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History Corner - Hudson’s Bay Company Stores

History Corner - Hudson’s Bay Company Stores

The Hudson’s Bay Company stores always provided an enjoyable shopping experience for me in Yorkton or whenever I visited other cities over many years.

Settling In - Weird winter reminders

In college, I, like everyone else I knew, had a slob roommate. Well, to be precise, I had three slob roommates, which was like being the only sober person in a bar on St. Patrick’s Day. Any effort to maintain cleanliness was futile.
Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens book review

Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens book review

“Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens” by Sara Williams and Bob Bors Published by Coteau Books Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $39.
Agriculture This Week - Plant breeding deserves public dollars, support

Agriculture This Week - Plant breeding deserves public dollars, support

When it comes to plant breeding having public investment has always been something this writer has felt is important.
Kijiji founder doles out business, life advice

Kijiji founder doles out business, life advice

When her name was called out, Janet Bannister leapt to the stage, shaking hands with the event organizers. She pulled the microphone away from the podium and cleared her throat.
Young athletes test their mettle

Young athletes test their mettle

St. Michael's students ran, jumped, and leaped across the field at Yorkton Regional High School last Tuesday. St. Michael's held a track meet for its students on May 8. Young athletes competed in races, high jumps, and long jumps.
Board of Governors approves 24th consecutive balanced budget

Board of Governors approves 24th consecutive balanced budget

The University of Regina released its 2018-19 budget today, marking the 24th consecutive year that the University has balanced its operating budget. The total operating budget for the University in 2018-19 is approximately $223 million.
Dr. Siva Karunakaran of Regina elected SMA president

Dr. Siva Karunakaran of Regina elected SMA president

Dr. Siva Karunakaran, a nephrologist from Regina, was elected president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) on Friday at the 2018 Spring Representative Assembly (RA). He succeeds Dr.
2018 Saskatchewan agriculture student scholarship winners announced

2018 Saskatchewan agriculture student scholarship winners announced

Recently, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart presented four agriculture scholarships to students from across the province. “The future of our industry relies on dedicated, inspiring young individuals,” Stewart said.
Intersection construction begins

Intersection construction begins

Drivers will need to follow detours or devise new routes to the east side of Yorkton for the next two months. Construction began at the intersection of Broadway Street and Highway #9 on May 7.
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