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Town Council seeks public input regarding the future of the airport

Options regarding the potential closure or alternate uses of the airport and concerns regarding the Town process on tendering were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on April 9.

Positive ticketing by RCMP rewards youth

The Canora and Sturgis RCMP are working together with the local communities in Preeceville, Sturgis and Canora to reward youth and individuals in the community for doing random act of kindness, practicing safe driving, practicing bike safety, being a
Award-winning business has roots in Preeceville

Award-winning business has roots in Preeceville

Bravo Dance Co. was named Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Warman, Martensville and Region Business Excellence Award for New Business winner at its awards ceremony on May 3 in Martensville.
Local band students have memorable musical experience

Local band students have memorable musical experience

Members of the Parkland Concert Band comprised of students from the senior Good Spirit School Division band and the Kamsack Composite Institute band had the privilege to play alongside members of the Yorkton Community adult band during the Spring Ban
Sparty’s is “Open for business”

Sparty’s is “Open for business”

A thrift store which has been in operation for over 40 years, the last 15 at its Main Street location, has formed a partnership with Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI.

Tourism Week upcoming in Yorkton

Tourism Week is a provincially marked event each year in Saskatchewan. Monday, at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council, the week was also unanimously proclaimed to mark the week of May 26 to June 1 as Tourism Week in the city.

Council sets 2019 mill rate for taxes

The City of Yorkton has established its sub-classes of land and improvements for tax purposes and its 2019 Mill Rate. Both decisions were made Monday at the regular meeting of Yorkton Councils.
Airwaves for Health Radiothon “a huge success”

Airwaves for Health Radiothon “a huge success”

The 13th annual GX94 and FOX FM Airwaves for Health Radiothon was a huge success in raising $143,128 for the Health Foundation.
Horse enthusiasts learn from farrier

Horse enthusiasts learn from farrier

Horse owners gathered at Tail Winds Stables South of Yorkton Sunday for some pointers on health care from veterinarians and farrier Dr. Cindy Lukianchuk.

Film Festival Week marked by city

Yorkton Film Festival Week will be marked in the city May 23-26. “The Yorkton Film Festival celebrates 72 years in 2019, and is the longest running festival in North America.