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Before the threshing crews arrived, the grain was cut and stacked in stooks to dry in the field. At the same time, preparations would begin to feed the crews.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced its decision concerning SaskPower's multi-year rate application: Approval of the system-wide average rate increase of 5.5 per cent that was effective January 1, 2014.

After standing vacant for six months, the position of deputy fire chief, prevention and inspections, has finally been filled just in time for Fire Prevention Week.

Saskatchewan's population kept growing in the second quarter of 2014 (April 1 to July 1), increasing by another 5,281 people to 1,125,410. In the past year (July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014), the province grew by 19,163 people.

Canadians are willing to drive further if it means getting a good price on gas, according to a new poll released by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), as it launched a new online service that allows Canadians to better inform themselves about

The City of Yorkton has won two Marketing Canada Awards from the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC).

Effective Oct. 1, 2014, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase to $10.20 from $10 per hour. Since 2007, Saskatchewan's minimum wage has increased by 28.3 per cent, with six increases from $7.95 to $10.20 over the past seven years.

James Huziak was a man with a rather unusual hobby. He was a luthier, who lived in Yorkton, for years creating amazing violins. "That's what he did for a hobby," said son Jim Huziak, likening it to someone collecting stamps.

When the University of Saskatchewan lock-up with the University of Regina in men's hockey this season, as they did Saturday in Regina, it is almost like a Yorkton Terrier Junior 'A' alumni contest.

The Sunrise Health Region Board has approved an additional investment to correct a potential issue at St. Peter's Hospital and Melville and District Health Centre. When the combined building "was built onto the St.