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D-Day parade goes Friday

The annual D-Day parade and service will be held in Yorkton Friday.
YRHS bands win big in Chicago

YRHS bands win big in Chicago

A group of 88 local high school musicians recently put Yorkton on the map south of the border with both their talent and their behaviour.

Fatality arises from area rollover

This story has been corrected to reflect the fact the deceased was not the driver of the vehicle.Yorkton This Week apologizes for the error. Two survivors of a SUV rollover May 27 that claimed a young life last week are out of danger.
Smilin' Johnnie and his Prairie Pals

Smilin' Johnnie and his Prairie Pals

This picture features "Smilin' Johnnie and his Prairie Pals" performing in the studio on the CJGX Sunbeam Show in Yorkton in 1946. Smilin' Johnnie and his wife Eleanor Dahl entertained for 60 years across Canada. They were home-based artists.
SALTCOATS - Garden party coming soon

SALTCOATS - Garden party coming soon

Saltcoats Beautification Committee Spring Report The gardening season finally is here, so our committee is very busy.

Slot machines added

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) casinos are getting 250 additional slot machines. Once installed in early 2015, SIGA will have a total of 2,120 slot machines at its six casinos.
Missile command gets failing grade

Missile command gets failing grade

First-term U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida is already among the House's most conservative members, but his Republican primary challenger claims to be even more so -- but with a quixotic, longtime hobby as a costumed, role-playing "gamer.

SAID funding increase

For the third year in a row, eligible beneficiaries of the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program will be receiving an increase to their monthly benefits, beginning June 1, 2014.
An audacious invitation from John

An audacious invitation from John

Walter Farquharson is a true believer, but not in a dogmatic way.
Co-op car winner

Co-op car winner

Twelve lucky contestants were still in the running to win a 2014 Ford Fiesta courtesy of the Yorkton Co-op as the final "start up" was held Saturday, May 24th.
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