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Recent data indicates student achievement in both literacy and math has been improving over the last five years.

SaskTel recently announced the launch of its Lost and Stolen Mobile Devices Service to reduce the theft of SaskTel mobile devices in Saskatchewan reported as lost or stolen as of September 30, 2013 and beyond.

The Sunrise Health Region Board had an update on its Corporate Services Portfolio from vice-president Lorelei Stusek. The portfolio is a diverse one covering information management, building services and operational support services.

Look up, way up there's a bright star on the prairie horizon as the Yorkton Arts Council proudly welcomes the next "Stars For Saskatchewan" performer, Jeffery Straker, appearing Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 8:00 p.m.

This week is Fire Prevention Week. Recent data shows on average, home fires account for 30% of all fires and 73% of all fire deaths causing millions of dollars in property damage in Canada.

It may be hard to believe but 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.

According to the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) there were nearly 600 documented cases of aboriginal women who were murdered or went missing between 2005 and 2010.

A fire in a historic building Monday morning was not exactly how the Yorkton Fire Department would have liked to kick off Fire Prevention Week, but it did prove that when disaster does strike, Yorkton firefighters are up to the task.

The head of the Yorkton General Investigations Section (GIS) retired last week leading to a shuffling of RCMP command in the city. Sgt.

Fall Outreach Supper @ St. Mark Orthodox Church, 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sun., Oct. 27. Service of Thanksgiving 5 p.m. Supper & entertainment to follow. Admission: freewill offering.