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City hires firm to review transportation

The City of Yorkton has accepted a one of three submissions to undertake its 2010 Transportation Master Plan Study. The City had requested submissions from six firms, but only three made proposals by the deadline.

Zoning Bylaw amended

Small businesses will have longer to make site improvements on new developments than large business after a unanimous decision of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday. On Feb.

Local municipalities to work on plan

The City of Yorkton and the Rural Municipalities of Orkney and Wallace are joining forces to undertake a Planning for Growth initiative.

Water pipeline upgrades

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing $75,972 to upgrade the rural water pipeline at Good Spirit Lake in the Rural Municipality of Good Lake, through the Building Canada initiative.
Thresherman show enjoyed by all

Thresherman show enjoyed by all

Darlene (England) and Stewart Stevenson arrived at coffee row recently with pictures of their brand new granddaughter, Ivy Wu Stevenson, born July 23 weighing in at 6 lbs 8 oz. Ivy is the first child of son, Dean and Muriel from Surrey, BC.
Newcomer Welcome Centre opens in Yorkton

Newcomer Welcome Centre opens in Yorkton

Yorkton's Newcomer Welcome Centre officially opened for business with a ceremony at its Smith Street location last Thursday.

Nurse practitioner service suspended in Foam Lake

Effective August 26, 2010, Sunrise Health Region will temporarily suspend Nurse Practitioner service at the Primary Health Care Office in Foam Lake. The service will be reinstated when a Nurse Practitioner is recruited.
Conservationist honored, marshland boardwalk highlighted

Conservationist honored, marshland boardwalk highlighted

The importance of conserving wetlands in the Yorkton area, as well as recognizing contributors and raising funds for the effort, was brought to attention at the Harris Conservation Project Dedication at Ducks Unlimited Canada in Yorkton, on Saturday,
Visitors welcomed

Visitors welcomed

The regular Noon Pot Luck Luncheon was held Monday, August 16 in the Stirling Room. Call 744-8169 if you need a ride. Bronwen Joyes of Edmonton spent a week visiting family and friends in the district.
CD offers a good mix

CD offers a good mix

SELF-TITLEDJay SemkoIndie8-out-of-10 It is interesting how time evolves the music of some musicians. Saskatchewan's Jay Semko is certainly one such artist.