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Earl and Gerry-Ann Fraser know what it's like first hand to have a child with special needs; they are raising a grandson with Downs Syndrome. Not only that, Earl said, as the Boston Pizza franchisees in Yorkton they see it virtually every day.

The Canadian Red Cross and SaskCentral today announced that effective immediately, cash donations to help Albertans devastated by recent flooding will be accepted at participating Saskatchewan credit unions until July 26, 2013.

Cathy Michaluk's son, Vince, 28, was diagnosed high-functioning Asperger syndrome and has received support through various organizations over the years.

Sunrise Health Region is launching its "Respect the Boundaries" tobacco free initiative. Use of all tobacco products will be prohibited in health facilities, on grounds and in parking lots effective Monday, July 1, 2013.

Early-Bird Subscriptions are now available for the Yorkton Arts Council "Stars For Saskatchewan" 2013-2014 concert series! Nine great concerts, with an exciting variety of performers! Subscribers can enjoy substantial savings by purchasing their tick

The Western Financial YRHS Female Student of the Month for June 2013 is Argyro Karachalios. Argyro is a young lady in Grade 12 who takes on responsibility and does not disappoint.

Summer is here and that also means vacation time for a lot of Saskatchewan travellers. Before motorists head out for their summer holidays, CAA Saskatchewan recommends taking note of some important summer road safety tips.

- The Washington Post reported in April that the federal government is due to spend $890,000 this year to safeguard ... nothing.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for July to September 2013. The maximum basic OAS pension benefit paid to people 65 years of age and older will increase from $546.

Valmore Howard will spend the next 15 months in prison after pleading guilty last week to six counts of theft, three counts of mischief and one count each of break and enter and breach of an undertaking.