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Yorkton Chamber seeks grain drying carbon tax exemption

Yorkton Chamber seeks grain drying carbon tax exemption

The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce recently sent a letter to the Federal Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food, Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau to exempt prairie farmers from paying a carbon tax on the fuel used by grain dryers to
RCMP - Fraud in Wadena

RCMP - Fraud in Wadena

RCMP have received a telephone fraud complaint regarding a subject stating that he was a representative of the Justice Department of the RCMP.
Car jail: Texting while driving fines double Feb 1.

Car jail: Texting while driving fines double Feb 1.

Just pulling out your phone for a second? Think twice, because come February 1st, the fines nearly double. In October, Saskatchewan police have issued the most amount of distracted driving in the province's history.
Festive donation from Dance Innovations

Festive donation from Dance Innovations

The Dance Innovations Performance Troupe was proud to make a non perishable and monetary donation to SIGN. Items were collected at last weekends Festive Finds Tradeshow which included 46 unique vendors, organized by the parents of the dancers.
Multiple fatalities in Highway 10 collision

Multiple fatalities in Highway 10 collision

On Nov. 24, 2019, at approximately 7:40 p.m.

Don’t burn in the afterthought!

National Home Fire Safety Week
Sunny Side Up - Toilet talk in the hardware aisle

Sunny Side Up - Toilet talk in the hardware aisle

“Sir, can you tell me if this kit will work for my toilet?” The older male employee I’d approached in the plumbing aisle of the hardware store looked at the package in my hand.

It’s Radon Action Month

This November, as part of National Radon Action Month, Health Canada is encouraging Canadians to test their home for radon. Radon is a lung cancer risk.
Canadian researchers extend the life of rechargeable batteries

Canadian researchers extend the life of rechargeable batteries

Carbon coating that extends battery capacity 50% in lithium ion batteries could pave the way for next-generation batteries in electric vehicles.
2019 Santa Claus Parade

2019 Santa Claus Parade

Floats of many kinds and colours dazzled the crowds Saturday night for the Santa Claus parade.
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