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Use of coal a climate change issue

Use of coal a climate change issue

Premier Brad Wall said today that with 30 per cent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions coming from coal-fired electricity and its forecasted expansion in both emerging economies and countries like Japan and Germany carbon capture and storage (CC
Alleged sex offender Alan John Davidson released

Alleged sex offender Alan John Davidson released

A former RCMP constable facing three counts of sexual assault involving people under the age of 18 in Yorkton has been released on $2,500 bail. Alan John Davidson, 59, appeared in Yorkton court April 2.
Remand in forcible confinement case

Remand in forcible confinement case

A 51-year-old man remains in custody in Yorkton today following a domestic dispute that turned ugly on the long weekend.
Samara Yung launches latest recording

Samara Yung launches latest recording

Yorkton’s own Samara Yung is back with a new country album; ‘This is Me.’ “This album was a whole bunch of firsts for me,” Yung told Yorkton This Week.
April Fool’s!

April Fool’s!

Our front page picture last week of the two-headed dog was a joke. Polycephaly is a real condition that does occur in many animals, including dogs and even humans. This photo, however is of two border collies.
History Corner - Construction of the Town Hall

History Corner - Construction of the Town Hall

Serious controversy among the council of the day regarding the construction of the Town Hall resulted in Mayor Collacott’s resignation along with 4 councillors. Finally, the work was contracted to J.W. Christie, who employed J.P.
Spring Expo set for weekend

Spring Expo set for weekend

The annual Spring Expo will be held in Yorkton this week at the Gallagher Centre.
New tanning rules for Saskatchewan

New tanning rules for Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan plans to develop regulations that will prohibit the use of indoor tanning beds by youth under 18 years of age. The regulations are expected to be finalized in time for implementation in summer 2015.
Good Spirit School Division hires new top administrator

Good Spirit School Division hires new top administrator

The Good Spirit School Division has hired a new director of education. Rhae-Ann Holoien will replace outgoing director Dwayne Reeve effective August 1, 2015.
Whodunnit?

Whodunnit?

MC Knoll School held its annual Survivor fundraiser night April 1. This year, during the day, the senior students (Grades 7 and 8) led the younger kids in solving the mystery of the missing knight.
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