI has teamed up with the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) for its monthly traffic safety blitz. During August police will focus on commercial drivers to ensure they are following the rules of the road to keep all road users safe.
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