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Haunted House plan needs community help

Halloween is only weeks away, and Blake DeJong is hoping that in that time a haunted house can be developed in the city to create a few scares and screams for people, and to raise funds for a good cause.

City wants strat plan

Yorkton Council has embarked upon a process to develop a Strategic Plan for the city. As part of that process Mayor James Wilson announced a Community Strategic Plan Conference to be held Oct. 28 - 30 at the Gallagher Centre.

Coffee day planned

The regular monthly Non Pot Luck Luncheon is Monday, September 20 in the Stirling Room. A note for future reference: Laketown Leaders will have community coffee on Monday and Tuesday, September 27 & 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Writer's Alliance celebrate anniversary

For an entire quarter-century, the Parkland Writers Alliance has been a continuing organization here in Yorkton.

Bullion coin released

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to announce that investors world-wide can now buy the 2011 "Wolf" silver bullion coin; the first in a new series of Canadian Wildlife silver 9999 fine one-ounce bullion coins.

Lifelong literacy tips for everyone

In honour of the 20th anniversary being celebrated today, ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to offer 20 literacy tips that anyone can use in various aspects of their life. 1. Set aside some quiet time each day to read a book, magazine or newspaper.

Ottenbreit seeking re-election in 2011

Greg Ottenbreit will once again carry the Saskatchewan Party colours into the scheduled provincial election in November 2011 following his constituency nomination Sept. 9.
Bikeway launches officially Friday

Bikeway launches officially Friday

The City of Yorkton officially launched its new bikeway on September 10 with a ribbon-breaking ceremony on Gladstone Avenue.

Kamsack healthcare concerns discussed at public meeting

A public forum held in Kamsack on September 8 to discuss issues relating to the town's doctor shortage remained civil despite strong feelings on both sides of the debate.

Bike lane on Gladstone altered

Three days after holding the official opening of the Yorkton Cycling Network Plan Friday, Council voted unanimously to revert a section of the biking network back to the ordinary street it was, although it will be marked as shared use.