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Settling In - Cinematic Cushion Comfort

Settling In - Cinematic Cushion Comfort

When my friends asked me to join them at the “Last Jedi” screening at the Yorkton Tower Theatre this past weekend, I knew I had to come prepared. I’m not talking about finding the best Star Wars cosplay costume, I keep my fandom strictly casual.
Agri-Food Innovation Centre opens

Agri-Food Innovation Centre opens

Recently, Saskatchewan’s agri-food industry celebrated the grand opening of the new Agri-Food Innovation Centre (AFIC), a 43,000-square foot facility that will diversify the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre’s (Food Centre) capacity to de

Agriculture This Week - New NAFTA deal requires balance

If there is one thing which agriculture relies on, at least in this country, it is trade. In Canada we have far more production capacity than we do mouths to feed, and that means farmers must export most of what they produce in order to be viable.
History Corner - Manitoba and North Western Railway Business Car 1880s

History Corner - Manitoba and North Western Railway Business Car 1880s

In 1882 and 1883, when the York Farmers Colonization Company released promotional materials on the new settlement of York Colony, there were details on a map about the mainline of the Canadian Pacific Railway passing through Whitewood, Broadview and

Sports This Week - Olympic buzz muted by hockey decision

The latest edition of the Winter Olympics is scheduled to start Friday in PyeongChang. If you weren’t aware of the impending start in wouldn’t exactly surprise me.
Double Indemnity - A Century of Film

Double Indemnity - A Century of Film

Billy Wilder was one of the greatest directors in American film, look no further for proof.
Terrier losses mount in SJHL

Terrier losses mount in SJHL

The week was not kind to the Yorkton Terriers. In three Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League games, the Terriers failed to find a point.
Coldest Night aims to help local homeless

Coldest Night aims to help local homeless

In the cold of February, many of us look forward to the chance to stay at home for the evening, in the comfort of a well-heated home.

Thinking I Do With Words - Anthem controversy means just kill it entirely

I understand the point of a national anthem. We need a song to make our athletes cry as they receive their gold medals at the Olympics.
Parkland Valley prepares for winter games

Parkland Valley prepares for winter games

The Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford are fast approaching, and Parkland Valley Sport and Recreation District is preparing the local team for the games. The team had a chance to get ready by attending a sport camp at the Gallagher Centre.
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