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Town council amends zoning bylaw and accepts demolition bid

Amendments to the zoning bylaw and the acceptance of a bid to demolish a building were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on August 21.
Young man with close Kamsack ties to attend prestigious theatre school

Young man with close Kamsack ties to attend prestigious theatre school

Dylan Thomas-Bouchier is about to start his first year at the National Theatre School (NTS) in Montreal.
Preeceville staff welcomes back students for new school year

Preeceville staff welcomes back students for new school year

The Preeceville School staff and administration were busy preparing to welcome back students for another school season on August 30 prior to the first day of school.
The Meeple Guild - Handful of dice and lots of fun

The Meeple Guild - Handful of dice and lots of fun

Button Men has been around for a while now, debuting back in 1999 when the characters were actually on pin-backed buttons, which was a rather cool idea. People wore buttons during game conventions and the like.

Gardener's Notebook - Fall bulb and plant sale is upcoming

It doesn’t seem possible, but September is here! Summer may be slowing down, but September brings good things like the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Annual Fall Bulb and Plant Sale, Friday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. till 5 p.m.
Harvest tradition continues at Draft Horse Field Days

Harvest tradition continues at Draft Horse Field Days

The tradition of using working horses in the field continued in Rama on August 25 and 26. The Rama Performing Arts and Leisure Society (PALS) hosted its annual fall draft horse field days at the Rama Sports grounds.
History Corner - The beautiful Yorkton station of the Canadian Pacific Railway

History Corner - The beautiful Yorkton station of the Canadian Pacific Railway

The beautiful Yorkton station of the Canadian Pacific Railway -- one of several buildings missed by long time residents today. On Apr. 7, 1910, one headline of the yorkton enterprise’ was: “C.P.R. Station plans arrive in town.
Agriculture This Week - Ban chemicals but farmers still need tools

Agriculture This Week - Ban chemicals but farmers still need tools

When the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) released its proposed decision to phase out the outdoor use of clothianidin and thiamethoxam, two products used by canola growers to prevent damage caused by flea beetles, it caused more than a ripple

Missing Teen Last Seen in Outlook (FOUND)

Lauren Kraus-Van Dyck last seen September 4
Settling in - We need to talk about Jolene

Settling in - We need to talk about Jolene

I’m going to make some enemies with this week’s column. I’ve said some divisive things in my time, but I’m stepping into dangerous waters today.
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