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Fire hall borrowing approved

The City of Yorkton has solidified its borrowing to pay for its recently completed Fire Hall. Yorkton Council unanimously supported a motion at its June 28 meeting which will see the City borrow $7.

Damage to community widespread

The heavy rain on Canada Day caused extensive damage throughout Yorkton, including impacting a number of businesses which remain closed for indefinite periods of time.

2010 Awards and Scholarships...YRHS

The Parkland College University Entrance Scholarships - $2,000* each, presented by Mrs. Gwen Machnee.

Year of RCMP proclaimed

Premier Brad Wall proclaimed 2010 as Year of the RCMP in recognition of the 125th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy, commonly known as "Depot" Division.
Library access to become province wide

Library access to become province wide

This summer, Yorkton Public Library went online with a new circulation system that is revolutionizing Saskatchewan's libraries.

Saskatchewan still growing

Saskatchewan continues to be one of the fastest growing provinces in Canada, growing by 3,711 people in the first quarter of 2010 to an all-time high of 1,041,729 people.
Bar-B-Qs and family reunions at Kandahar Airfield

Bar-B-Qs and family reunions at Kandahar Airfield

Despite being such a different environment, life for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan did have a few of the characteristics of home.One of them was the ritual of the Bar-B-Q.

New money for municipal planning

Saskatchewan municipalities now have more access to funding for community planning thanks to a new $1.1 million program.

City focusing on citizen safety after flood

Four days after heavy rains led to extensive flooding of homes and businesses in the city Yorkton Mayor James Wilson said the priority remains the health and safety of citizens.

Ottenbreit looking forward to GX experience

The always popular GX94 Talent Search celebrated its 20th anniversary by crowning a new champion.