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City of Yorkton: Snow Removal Parking Ban Advisory

City of Yorkton: Snow Removal Parking Ban Advisory

The City of Yorkton is advising all residents that, effective midnight, a Snow Route Parking ban will go into effect, so the plows can safely and effectively clear the snow from the roads.
SWF’s Henry Kelsey Big Game Records announces new provincial record

SWF’s Henry Kelsey Big Game Records announces new provincial record

On October 1, 2018, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation member, Dennis Bennett, arrowed the deer of a lifetime in the Arm River area of Saskatchewan.
Former Canora resident in need of new kidney

Former Canora resident in need of new kidney

Jon Kalmakoff, formerly of Canora, has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), an inherited disease, and is looking for a kidney transplant. Kalmakoff grew up in Canora, where his family has lived and farmed for many generations.
Terriers have LaRonge seeing pink

Terriers have LaRonge seeing pink

Two straight wins and the Yorkton Terriers were back atop the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division. The latest win Friday against LaRonge on Farrell Agencies Arena ice boosted the Terrier season record to 24-19-1-0 for 49 points.

Town council briefs for November and December

Kamsack Town Council held a regular meeting on November 13. Council has begun investigation into the feasibility of erecting a Solar Farm on the town-owned former NPC (Northern Petroleum Corporation) site.

Preeceville School celebrates Family Literacy Day

January 27 will mark the 20 th anniversary of Family Literacy Day, the national annual literacy initiative developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada, stated Leslea Hanson, senior English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Preeceville School.
Regina business makes donation to local PWOS Mission 2019 core rider

Regina business makes donation to local PWOS Mission 2019 core rider

Remco Memorials, based in Regina, has made a donation of $3,000 to support Shawna Leson of Canora, a core rider for Prairie Women on Snowmobiles (PWOS) Mission 2019.
Cote Market honoured with the SIEF Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

Cote Market honoured with the SIEF Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

A local First Nation business was honoured by the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation (SIEF) recently when it was presented with the SIEF Entrepreneurial Spirt Award. Cote Market, located along Highway No.
The end of an era and beginning of a new chapter for Endeavour Curling Rink

The end of an era and beginning of a new chapter for Endeavour Curling Rink

The Endeavour Rec Board has decided not to offer a curling ice surface this year due to lack of interest in the curling community.
Former Canora resident in need of new kidney

Former Canora resident in need of new kidney

Jon Kalmakoff, formerly of Canora, has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), an inherited disease, and is looking for a kidney transplant. Kalmakoff grew up in Canora, where his family has lived and farmed for many generations.