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Politics - Numbers show NDP just can't win

Politics - Numbers show NDP just can't win

There are clearly differences between rural voters and urban votes in this province. But as we approach the provincial election this fall, it’s worth recognizing that the gap between the two may not be quite as big as you think ...
Editorial - Projects need green light from Council

Editorial - Projects need green light from Council

Yorkton Council had two interesting proposals to discuss Monday at its regular meeting.
Agriculture This Week: Genome mapping major ag breakthrough

Agriculture This Week: Genome mapping major ag breakthrough

The farm sector should be smiling over the prospect of what a recent science accomplishment could mean. It was recently reported at www.producer.com that “on Aug.
The Meeple Guild - Vikings recruit crew for Longboat in new game

The Meeple Guild - Vikings recruit crew for Longboat in new game

Throw a Viking theme onto a game and you have at least teased this gamer enough to take a look.
Sunny Side Up - To everything a season ... turn, turn, turn

Sunny Side Up - To everything a season ... turn, turn, turn

“We’ll work till Jesus comes,” my father loved to sing. It’s taken me decades to learn that life’s hardest work, as well as its greatest pleasure, is learning to truly live it, no matter the season.
History Corner - Lions’ School Opening 1960

History Corner - Lions’ School Opening 1960

The Yorkton Lions’ School for mentally challenged students on Independent Street, had its official opening on October 12, 1960. Mayor William Fichtner was in attendance (left by the door) for the ribbon cutting.
Gardener's Notebook - Fall but much to still enjoy

Gardener's Notebook - Fall but much to still enjoy

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society has not planned any meetings just yet, even though this would be when our meetings would be beginning. Things are different, aren’t they! But be sure to visit our website at www.yorktonhort.
The Ruttle Report - Summer 2020, we hardly knew ye

The Ruttle Report - Summer 2020, we hardly knew ye

I’m typing this on Sunday afternoon during the Labor Day long weekend and things are pretty low-key.
My Outlook - It's time to talk about the "s" word

My Outlook - It's time to talk about the "s" word

It was a series of conversations that first alerted us to the potentially dangerous situation. We wondered what we could do to help. Then came the call asking us all to gather as quickly as we could.
Sports This Week - Book follows Baltimore Stallions brief CFL stint

Sports This Week - Book follows Baltimore Stallions brief CFL stint

With the 2020 season lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Canadian government sadly deaf to the league’s request for financial health, many are wondering about the very future of the Canadian Football League.
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