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While highway construction is usually associated with the warm summer months, drivers should be aware that certain types of work can take place year-round.

Local reaction to the February 11 federal budget has been mixed. Parkland College president Fay Myers was in Ottawa for the budget presentation and came away optimistic. "It was very good to be here," she said.

The RCMP is once again calling on Canadian children to help them name a new batch of potential police dogs. Ten German Shepherd puppies were recently born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta.

The Motorcycle Review Committee's report on findings is now public and has been presented to government for review. The Motorcycle Review Committee was formed last year in response to concerns about motorcycle insurance rates in Saskatchewan.

Power rate hikes are necessary to replace aging infrastructure and add new capacity to meet growing demand and the elevated expectations of consumers.

Reversing last year's rankings, more Canadians are citing saving for retirement as a top financial priority compared to those who are prioritizing paying off debt, according to the 24th Annual RBC RRSP Poll.

SGI has submitted a proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a net increase of 5.2 per cent to Saskatchewan Auto Fund vehicle insurance rates. The proposal includes the following components: A 2.7 per cent revenue increase A 3.

Free Community lunch - Sat., Feb 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church (by the water tower). --- On Fri.

The Government of Saskatchewan will set a new mill rate factor limit of 9.0 for the 2014 taxation year for all municipalities to support fairer taxation among municipal property tax classes.

The Yorkton Arts Council is so pleased to bring you John Gracie, the next Star in the 2013-2014 "Stars For Saskatchewan" concert series. John will be performing excerpts from his Vintage Vegas show, with favorites from Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.