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Be aware of food health claims

A look through your grocery cart is sure to reveal packages of food touting one benefit or another. Instead of educating Canadians and helping them make healthy choices, the multitude of claims can be overwhelming and even confusing.

Tips to avoid fraud

Financial fraud is a growing problem worldwide. In Canada, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received almost 39,000 complaints of mass marketing fraud with reported losses of over $53 million in 2012.

HSF issues health challenge

March is Nutrition Month and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is challenging Canadians to make healthier food choices. Make healthy food choices today and it could mean a longer, healthier life for you and your family.

National events on tourism calender

Tourism Saskatchewan kicked-off a year in which the province will play host to several national events, in addition to a number of long-standing annual festivals and events that attract thousands of visitors.

Judge reserves decision in attempted murder case

The fate of a 47-year-old Rama man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder is now in the hands of a provincial court judge.

Council tables green fees increase

Deer Park Golf Course fees appeared on the way up again this year, but Yorkton Council chose Monday to take a second look before making the final decision.

City plans review of sewer flow

The City of Yorkton will undertake to conduct additional flow monitoring of the city's sanitary sewer system at key points in the network on the west side, following a unanimous decision by Yorkton Council Monday.

Court Briefs: Court in a charitable mood

A Yorkton judge and prosecutors were apparently in a charitable mood last week as several defendants walked away from court with light sentences and stern warnings. 75 days for mischief A 24-year-old woman is going to jail for 75 days for mischief.

Rate hike hits bikes hard

SGI has submitted a proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for a net increase of 1.03 per cent to Saskatchewan Auto Fund rates. Among the rate increases are significant hikes for motorcycles.

Youth funds growing

The Access Communications Children's Fund crossed a major fundraising threshold in February: over $1,000,000 in lifetime donations made to Saskatchewan-based organizations that help at-risk and in-need children.
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