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A 15-year-old charged with aggravated assault and theft of a purse pled guilty to those and a number of other property crimes in Yorkton Provincial Court last week.

Saskatchewan provincial parks experienced steady visitation levels and implemented millions in capital upgrades this summer. Government has committed more than $13 million to parks capital projects for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

Almost two years in the making, Good Spirit School Division's long-term strategic plan has been rolled out to educators across the region.

The Yorkton Community Bands under the direction of Larry Pearen are ready to begin their new 2012-13 season.

The mother of a child who was allegedly forcibly confined by a teacher at an area school last year is considering taking legal action against Good Spirit School Division.

In an emotional statement on the steps of City Hall today, James Wilson, Yorkton mayor, announced he will not seek a second term. Wilson cited a "new opportunity" with his employer, Sasktel, as the reason for what he said was a tough decision.

Less than a week after Yorkton Mayor James Wilson announced he will not seek re-election in October, a veteran member of Yorkton Council has thrown his hat in the ring.

This week I thought I'd provide a little information on a fishing-related project I undertook over a few days off from work. I embarked on an attempt to make my own fish hooks. When it comes to making hooks there are generally two main options.

Thom Barker has joined Yorkton This Week as a reporter. Barker, 49, was born in Regina, and has an extensive background in journalism.

A new one-dollar coin commemorating the 100th Grey Cup, Canada's single biggest annual sporting event, was recently unveiled by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint.