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Congratulations from City Council on new firehall

Congratulations from City Council on new firehall

The purpose of the new firehall is to provide fire and safety protection to the people of Yorkton and area. The shared goal of protecting people all while maintaining a vision for our future was a goal kept at the fore front of the design process.
Wedding anniversaries celebrated

Wedding anniversaries celebrated

A meeting of the Dubuc Heritage Worship Centre Committee was held at the home of Mary Nagy on Monday evening May 31 with 7 in attendance. Mary Nagy will continue as Treasurer and Mary Forsberg as recording secretary.

Reports released

Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) has released the 2009 Payee Disclosure Report for CIC and its Subsidiary Crowns with the Crown and Central Agencies Committee.
College ramps up scholarship campaign

College ramps up scholarship campaign

A rise in tuition prices for the upcoming academic year has multiplied the effort going into Parkland College's student scholarship campaign. Currently, Parkland College offers about $64,000 worth of scholarships-around 54 awards.

New treatments help stroke victims

Stroke treatments are increasingly effective in erasing the often-devastating effects of stroke, yet far too few people who see or have a stroke do the one thing that could save them from a lifetime of disability. That one thing? Calling 9-1-1.

Cultural plan unveiled to Council

After nearly three years a Municipal Cultural Plan for Yorkton initiated in 2007 was presented to City Council at its regular meeting Monday.
Trades and technology centre

Trades and technology centre

Plans for the new trades and technology centre to be built in Yorkton are coming along, bringing Parkland College to its next step in making the centre a reality-raising the funds. "We could start construction tomorrow if we had the money," said Dr.
The Patrick Drug Store

The Patrick Drug Store

In 1907, Richard Patrick, druggist, built The Big Drug Store. The pharmacy contained the usual dispensary, a huge inventory of stationery, a stock of veterinary supplies, and books for sale and to borrow.
Hockey game for kids

Hockey game for kids

When I got ahold of RPS 27, I was rather excited.

Bringing Lean Principles to Yorkton

Parkland College is hoping to bring workshops to help businesses streamline their operations to Yorkton this fall. To test out the community's level of interest, local business owners were invited to a one day introduction to Lean Principles.