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Yorkton's Fire Protective Services participated in a 'mock disaster' training exercise. The training took place with the support of LDM Foods whose worksite was utilized in the exercise.

Last week, Good Spirit and Christ the Teacher school divisions celebrated Education week with the theme "Supporting and Celebrating Success.

The number of students enrolled in Saskatchewan schools this year is 170,582, up 1.27 per cent from last year with an increase of 2,140 students overall.

Flu Clinics for Bredenbury Area are: Saltcoats, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Churchbridge, Nov. 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. The community expresses deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Donald Thorvaldson.

A new Yorkton author has launched her debut book: Jessica's Perception. "This is my first novel," said Marsha Meadows, a pseudonym for the author. "The inspiration for it came from parts of my own life and having been a (hair) stylist for 37-years.

Ledcor Group will build the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)'s new liquor distribution warehouse at Regina's Global Transportation Hub. Ledcor was chosen through a public Request for Quote process.

The Saskatchewan government released its blueprint for Saskatchewan over the next year as the annual Throne Speech was presented in the Legislature.

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched on online consultation tool to inform development of a provincial Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan to better meet the mental health and addictions support needs of clients and families.

Rumours that a new building supplies store will open in Yorkton have been confirmed.

An 85-year-old Langenburg woman is dead following a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 16 near Saltcoats Monday.