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Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP have arrested three suspects related to a double homicide on the Standing Buffalo First Nation October 11.

Canadian Armed Forces Reservist Bombardier Matthew Fairbank and his civilian employer Greg Moskal were recognized at an Army Reserve Recognition Day event in the city last Wednesday.

The Rural Municipality of Wallace has agreed to transfer another half-section of land to the City of Yorkton.

The Bank of Canada will begin issuing the new $20 note in November. The $100 and $50 notes are already out, but it is with the introduction of the $20 that many Canadians will really begin to see polymer notes in their wallets.

AARON RM NAGY: Nagy is 28 and a radio broadcaster as an on air announcer. I am running for council because I believe the younger generation needs to take charge and have a voice on council.

LES ARNELIEN: Our priority in city spending is and should always be to provide our citizens with all the municipal services to enhance the quality of life in Yorkton.

Saskatchewan football fans will soon be able to show their Rider Pride on almost any ride. Starting Oct. 1, SGI will begin offering its Rider specialty plates in a smaller format for use on motorcycles and snowmobiles.

Saskatchewan's July retail sales were the highest on record for the month, hitting $1.47 billion according to a report on retail sales released by Statistics Canada today. Sales increased by 9.1 per cent over the same period for July 2011.

Get well wishes go out to Edith Simle, now living in Esterhazy, who has been under the weather of late. We're happy to hear that you are back home at the Maple Street Manor, Edith.

July's average weekly earnings reached an all-time record, according to a Statistics Canada report released today. Average weekly earnings in the province were $929.31, surpassing the previous record of $917.55 set in March 2012.