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The viral ALS fundraising Ice Bucket Challenge came to Yorkton in a big way in a mass dunking organized by Canadian Tire that involved 120 participants and a dozen local businesses and organizations.

Six new roadside cameras have been installed to enhance the road information provided by the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.

Saskatchewan patients with a rare form of cystic fibrosis will soon have access to a new oral medication. Beginning September 1, 2014, the province will provide coverage of Kalydeco to treat patients with a rare form of cystic fibrosis.

A month-long investigation in the case of severely injured infant has come to an end with the arrest of a 22-year-old Cote First Nation man. Levar Shingoose is currently in custody facing one charge of aggravated assault.

Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble.

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall agreed to offer consumers in both provinces greater choice and convenient access to locally produced wine and craft spirits.

Summer vacation is coming to an end and children will soon be returning to school. CAA Saskatchewan reminds drivers to slow down and to be extra aware of children on foot, on bicycles, near buses, in school zones, parks and playgrounds.

A camp for keyboardists held in Yorkton last week was a first. While the Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music has been around for 14 years, holding a camp annually, until this year the event was always held in Ontario.

The annual restriction on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan ends August 31. Starting September 1, homeowners are encouraged to prune their elms to help keep them healthy.

Revised labour force numbers released today by Statistics Canada show employment growth in Saskatchewan is even stronger than first reported last week. There are 8,700 more people working in Saskatchewan than a year ago.