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RCMP seeks help to name newborn foals

RCMP seeks help to name newborn foals

The RCMP is once again turning to children for help. In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary the national police force’s Musical Ride has established a contest to name 14 foals born this spring at the RCMP breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario.

Things I do with words... Blizzard brings out the spirit of a community

A crisis brings out the true nature of a community. Take, for example, a blizzard. Given that the city simply doesn’t have the resources to plow every street immediately, people are going to get stuck.
Court briefs

Court briefs

Verdict delayed The fate of a Theodore man accused of aggravated assault resulting in the paralysis of another man will be in the hands of a provincial court judge a little longer.
Canada 150 - Similar issues, different decades

Canada 150 - Similar issues, different decades

Canada’s national anthem has a long, storied, and, sometimes, controversial history. To most, it seems as if it has always been with us, but many may not realize, it only officially became the anthem 100 years after its earliest appearance.
Monday Warrants

Monday Warrants

Arrest warrants were issued for the following people at Yorkton Provincial Court March 13, 2017: Michelle Hunter Anyone with information can call Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, Yorkton Provincial Court at 306-786-1400 or local police service.

Politics - Big shoe to fall on budget day

The news that Premier Brad Wall is taking a 3.5-per-cent wage cut and is asking the public service to do the same might have come as some relief to some. Cut back civil servants wages — problem solved, right? Not quite.
Local student musicians chosen for provincial event

Local student musicians chosen for provincial event

Four Yorkton band students enjoyed an opportunity two weekends ago to participate in a provincial program with 125 other young people from 25 communities across southern Saskatchewan. The two-day event, hosted this year at Dr.
Royals reveal how they remain cheerful all the time (satire)

Royals reveal how they remain cheerful all the time (satire)

During the 2016 Royal Tour of Canada, Canadians could not help but notice that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, always seemed to be cheerful. Despite a schedule that took them to seven B.C.
DELAITTRE - Cassie

DELAITTRE - Cassie

Cassie Delaittre, born November 8, 1920 - March 5, 2017 aged 96 years. Cassie passed away peacefully at St. Paul Lutheran Home, Melville, SK.
RODYCH - Sophie (Krywulak)

RODYCH - Sophie (Krywulak)

Mrs. Sophie (Krywulak) Rodych, beloved wife of the late Mike Rodych, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2017. It is with saddened hearts that we mourn the death of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
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