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Last year was another strong one for Saskatchewan's economy as population, employment, exports and manufacturing are all on track to hit new record levels.

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"We are really pleased to announce that the new haematology analyzer has arrived," said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation.

RCMP officers across the province were busy New Year's Eve and Yorkton was no exception. "It was busier than a normal night, but not overly," said Cpl. Donald Dyker of the municipal detachment.

Saskatchewan saw a 10 per cent decrease in employment insurance (EI) claims in October 2013 compared to October 2012 - the biggest decrease in Canada.

The New Year dawned bright and cold in Yorkton. The low temperature January 1 was -33, which felt like -38 with the wind chill, not record setting, but considerably colder than the average of -23.

The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 became law in Saskatchewan on January 1, 2014.

In Saskatchewan to Dec 28, there were 161 lab-confirmed cases of influenza, seven hospitalizations of people with severe influenza-related illness, and three deaths.

Lynn Strendin, left, greets guests during the official opening of her exhibition, the first of 2014, at pARTners Gallery in the Yorkton Public Library.

What are some of the highlights of the year? This was an important year because we had to show the government we could raise money for the new regional hospital, and do what we normally do at the same time.