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Police dogs special members of RCMP

Police dogs special members of RCMP

Corporal Chris Lohnes is a dog handler with the RCMP based out of the Yorkton rural detachment. In addition to working with partner Musqua on cases throughout the region, he is also helping develop younger dogs and prospective handlers for the force.

Lower speed limit

A section of Highway 10 East will see lower speed limits established following a unanimous decision of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.
No zeal for futuristic Real Steel

No zeal for futuristic Real Steel

Real Steel (DVD/Blu-Ray) - Dir. Shawn Levy. Starring Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly.

New Chamber head looks at 2012

As the new president of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Ron Irvine said he wants to focus on some strategic goals the organization has set for 2012. Irvine said through a recent strategic planning session four goals were laid out for the year ahead.

Heart Month set in city

Heart Month was officially declared for February by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.
Earlobe modification growing

Earlobe modification growing

When Tattoos Aren't Nearly Enough: In some primitive cultures, beauty and status are displayed via large holes in the earlobe from which to hang heavy ornaments or to insert jewels or tokens, and BBC News reported in November that an "increasing" num
R.M. health donation

R.M. health donation

Garry Dubiel, the Reeve of the R.M. of Garry presented a cheque for $1,000 to Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation, to help fund the conceptual plan for a new regional hospital.
Meeting sought input on education

Meeting sought input on education

The Good Spirit School Division met with the public this week to help establish its priorities over the next five years.

Film Festival looks to promote with banners

The Yorkton Film Festival wants to hang banners in the city to commemorate its 65 years. "As you are aware The Yorkton Film Festival is celebrating 65 years of Film in 2012.

Land gets rezoned commercial

The City of Yorkton is moving to rezone lands for commercial development. The City is undertaking a new commercial development in lands surrounding the Tourism/Chamber of Commerce building, east of Highway 9 South and north of Highway 16 East.
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