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The province and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement for April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2017.

Shayna Waite of Preeceville has embarked on a journey of a lifetime that started when she won the title of Miss Teen Eastern Saskatchewan and has continued as she prepares to compete for the title of Miss Teen Canada.

There were $10 million spent on renovations at the Preeceville and District Health Centre so that health services could be offered under one roof but there is a growing outcry that the health centre is failing to serve the area.

Last week, Premier Brad Wall announced that he is pleased that other premiers have joined Saskatchewan and BC to call on the federal government on measures that will improve preparedness and response to wildfires.

RM of Livingston ratepayers will be going to the poll next month to elect a new reeve. Citing time restraints, former reeve Don Hrycenko resigned his seat at the June 16 regular meeting of council, Yvonne Bilsky, administrator, said.

After twenty-two years as the M.P. for the federal constituency of Yorkton-Melville, I will retire at the next election. I thank my constituents and those who have worked on my campaigns over the years for the faith they have shown in me.

The government continues to fund a unique Saskatoon program that helps low-income people with their legal needs. Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant presented the Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City Inc.

A Kamsack man with extensive experience in pipeline work, environmental and biological engineering and teaching, began work last week as the superintendent of public works at Kamsack.

(More photos below ...) Along with the featured chariot and chuckwagon races, there were numerous other activities to keep everyone busy at the Preeceville and District Lions Club Western Weekend on July 10 to 12.