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Yorkton This Week

Mining important to Sask economy

Saskatchewan is a significant player in the Canadian and global mining scene. in 2009, it continued to be the world's largest producer and exporter of potash, and one of the world's leaders in uranium production.

CBC looking for dragon partners

The producers of CBC's hit show Dragons' Den are looking for Canadian companies to participate in the second season of the reality business show The BIG Decision.

Lower STC youth fares

Youth in Saskatchewan can buy a pass to ride with the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) for only $45 per month during June, July and August.

Precaution makes for a safe bbq

Barbecue season has begun and Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter.
CTTCS senior students get ready for trip

CTTCS senior students get ready for trip

Students from St. Alphonsus, St. Michael's, St. Marys and St. Paul's will be going on an outdoor expedition at the end of the month.

Provincial GDP strong

Economic prospects remain bright in Saskatchewan. Coming off growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) of nearly five per cent in 2011, The Conference Board of Canada's Provincial Outlook-Spring 2012 forecasts that Saskatchewan will grow by 2.
Scrabble and crib in one game

Scrabble and crib in one game

If you like boardgames at all you have probably played a few hands of cribbage at some point, and have challenged your vocabulary with a game of Scrabble.

EDITORIAL - Festival perseveres through the years

The eyes of Canadian film turn to Yorkton this week as the annual Short Film Festival honours the best of short film in this country.
Country tunes just right mix

Country tunes just right mix

Paper Fire Cheryl Thibideau 7-out-of-10 I've never been to Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital of the world.

Senior hockey team to surface in Kamsack

A group of sports organizers led by Kamsack business owner Wayne Sas and recreation director Paul Keys today announced its intention to form a senior hockey team that will play the 2012-13 season in the Fishing Lakes Hockey League (FLHL).
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