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It is fall, and in Canada that means turning attention to winter pursuits such as curling.

In preparation for the municipal election Wednesday, Oct. 24, Yorkton This Week asked each of the candidates for mayor to supply a brief biography, and some information on why they are seeking election.

A Promising Flee Bird Courage 9-out-of-10 Brooklyn duo, Bird Courage, have been releasing lo-fi acoustic goodness since 2011.

Levi Beck was born in Salem, Wellington County, Ontario, December 13, 1860, son of Adam Beck, a native of Germany and Eliza (Speers) Beck from Ireland.

The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety is committed to ensuring the people of Saskatchewan are aware of their workplace rights and responsibilities.

The provincial government has announced effective 2013 it will remove the tax on parimutuel betting in Saskatchewan. The decision may allow some horse racing to survive in the year ahead.

The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan has purchased two fetal monitoring units for the maternity ward at the Sunrise Health Centre in the city.

Yorkton Council gave first readings to amend the City's Municipal Development Plan Bylaw and its Zoning Bylaw to make way for a major new residential complex on Morrison Drive.

Yorkton Council proclaimed two special weeks in the city during its regular meeting Monday. The Royal Canadian Legion, General Alexander Ross Branch #77 in Yorkton, appeared before Council requesting the week of Nov. 4 to Nov. 11 as Veteran's Week.

Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) is celebrating Education Week this week by honouring student achievement.