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The Terriers got a warrior’s sendoff today at Dairy Queen. A proud fan stood up to address the team before boarding the bus destined to take them to the battle against North Battleford.

Yorkton Council awarded the 2019 Circlebrooke Drive Phase 2 – Underground Utility Upgrades contract to Wyonzek Bros Construction for their bid of $633,748.68 (taxes included), at its regular meeting of Council Monday.

The City’s 2019 contract for curbing and sidewalks was approved Monday.

Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall is concerned about the government.

At the regular meeting of Yorkton Council a recommendation that the 2019 Bridges Project contract be part of the North Sewer System Upgrades Project budgeted at $11,130,000 and furthermore, award the 2019 Bridges Project contract to Graham Constructi

The Saskatchewan Party government has been promising a balanced budget for years. In 2019, the government says they have met that goal. Donna Harpauer, Minister of Finance, was in Yorkton to talk budget at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Gladys Perepluk and Olga Balysky are the face of ‘Purple Day’ in Yorkton, helping to spread epilepsy awareness. “Purple Day is right clear across Canada, and a young lady came up with this.

Volunteer Week was declared in Yorkton. “Volunteering is a major part of our identity as Canadians – we value civic participation and embrace a spirit of community.

Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed March 24-30 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. The theme for this year’s celebration is Real People. Real Impact.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area was the recipient of a South Saskatchewan Foundation Grant, used to host Monday morning’s Vital Community Conversation at SIGN.