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Yorkton This Week

Sunny Side Up - “Nana, why are there tears on your tree?”

The third candle in the advent wreath, the pink one, represents joy. Not the passing gladness of the season, but the joy Jesus came to bring. Freeing. Stabilizing. Soul-lifting. Permanent.
Movie Review - Thor Ragnarok

Movie Review - Thor Ragnarok

I never thought I’d see the day where a Thor movie earned more laughs than a Guardians of the Galaxy film, but here we are. What a time to be alive.

Gardener's Notebook - Food memories

As Christmas draws near, do you find that certain foods remind you so much of the holidays? The smells of Christmas include cinnamon and cloves and ginger, but the tastes of Christmas might include almonds.
Captive wildlife survey now available to the public

Captive wildlife survey now available to the public

The Government of Saskatchewan is requesting public feedback on captive wildlife issues and policies as part of its review of The Captive Wildlife Regulations, 1982.

Yorkton Boardgamers Guild - Cards trump strategy in Capere

Typically, I gravitate to abstract strategy board games. I like the one-on-one competitive nature of most games in the genre, and the lack of luck as well. The less dice I have to roll, or cards to draw in a game, usually the better.
Celebratory concert

Celebratory concert

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Weinbenders recognized

Weinbenders recognized

The Saskatchewan Charolais Association recently presented its major annual award to a Canora-area farm family.

Settling In - Waking up without the sun

I’ve never been a “morning person.” In fact, I’m quite distrustful of chipper people in the morning. How can they be so happy and productive when they could just stay in bed for an extra five minutes? It’s not natural, I tells ya.
History Corner - Honourable Sydney Fisher, Minister of Agriculture Ottawa, Canada

History Corner - Honourable Sydney Fisher, Minister of Agriculture Ottawa, Canada

Sydney Fisher was Minister of Agriculture in Ottawa during the years of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, 1896-1911.
Pattison Agriculture holds grand opening

Pattison Agriculture holds grand opening

It has been a year since Pattison Agriculture has opened its new location in Yorkton. The new facility celebrated its official grand opening the day before its anniversary.
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