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Sask Parks expands Camp-Easy program

This summer, campers can once again enjoy Saskatchewan’s beautiful provincial parks with convenience and ease. The Camp-Easy program is expanding for the 2019 camping season and will be available in eight parks.
The South Nahanni River - a canoeist’s mecca

The South Nahanni River - a canoeist’s mecca

After discovering the beauty, grace, and adventure of canoeing in 1987, Michael and Kathleen Pitt devoted most of their free time to gaining paddling experience throughout southern British Columbia.

Town Council discusses plan for landfill and hires swimming pool staff for the coming summer

An action plan for the landfill and the hiring of swimming pool staff were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on March 5. Nicholas Huyter of Tetra Tech Canada Inc.

Condie to Belle Plaine transmission line powered up

New line located northwest of Regina will carry power from Chinook Power Station The 44-km Condie to Belle Plaine transmission line is now energized, helping to increase reliability and meet growing demands for power in Saskatchewan.
Winter Festival held at Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Winter Festival held at Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Despite the minus 30C temperatures that began the day on March 2, people in attendance at the Winter Festival were bundled up and ready to enjoy some outdoor fun.
Children's Expo focused on literacy and language

Children's Expo focused on literacy and language

Regional KidsFirst Area 12 and the Good Spirit School Division have partnered to bring a Children’s Literacy Expo to communities surrounding Yorkton, which included the community of Preeceville on March 5.
Bronfman Family of Yorkton - a history

Bronfman Family of Yorkton - a history

Harry Bronfman became the prominent member of the Bronfman family who was in the hotel business in Yorkton. Harry and his older brother Abe bought the Balmoral Hotel together in 1905.

Safety on farms must be a priority

As society evolves, some professions come and go. For instance, there aren’t very many elevator operators in the world anymore. Gone are the days of town criers.
APAS supports Provincial Funding for Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association

APAS supports Provincial Funding for Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has expressed its full support for the $5 million in new Provincial funding that was announced recently for the Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association (SCDA) to advance Saskatchewa
BREAKING: Animal Protection Services makes seizure in city

BREAKING: Animal Protection Services makes seizure in city

Twenty-five live cats, and two that were deceased, were removed from a home in Yorkton Thursday. Don Ferguson, executive director of Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan confirmed the seizure Friday.