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Province closer to Household Hazardous Waste Management Program

The Government of Saskatchewan recently enacted The Household Hazardous Waste Product Stewardship Regulations, paving the way for an important new provincial recycling program.
New chair for the Fedoruk Centre at USask

New chair for the Fedoruk Centre at USask

Prominent Saskatchewan business leader Tom Kishchuk will serve as the new chair of the board of directors for the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (Fedoruk Centre) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
1912 Canadian Pacific Railway caboose arrives at Melfort Museum

1912 Canadian Pacific Railway caboose arrives at Melfort Museum

MELFORT — After two years of work, the Melfort and District Museum has a 1912 Canadian Pacific Railway caboose to display.
Con auction find a good filler game

Con auction find a good filler game

So last week was about attending PrairieCon in Brandon where it was mentioned how much we enjoyed the auction as it was an opportunity to grab some games at a lower cost.
Knowing the rules when it comes to outfitting

Knowing the rules when it comes to outfitting

With angling season underway, the Government of Saskatchewan would like to remind anglers of provincial resource laws related to fishing to help ensure that anglers do not mistakenly violate The Outfitter and Guide Regulations.
Painted Hand Casino Parade at the Yorkton Exhibition

Painted Hand Casino Parade at the Yorkton Exhibition

The wet weather couldn't dampen the spirits of hundreds of paradegoers as the Painted Hand Casino made its way down Broadway on Saturday morning.
Government of Canada hosts roundtable discussion

Government of Canada hosts roundtable discussion

Wiith pork and beef sector stakeholders
History Corner

History Corner

As early as the onset of the war in 1939, Mayor Charles Peaker and other city officials were on a quest to have the Federal Government establish a flying training school near Yorkton.

Letter to the Editor: Not a 'made up' holiday

Dear Editor: The June 26 editorial refers to the July 1st holiday as a made up holiday; I would disagree since it commemorates the signing of the BNA Act July 1, 1867. This united 3 colonies to create the Dominion of Canada.
Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight

Summer Tour - Find which leisure activity is right for you! Live, Laugh, Learn, Leisure. July 12 & August 16, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages: 6-12, Yorkton Library. Contact: Kendall Schneider & Lauren Maier. Email: scrsummertour@parklandvalley.
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