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Things I do with words... Maybe a Kelly Leitch party is a good idea

In trying to justify their decision to drop the electoral reform promise the Liberal Party made in the last election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked if someone really wanted Kelly Leitch to have her own party.

Crime Diary - We should all be thankful to the Founders

“Our justice system is broken!” whined the giant man-baby currently occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.
Ice fishing - what you need to know

Ice fishing - what you need to know

Now that we have some colder weather, the idea of getting out on the ice to do some ice fishing seems a bit more popular. Every year officers get asked many questions related to ice fishing.
Canada 150 - A new flag is raised for the first time in 1965

Canada 150 - A new flag is raised for the first time in 1965

On this day in history, in 1965, Canada officially adopted the Maple Leaf as the country’s flag.
Anne Portnuff seat project one-third along

Anne Portnuff seat project one-third along

Many generous friends of live performance have stepped up to support the revitalization of the Annne Portnuff Theatre at Yorkton Regional High School.
Unemployment rate drops for third straight month

Unemployment rate drops for third straight month

In January 2017, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate dropped from 6.6 per cent in December to 6.4 per cent in January (seasonally adjusted). Saskatchewan had the fourth lowest unemployment rate among the provinces.
Yorkton Tribal Council hosts first science fair

Yorkton Tribal Council hosts first science fair

Education is about giving kids possibilities, and encouraging kids to have an interest in science can open up possibilities in their future.
Xerox Terriers finish regular season on top

Xerox Terriers finish regular season on top

The Yorkton Xerox Terriers of the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League have come to the end of the regular season. Their final two games were played last weekend in Swift Current and Moose Jaw, and they came out on top of both games.
Saints boys’ basketball play in Estevan

Saints boys’ basketball play in Estevan

The Sacred Heart High School Saints senior boys’ basketball team traveled to Estevan last weekend to participate in an eight-team tournament. With a 1-2 record, the Saints finished in fourth place at the end of the weekend. On Friday, Feb.
Annual Tonkin bonspiels

Annual Tonkin bonspiels

The Tonkin Curling Club held its annual ladies bonspiel from Feb. 9-11. With a total of 10 participating teams, it’s the highest turn out the club has seen in the past few years.
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