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Parkland College is happy to announce that the ninth annual Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic raised an estimated $33,600 for the Parkland College scholarship fund. It is the most successful Dollars for Scholars in Parkland College history.

Saskatchewan's population continues to grow, increasing by just more than 5,000 people in the first quarter of 2014, according to new figures released today by Statistics Canada.

It has been George Plews' ambition ever since he moved to Yorkton to see a Habitat for Humanity Restore in the city.

The Saskatchewan Order of Merit - the province's highest honour - is getting a new nomination deadline and a new investiture date to prepare for its 30th anniversary next year. The deadline for both 2014 and 2015 nominations is November 1, 2014.

On July 1, 1867 the federal Dominion of Canada was founded from three British colonies that became 4 provinces: Québec and Ontario, known then as Lower and Upper Canada; New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Dogs and their owners will soon have a dedicated park to exercise at. An Off-leash Recreation Area (Park) received approval from Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.

A permanent memorial to honour the memory of Allan Blakeney, former premier of Saskatchewan, was officially dedicated in the provincial capital. "This memorial will stand as a permanent testament to Mr.

Fire and police investigators believe a fire at St. Mary's School June 17 was arson.

Saskatchewan youth aged 14 and 15 must successfully complete The Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) and obtain a certificate in order to work over the summer and during the school year.

"Anyone who's interested in Saskatchewan history should visit Government House," Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Mark Docherty said.