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Religious right's rejection of science is baffling

Religious right's rejection of science is baffling

Is the world getting nuttier? Looking at recent events in North America, it's hard not to conclude that humanity is taking a crazy step backwards.
Mock trial puts students in the hot seat

Mock trial puts students in the hot seat

Every year, teens from Yorkton appear before a Court of Queen's Bench judge for a hands-on look at Canada's justice system.

Bus fare increase

Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) passenger fares will increase by an average of 4.76 per cent beginning April 1, 2012. The average fare increase per ticket is $1.45 based on an average one way trip of 117 miles.

Earnings jump

Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings jumped by 2.7 per cent in January compared to a year ago, according to a report from Statistics Canada. Average weekly earnings in the province were $907.44, the highest on record for Saskatchewan.

Unique situation for coach

One of Darren Wandy's points on his resume happens to be his work as a volleyball coach, another one is his archery work Being a coach of Gr.

Surgical wait times declining

New surgical data updated to January 31, 2012, shows that Saskatchewan continues to make progress improving access to surgery for patients.
SHUMAY - Nick

SHUMAY - Nick

Mr. Nick Shumay, formerly of the Orcadia district, beloved husband of Effie entered eternal rest on March 26, 2012 at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. He was 80 years of age.
Hockey's still going, YRHS holds first ever zumbathon, and Wendy's counter is swamped

Hockey's still going, YRHS holds first ever zumbathon, and Wendy's counter is swamped

With the Terriers, Harvest done a long, long time ago, and most of the minor hockey teams done, that leaves a whole lot of time on the schedule for other things.

New 50-dollar bills are polymer to last

Canada's new $50 polymer notes have arrived just in time for spring. These innovative notes will continue to provide Canadians with access to world-class bills that are more secure and also last at least 2.5 times longer than paper notes.

Don't prune elm trees until September

To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED), pruning of elm trees is prohibited throughout Saskatchewan each year from April 1 until August 31.
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