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Startup company weeds out invasive species

Startup company weeds out invasive species

Daryl Wright grabbed a machete and hacked at a wall of an invasive reed called phragmites growing as high as 15 feet. The job was one of the highlights of his summer since completing his Master’s thesis on invasive plants on Indigenous lands.
More than 250 groups call for full, permanent immigration status for all in Canada

More than 250 groups call for full, permanent immigration status for all in Canada

As the federal Liberal cabinet meets to set its priorities ahead of the Sept. 23 throne speech, nearly 300 organizations are reaffirming a call for equal rights and permanent immigration status for everyone in Canada.
Kinsmen Arena replacement project grows in scope

Kinsmen Arena replacement project grows in scope

Most recent design has $22 million price tag
Resident has concerns about Heartland Livestock

Resident has concerns about Heartland Livestock

Yorkton resident Sean Robutka appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council wanting Heartland Livestock along York Road in the city moved outside the community.

University of Manitoba organizing virtual 'living' library with prominent Indigenous alumni

The University of Manitoba will be organizing a virtual living library event with influential Indigenous alumni on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exhibition Association looks to City to partner on grandstand project

Exhibition Association looks to City to partner on grandstand project

The grandstand of the Yorkton Exhibition grounds needs a major upgrade and the Yorkton Exhibition Association appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday looking to partner with the City to get the work done.
City transit riders will need to wear masks

City transit riders will need to wear masks

Effective Oct. 1, all people using the Yorkton Transit system, including Yorkton Transit and Access Transitwill be required to wear a non-medical mask or face covering. The decision was taken by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.
Mail-in ballot ID requirements tweaked

Mail-in ballot ID requirements tweaked

The City of Yorkton has further clarified the identification requirements for mail-in ballot applications for this November’s municipal election.

Phone service down in parts of central Saskatchewan

Including Cupar, Fort Qu'Appelle, Lemberg, Lipton, Punnichy,
Potential COVID-19 exposure at business in Whitewood

Potential COVID-19 exposure at business in Whitewood

​Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that an individual who tested COVID-19 positive visited the following business in Whitewood when the individual was likely infectious on the following date: Whitewood Petro Canada gas station and
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