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The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced legislative amendments aimed at improving workplace health and safety in the province.

Winter has hit Saskatchewan in full force and motorists will now be sharing the provincial highways with 300 snow plows from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure as they remove snow and treat ice on the 26,000 km network.

A growth is a positive indicator for Yorkton says Mayor James Wilson. Wilson said that growth is helping in terms of funding services.

RIGHT WHERE I WANNA BE Jackie Guy Indie 7-out-of-10 Ah the sounds of classic country, the music owing to the likes of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle, are those you can't go wrong with as a base to your music.

The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, 2011 that will provide tenants with additional notice for upcoming rent increases.

Kinsmen Club of Yorkton presents 7th Annual An Evening of Comedy featuring Tim Nutt, St. Mary's Cultural Centre, Yorkton. Fri., Jan. 13. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Supper 7:30 p.m. Show & Dance to follow.

Garth Tillman 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.

Yorkton Saskatchewan Party MLA Greg Ottenbreit has been appointed Deputy Whip by Premier Brad Wall. "It's a house leadership position," explained Ottenbreit, who will act as deputy to Whip Randy Weekes.

Plans were announced at the Gallagher Centre on Monday for an initiative that will change the way crime is addressed in Yorkton.

The existing City Cemetery was given a new life Monday, as Yorkton Council approved a plan to expand the facility.