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Crime Diary - Saskatchewan nurse's $26K fine is a travesty of justice

In a civilized society, whether it is in the official justice system, public institutions, professional organizations, businesses, or even families, justice should be proportional. In the vernacular, the punishment should fit the crime.

Things I Do With Words -

The most obvious benefit of libraries is that they are a big building filled with information.
Parkland Library hacks staff and services

Parkland Library hacks staff and services

Board cites emergency measures following 58 per cent funding cut in provincial budget
Doherty defends budget at Yorkton Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Doherty defends budget at Yorkton Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Last week, at what was the best-attended Chamber of Commerce luncheon in recent memory, Kevin Doherty, Saskatchewan finance minister, defended his government’s 2017 budget. The overriding message Doherty tried to impart to business leaders at St.
Yorkton teen accused of dangerous driving causing death makes first court appearance

Yorkton teen accused of dangerous driving causing death makes first court appearance

A 19-year-old Yorkton man made his first appearance in court April 10 following being charged with dangerous driving causing death in a September 2016 collision that killed another area man and youth.
Glauser honoured by Lieutenant Governor

Glauser honoured by Lieutenant Governor

Yorkton’s Lori Glauser will be among the recognized with a Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan this year.
Editorial Cartoon April 12 2017

Editorial Cartoon April 12 2017

We get what we vote for

There is a lot of opposition going around regarding the Sask Party's latest budget. Kevin Doherty, the Saskatchewan finance minister, was in Yorkton last week to sell the budget with a presentation at the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
History Corner - St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

History Corner - St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

The church’s dome is the site of one of North America’s most extraordinary pieces of religious art. “The Coronation of Mary, Queen of Heaven” painted by Stephen Meush covers the entire dome and has a curvature of more than 62 feet.

Kudos for Yorkton Fire Department

Dear Editor: On behalf of the crew of STAR-9 from our Regina base and everyone at STARS, I would like to applaud Yorkton Fire Protective Services for the incredible support they provided our team on the evening of March 8, 2017, when our aircraft exp
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