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The Thanksgiving long weekend is fast approaching. CAA Saskatchewan reminds all motorists to plan ahead for their long weekend travels to visit family and friends.

A group of Yorkton mothers participate in the Quintessence Nursing Challenge at Parkland Mall October 4 as part of World Breastfeeding Week.

In just one generation, the number of Canadian kids walking to school has fallen from 58 per cent to 28 per cent That trend has inspired Saskatchewan in motion to challenge families to give walking a try during Walk to School Week, October 6-10.

Statistics show fire kills eight people each week in Canada, with residential fires accounting for 73 per cent of fatalities. It is important for Canadians to understand most house fires are preventable.

John Kaplan found his calling early in life. "I got hooked on magic as a kid, always wanted to be a magician," he said.

It is still months from Christmas, but Yorkton Council set the holiday hours for City Hall at its regular meeting Monday.

The Canadian Red Cross launched the Red Cross Campaign for Kids Raffle, with proceeds going to help Saskatchewan students learn how to address and prevent bullying.

Saskatchewan's new long-range air ambulance arrived at Yorkton Airport September 29 on a training mission.

For a third consecutive year, Yorkton seniors will have an opportunity to take the popular 55-Alive Mature Driver Safety Course. The class, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) is scheduled for October 30 at the Gallagher Centre.