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The Saskatchewan Government Employees Union has a billboard in the city asking a rather simple question, but one which is likely to be an overriding one when the province next heads to the polls: “MLA Greg Ottenbreit: Where did the money go?” It is a

The best in Saskatchewan under-12 softball was at York Lake, with girls demonstrating their skills and competing against each other in a weekend-long showcase.

The Invitational Weekend at the Yellowhead International Raceway attracted the biggest crowd of racers that the track has witnessed this year, with around fifty cars hitting the track just north of Yorkton for the two day event.

Dear Editor: Chances are you have seen the billboards in Yorkton – the ones asking me specifically “Where Did The Money Go?” I was happy to answer this question when it was raised by the NDP in the lead up to the last election, and I am happy to do i

The Greenleaf Orthodox Greek Church members gathered at the country church to celebrate its 75th year on August 11. The congregation members met at the church to do some clean-up of the grounds, followed by a potluck lunch and a celebration cake.

A family has come together in support of one of their own who is battling cancer and they are putting together a fundraising effort to help with medical expenses. In February Katherine (Munroe) Swanson, of Pipestone, Man.

It is estimated that 850 people attended the fifth annual Smoke on the Water event at Duck Mountain Provincial Park on August 3, topping the number for last year’s event.

The Sturgis Horticultural Society hosted another successful show on August 9 with 246 entries by 16 exhibitors from across the local area.

On July 15, the final Sunday service of worship and celebration was held at Hyas Baptist Church, culminating ministry in this area for over 100 years.

The Family Resource Centre in conjunction with the Sturgis Station House Museum and Parkland Valley Sport Culture and Recreation hosted a one-day summer fun afternoon at the Sturgis Station House Museum on August 9.