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Fishing in the rain still better than not

Fishing in the rain still better than not

Welcome to Week LVII of 'Fishing Parkland Shorelines'. Like most of us I am a novice fisherman, loving to fish, but far from an expert.
WILLIAMS - Doris

WILLIAMS - Doris

Doris Williams, beloved wife of Stan of Yorkton passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre following a lengthy illness. She was 79 years of age.
Program helps share locally grown fruit

Program helps share locally grown fruit

In many of the larger cities across Canada, there are programs whereby fruit is harvested and redistributed from the yards of residents. Many of these programs are well established and quite sophisticated in their operation.
Suspected dope dealer at large

Suspected dope dealer at large

A 29-year-old cocaine trafficking suspect is at large after police found he had removed his electronic monitoring device and disappeared from the Cote First Nation where he was required to reside according to conditions of his release in April.
GARDNER - Roger

GARDNER - Roger

Mr. Roger Gardner, beloved husband of Joyce of Yorkton passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the age of 78 years of age.
Johnson, Martens set for college hockey

Johnson, Martens set for college hockey

Jeremy Johnson and Patrick Martens aren't planning on hanging up the skates anytime soon. The former Yorkton Terriers forwards are poised to take the next step in their hockey careers after committing to secondary schools.
BREDENBURY - Andrew inducted to Lions Hall of Fame

BREDENBURY - Andrew inducted to Lions Hall of Fame

The town of Bredenbury and district along with the Bredenbury Lion's club would like to congratulate Gladi Andrew who was inducted into the Saskatchewan Lions Club Hall of Fame in Saskatoon.
National Research Council's new focus

National Research Council's new focus

The federal government recently announced a reorganization of the National Research Council to make it more "business-led" and industry-focused. It appears we're coming full circle to the early 1970s, when Sen.
Special Olympics struggles

Special Olympics struggles

The Parkland branch of Special Olympics has recently found itself in a bad news/good news situation. On the one hand, the local organization is struggling to keep its programs going.

Letter to the Editor - Diamonds appreciated

Dear Editor: This is my first year playing baseball. My dad has driven past the diamonds at JC Beach with me many times but I've never played there. It is like playing on a big league field. The grass is always perfect and the gravel is red.
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