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Crokinole has a Canadian beginning

Since the beginning of this series I have purposely put off writing about one particular game, likely because I have never been quite sure how to address it without simply gushing.
Canadian Ranger’s Patrol recognized

Canadian Ranger’s Patrol recognized

On March 1, 2015 an awards ceremony was held by the Canadian Forces to acknowledge the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group.
Sunrise Health Region marks 50th year

Sunrise Health Region marks 50th year

This year marks a milestone in Sunrise Health Region that will be hard to outdo. It is the 50th anniversary of the medical practice of family physician, Dr. Michael Bishop, in the community of Kamsack. Dr.

News of the Weird - Ambulance ride safer than hospital

It turns out that a person having a heart attack is usually safer to be in an ambulance headed to a hospital than to already be a patient in a hospital, according to a study by University of North Carolina researchers.
Legion poster winners recognized

Legion poster winners recognized

Each year the Legion Sponsors the National Literacy and Poster Contest based on the theme of Remembrance. Over 100,000 young Canadians participate every year. General Alexander Ross Branch #77 had 428 entries from the schools in Yorkton.
Too much for a ring to contain

Too much for a ring to contain

The stars of High Impact Wrestling returned to Melville for the first time in 2015, presenting ‘Devilution’ at the Community Works building Saturday. The night included a five-match card, including Shaun Moore makes a power move on Merle Graves.
CAA’s Worst Roads Campaign

CAA’s Worst Roads Campaign

Spring is in the air. With melting snow and ice, the conditions of our well travelled roads and highways will be much more evident. The return of spring also means it’s time for CAA Saskatchewan’s Worst Roads Campaign.
$1.7B expansion for Mosaic's K3 potash mine

$1.7B expansion for Mosaic's K3 potash mine

“It will result in more jobs and more jobs means more business for Yorkton; you get more people shopping here, more people building homes …” — Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney A recent $1.
New top cop stresses community

New top cop stresses community

My wife and myself and my kids are really excited to be here. — Staff Sgt. Greg Nichol Yorkton RCMP Boss After 27 years with the RCMP, the last 15 in Kamsack, the only place Staff Sergeant Greg Nichol would have considered transferring was Yorkton.
Child sex assault suspect Robert William Paterson released on bail

Child sex assault suspect Robert William Paterson released on bail

A 37-year-old British Columbia man accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been released on bail.
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