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The federal government’s popular New Horizons for Seniors Program is once again accepting applications to help fund community-based projects. The deadline for this round is July 29, 2016.

The Farrell Agencies Community Scholarship gives students a chance to prove their dedication to their communities and get $5,000 towards their future.

TD Bank Financial Group and The Health Foundation announced the recipients of the Spring Education Awards for 2016. Applications are considered twice each year and awards are given each spring and fall.

Remax Family Fun Day brought families together at green field north of Parkland Mall Saturday. Barbeque food, mini-games, bouncy castles and tethered hot air balloon rides were among the things available to do.

The Philippines are celebrating 118 years of independence, and the Parkland Filipino-Canadian Association Inc. celebrated this milestone with the Pinoy Fiesta in Yorkton.

Relay for Life is a fundraiser that takes place all throughout Canada. The relay made its way to Kiernan field Friday evening.

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court June 20, 2016: Chinelle Vaughn Asapace Clayton Fleury Darren Joseph Langan Brooke McCrae Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincia

SGI is implementing the next phase of the Motorcycle Graduated Driver Licensing (MGDL) program changes in an effort to improve safety for new motorcyclists.

The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission released a summary report recently on its consultations with members of the deaf and hard of hearing communities.

It has been said that knowledge gained through experience is superior to “bookish” knowledge. Yorkton Grade 7 Catholic school students were joined by Melville’s St. Henry’s Sr. School this year for the 44th Annual AMPO camping trip at St.