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Sunrise balances budget, cuts beds and jobs

Sunrise Health Region has approved a balanced budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, but has tightened its belt in order to come out even. The health region will eliminate its double occupancy long-term care rooms.
End of season supper

End of season supper

Saltcoats seniors and friends will be holding the season ending supper on Friday, June 25 at Simone's Restaurant. There is a sign up sheet at the restaurant for reservations.
Bike Rodeo

Bike Rodeo

Margie, Keith, Roxy & Cathy Switzer and Sam Korolski travelled to Glenbors, MB to celebrate Jeanne Cullen's (Margie's sister) 50th birthday this weekend.
Diabetes research supported by walk

Diabetes research supported by walk

On June 6, 2010 Yorkton hosted the Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, put on by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The walk began at the Gallagher Centre and ended at Boston Pizza.
Respirator demonstration

Respirator demonstration

Demonstration of a respirator at the Legion Hall on Feb. 25, 1954. The presentation was made to the Yorkton General Hospital by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #77. Front left to right:Nurse, Marianne Lee, patient unknown, Dr.
Yorkton bands awarded at Chicago festival

Yorkton bands awarded at Chicago festival

Yorkton Regional High School's music department left a Chicago music festival on May 25th with top awards in their musical fingers.

Speaker assures mining growth in province

Potash sales may have dropped last year, but that has not slowed the mining industry in Saskatchewan.

Armed robbery under investigation

Yorkton RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that happened late Thursday, June 3rd.

Government ending car leases to CBOs

The provincial government is ending its practice of leasing Central Vehicle Agency (CVA) vehicles to community-based organizations.

Heart & Stroke big bike

The SaskEnergy Heart & Stroke Big Bike is putting on a ton of mileage this June, all for an important, life-saving cause. The province's largest bike - weighing 2,000 lbs.