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Hair sheep make good rural sideline

Hair sheep make good rural sideline

Sheep have proven a perfect sideline for a Yorkton-area couple who both work in the city, but who wanted to do something on their quarter section of land west of the city. "We got into it back in 2000.
Miniature game play worth trying

Miniature game play worth trying

Gaming with miniatures has a long, and proud tradition. People have been re-playing the great battle of history with small lead soldiers for decades and enjoying every minute of it.

Near normal temperatures predicted

According to The Weather Network's Fall Outlook, most Canadians can expect above normal temperatures to continue through September, October and November.
Registry goes out with a bang

Registry goes out with a bang

Gun enthusiasts from across Saskatchewan celebrated last weekend the passing of the much-despised long gun registry with the MP who is largely credited with killing it.
Missing woman found

Missing woman found

Deborah James, the woman who went missing from Southey (as reported in our print edition this morning) has been found. No further information is available at this time.

Watch for insects

A warm summer on the Prairies has increased the risk of insect infestation in stored grain. Grain producers can take steps now and prevent insect infestations in stored grain, according to the Canadian Grain Commission.
Seniors Housing shortage reduced

Seniors Housing shortage reduced

The housing shortage for Yorkton low- to moderate-income seniors was reduced last week by almost a third with the official opening of Allan Bay Manor in the city's south end.
Fifty years of community service

Fifty years of community service

The Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Auxiliary celebrated its 50th anniversary with a supper in the city Sunday. The idea for an AN & AF Ladies Auxiliary originated in 1961.

Pedestrian hit

On September 18, 2012 at 8:40 AM the Yorkton City RCMP received a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle, pedestrian collision at the intersection of Broadway Street and Franklin Avenue in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Prison escapee on the lam

Prison escapee on the lam

On September 11, 2012, inmate Kevin Masuskapoe was discovered missing during the Riverbend Institution 9:30 p.m. count.
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