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The Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) has its Yorkton-Melville candidate for the next federal election.

"Selfie fever" has begun to sully the sacred Islamic pilgrimages to Mecca, according to scholars who complained to Arab News in September.

The Government of Saskatchewan is moving to enhance the province's debt collection law. These amendments will strengthen the present system and improve the seizure and sale of assets.

Yorkton's fire chief presented certificates of heroism and special fire department medallions to two youths November 25 for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle.

The Yorkton Girl Guides Santa's Little Helpers Christmas Shopping Extravaganza was held at Sacred Heart High School in the city Sunday.

Yorkton All That Jazz presented its Christmas Show in the Parkland Room of the Painted Hand Casino in the city last Thursday evening.

The Salvation Army is gearing up for the Christmas season once again. For those who need help to make it through this holiday, hamper applications are now available at the Thrift Store at 20 Betts.

Mark your calendars for Sun., Dec. 7. "Spirit of Christmas in Carols". The event is at 1:30 p.m. and held at the Saltcoats and District Community Hall.

Effective Monday, Dec. 1, individuals who have not received the influenza immunization for the 2014-15 influenza season will be required to wear a mask when entering any Sunrise Health Region facilities where patient care and services are provided.

Social media, online game meat ads and exotic pets don't seem to have a lot in common. But in Saskatchewan and many other jurisdictions across the country, they're adding up to a serious problem of wildlife trafficking and social media scams.