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The Yorkton Municipal Airport will be getting some major infrastructure upgrades following an announcement Friday which will see $400,000 flow to the facility, half from the province and half from the city.

The City of Yorkton is going to request a left turn lane to the City's municipal airport.

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The RCMP Yorkton Regional Traffic Services held roadside checks over May 4th and 5th as part of the Multi Agency Seat Belt Team (MAST) initiative to improve road safety. The result was far fewer tickets than their last seat belt blitz in October.

Yorkton Regional High School students have been traveling the province and the country to attend debate and model legislature events. After arriving home in Yorkton, they shared their favourite moments as public speakers.

Yorkton bustled with dancers from across the prairies on April 29th through May 2nd. The Kalyna Dance School of Yorkton hosted its 9th annual dance festival, attracting crowds that overflowed the Anne Portnuff theatre.

Broadcast of SCN will continue into the month of May, while Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are being considered. Twelve Expressions of Interest were received prior to today's deadline.

The City of Yorkton is going to have a major assessment carried out on all its facilities this year.At the April 26, meeting of Yorkton Council it was the unanimous decision to spend $299,653 on the initiative.

Southern Saskatchewan's Women of Distinction Awards take place May 6th at Regina's Conexus Arts Centre. One of Yorkton's graduating students will sit among the nominees at the gala that night.