Local News

Nominations are open to fill the councillor position vacated by Jared Ruf on Kamsack town council. The deadline for nominations will be on August 21 at 4 p.m.

Induction ceremonies held on Nipawin

With the end of summer students in the Good Spirit School Division will be heading back to school on September 3. Preeceville School staff will include Leslea Hanson as she takes over vice-principal position.

At the Yorkton Regional High School, the Health Foundation kicked off its Charity Road Race and Community Walk on Sunday. The fundraiser attracted a healthy amount of participants and was a great way to start the morning.

Locally, Tazz Norris might be best recognized as a stand-up comedian who has performed in Yorkton on several occasions, including the Yorkton Summer Exhibition. But, the man typically just known as Tazz is a fisherman too.

Researchers say better monitoring needed to secure vital groundwater supplies

Yorkton HOG kicked off their Toy Run at the Harley Davidson of Yorkton dealership to help collect toys for the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. Toys in particular that help motor skills are particularly welcome.

The Saskatchewan Rush have signed defender Jordie Jones-Smith to a 2 year agreement. Jones-Smith appeared in all but one game last season with the Rush, logging 1 goal, 19 loose balls, and 5 caused turnovers.

The Strongman competition took place over the weekend, where the mettle of the best weightlifters in Canada was tested.

Canora’s new mayor will be chosen in a byelection to be held on August 28 in town council chambers, with advance polling on August 24. The four candidates in the running for the position are: Michael Kwas, Bill Reaume, Kerry Trask and Jim Vewchar.