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Smoking still an issue for too many

It is National Non-Smoking Week and that makes it an ideal time to start the process of stopping smoking said Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu, Medical Health Officer with Sunrise Health Region.
Looking for ghostly apparitions

Looking for ghostly apparitions

Everybody has heard a ghost story or two. Many of them relate to places right here in Saskatchewan.
Chamber installs latest president

Chamber installs latest president

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has to stay focused on issues which are important to both business and community growth. At least that is the vision of the Chamber's new president Don Rae.
Mesothelioma: Coming epidemic? Part II

Mesothelioma: Coming epidemic? Part II

In Part II of this two-part series, staff writer Thom Barker examines mesothelioma, its prognosis and treatment, victim compensation and the current state of asbestos policy in Canada.

Employee donations

SaskTel and employees from Yorkton & District participating in TelCare, the Crown Corporation's Employee Donation Benevolent Fund, are donating $11,115 to five organizations this year.
Funding for centre big part of year

Funding for centre big part of year

August 2013 Parkland College rolled out an expansion of its Adult Basic Education programs and services on Aug. 20 with online General Education Development (GED) preparation classes.
Holiday cheer

Holiday cheer

The Calder School students had a wonderful time delivering special treats to the Calder Community on Friday, December 20.

Snow dump fees set by Council

Snow removal contractors will now face a fee to off-load snow in the City's Snow Storage Site. A fee structure was deemed necessary to help offset costs associated with establishing a new storage site.
Scents for sale

Scents for sale

Is the signature smell of Texas A&M University more "Italian lemon, bergamot and iced pineapple" (that open into "a body of vivid florals, raw nutmeg and cinnamon") or more "bat feces" and "chilifest stink"? The two commentaries were contrasted i
A Saskatchewan Provincial Policeman

A Saskatchewan Provincial Policeman

When Saskatchewan became a Province in 1905, it had not set up a provincial policing body, but instead had contracted with the Dominion government for the Royal North West Mounted Police to do the work.
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