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Bert Suknasky, a Sturgis town councillor, received a positive impression from the SUMA (Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association) convention held in Saskatoon February 4 to 8. "The convention was very informative," said Suknasky.

The Sturgis Kinsmen and Kinettes are preparing their 37 th annual Mini-Miracle and organizers have said they have a full stage of talent lined up.

Members of the Preeceville CWL have joined their national organization in objecting to a television series dealing with assisted suicide.

Yorkton Council took its first public look at the City’s 2017 operating and capital budgets Tuesday. And while the document is not yet etched in stone, as it sits, the combined budgets would necessitate a 6.68 per cent increase in taxation.

The 2016 Census population data released by Statistics Canada last week may be something of a mixed bag, perhaps depending on where one calls home or how they view the numbers.

A science fair was held at the Keeseekoose Chiefs Education Centre on Friday, marking the first time ever that the Yorkton Tribal Council hosted a multiple community science fair.

Ministry of Environment conservation officers recently completed investigations in the North Battleford area involving illegal outfitting and hunting activities, resulting in more than $24,000 in fines.

Micheal Langan, an artist from Cote First Nation, has received a Saskatchewan Global Citizen Award from the Saskatchewan Council for International Co-operation (SCIC).

Residents of Kamsack were treated to a concert at the Playhouse Theatre on February 11 by a performer who has been getting rave reviews while on tour for the Stars for Saskatchewan Concert Series.