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Happy Groundhog Day! Will winter last? Early spring or six weeks of winter? Groundhog Day always falls on February 2 and 2017 was no exception, so wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.

Yorkton Council confirmed its representation to the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association at its regular meeting Monday. “The City of Yorkton holds a membership in the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association.

The dates to apply for a community grant in Yorkton are changing slightly.

The 10 women of the 2017 tour of the Prairie Women on Snowmobiles (PWOS) accompanied by a crew of eight with a van and flatbed truck, pulled into Kamsack late Sunday afternoon to spend their first night of the tour.

New projects for both Kamsack Comprehensive Institute and Victoria School have become a reality thanks to the Sunrise Health Region, said Heather Netzel, the Community School Co-ordinator at both schools.

Yorkton MLA and Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, said a release from the Saskatchewan Party caucus on Friday.

During the month of February, two “fun” events are being held at the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute in support of the Kinsmen’s Telemiracle 2017, which is being held the first weekend of March.

Award-winning musician Eric Harper and his fiery flamenco guitar will be performing February 11at the Kamsack Playhouse Theatre.