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A multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign for a centre proposing to tell the story of modern crop production in Canada was kicked off at Tourism Yorkton's headquarters at an event on Friday.

A large new sign for Broadway Corner indicates eight businesses will be part of the development. Calling it Phase I, Darryl Meier, CMA, General Manager, Development with Harvard Developments Inc.

Saskatchewan's economy had a banner year in 2011 and the New Year is projected to be even better.

The City of Yorkton will be participating with the National Research Council Canada for study on Particulate Transport and Accumulation in storm water Ponds.

Ross Fisher, executive director of The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, submitted this Q&A as an update on the charitable organization's activities in 2011 and its plans for 2012.

HOMES Jon and Roy 7-out-of-10 Winter in Saskatchewan has fully tightened us in its icy grip. In late December, one can only patiently remember what July's heat feels like. It's such a dream-like recollection.

The Parkland College campus in Kamsack is getting a fresh look thanks to a handful of students enrolled in the Essential Skills program. Those registered in the Grade 10/GED programs have been hard at work since Dec.

Saskatchewan is again leading the nation with the largest percentage increase in retail sales figures among the provinces on a year-over-year basis according to figures released by Statistics Canada today.

Three new events will help expand the tourism opportunities in the city of Yorkton in 2012. The Yorkton Exhibition Association (YEA) is behind two of the events, hosting an already announced SSRA Snow Drags, as well as planning a new Seniors' Expo.

Eva Huber and Lois Lomenda from Stockholm attended coffee row on Tues., Dec. 13. Eva does lovely baking and had a display of Christmas favorites for sale all morning.