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Yorkton This Week

April 7 proclaimed Green Shirt Day in Sask.

April 7 proclaimed Green Shirt Day in Sask.

Day Honours Humboldt Broncos’ Logan Boulet; Work Begins on Donor Registry
Stars sweep Terriers from playoffs

Stars sweep Terriers from playoffs

Yorkton shut out for third straight game

Community Events - Quilter's Guild and so much more!

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- New Horizons Friday Night Dance - New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. N., Yorkton. Great night of dancing. All ages are welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: Fri.
Elm pruning ban

Elm pruning ban

From April 1 to August 31 every year, it is illegal to prune elm trees in Saskatchewan. The ban coincides with the time of year when the elm bark beetles that spread Dutch elm disease (DED) are most active.
Thinking I do with words - The consumer advantage to small towns

Thinking I do with words - The consumer advantage to small towns

In his presentation at the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce’s first Business Summit, Evan Ortynsky said something interesting. The only way for a business to survive in a community like Yorkton is to have repeat customers.
History Corner - The beautiful Balmoral Hotel

History Corner - The beautiful Balmoral Hotel

Harry Bronfman had enlarged the hotel in 1912 to twice the size of the original.
Politics - China Canola crisis requires cooperative approach

Politics - China Canola crisis requires cooperative approach

You’ve likely read this in this space before, but it sure bears repeating right now: As a commodity trading province like ours is often at the mercy of world politics.
The Meeple Guild Online - Historic battles of North Africa game focus

The Meeple Guild Online - Historic battles of North Africa game focus

A few weeks back I reviewed Barbarossa, a deck builder based on the Second World War battles between the Russians and Germans. El Alamein is essentially the sister game to Barbarossa. Historically the battles of El Alamein were pivotal ones.
Dead dogs found outside of Runnymede

Dead dogs found outside of Runnymede

CN Rail crews came upon a disturbing site on Mar. 18. At the side of a bridge outside of Runnymede, they discovered 11 dead dogs, discarded at the side of the tracks. Rail supervisor Alex Husak was one of the people who discovered the dogs.
Summit showcases Yorkton success

Summit showcases Yorkton success

The Yorkton Business Summit is a new event hosted by the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, designed to help the businesses in the region network and face challenges they might encounter in the region.
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