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Surveying the Grand Trunk Pacific line (later the CNR line) between Yorkton and Melville Circa 1910

Surveying the Grand Trunk Pacific line (later the CNR line) between Yorkton and Melville Circa 1910

A 1912 map shows the names of the little communities established along the line, going north from Melville: Brewer, Peoples, Otthon, Enfin and Yorkton. (There is no mention of McKim on this map.
Agriculture This Week - No new ideas for Ag in Throne Speech

Agriculture This Week - No new ideas for Ag in Throne Speech

Sometimes, probably without consciously trying to do it, politicians can end up parroting the rather obvious. Such was the case when the Saskatchewan government delivered its latest Throne Speech. Not surprisingly the speech, delivered by Lt.-Gov.
Trout spawning time at provincial hatchery

Trout spawning time at provincial hatchery

The Fort Qu’Appelle Fish Culture Station, Saskatchewan’s Provincial Fish Hatchery, began its annual trout spawning season this October by collecting the eggs and milt (sperm) from its rainbow, brown and brook trout brood stock.

Premier League curling kicks-off in Wadena

Wadena RE/MAX Curling Club officially opened with Quill Plains Chevrolet Premier League Wednesday.
Yorkton Chamber of Commerce to hold election

Yorkton Chamber of Commerce to hold election

For 2020 Board of Directors
Changes to cannabis retailing place further responsibility on Saskatchewan’s hometowns

Changes to cannabis retailing place further responsibility on Saskatchewan’s hometowns

SUMA calls for share of tax revenue
Pumpkin carving fun

Pumpkin carving fun

In keeping with the season, it was pumpkin carving time at the Boys and Girls Club in Yorkton. The local club offered up an evening of gourd artistry Wednesday with 16 youth taking part in the messy, but fun endeavour.
Jayden Davis’ four-point night lifts Estevan to win

Jayden Davis’ four-point night lifts Estevan to win

Jayden Davis had a goal and three assists and Keenan Rancier made 39 saves in the Estevan Bruins 5-1 victory over the Humboldt Broncos on Wednesday night at Affinity Place. The win ended a four-game losing streak for the Bruins (5-8-2-1).
Stolen Mastercraft socket/wrench set - Yorkton RCMP

Stolen Mastercraft socket/wrench set - Yorkton RCMP

On Oct. 9, a 300 piece Mastercraft socket/wrench set was stolen from a vehicle in the 100 block of Fourth Ave North In Yorkton. The set is distinctive as the initials "GS" are engraved on them. The container they were in is blue, and tools are metal.
Partnership renewed to help find the cause and cure of Type 1 Diabetes

Partnership renewed to help find the cause and cure of Type 1 Diabetes

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is pleased to announce it has renewed its partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to help find the cause and cure of Type 1 Diabetes.
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