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The Beaver is the worst idea I've ever heard

The Beaver is the worst idea I've ever heard

The Beaver (DVD/Blu-Ray) - Dir. Jodie Foster. Starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin. A depressed corporate CEO (Mel Gibson) finds a beaver puppet in the trash and latches onto it as his sole means of interacting with the world.

Campsite availability on the rise

Campers in Saskatchewan's Regional Parks are enjoying about 500 brand new campsites, in addition to numerous other capital upgrades, thanks to the province's increase in funding over the past four years.

City rental incentives broadened

The City of Yorkton is broadening its Rental Housing Incentive Program to include condominium developments if they meet certain criteria. The amendment covers condominium developments that are not owned by one owner or entity.
GUNDERSON - Hoping to go viral this fall

GUNDERSON - Hoping to go viral this fall

The cameras were rolling this weekend in Yorkton as several scenes from Gunderson were shot at locations around the city. Yorkton people may well be familiar with the Gunderson character, the short video persona of Tyson Off.
PRA season finale to include demo derby

PRA season finale to include demo derby

The Parkland Racing Association is down to their final race weekend of the season after another successful turnout Sunday at the Yellowhead Speedway. Fifteen racers turned out Sunday to take in some ideal race weather.
How much is that doggy worth, really?

How much is that doggy worth, really?

Faced with the choice of going to great lengths to keep our aging pup comfortable, I had to ask myself a hard question one day a while back.

Partnership to benefit the arts

Business for the Arts (BftA), Canada's only national association of business leaders who support arts and culture, and the Government of Saskatchewan are excited to announce a new partnership that will see artsVest, Business for the Arts' flagship ma
Work continues on drainage plan

Work continues on drainage plan

The City of Yorkton is continuing on dual fronts in terms of creating a better storm water drainage system.
Miller back in Regina for the rest of the season

Miller back in Regina for the rest of the season

For the second time in four years, it is Miller Time in Regina. At the start of the season it was Marshall time, but that came to an end late last week when the Riders decided it was time to make a change.
Hedges provide great privacy

Hedges provide great privacy

A dear friend of ours has a very interesting hedge around his yard, and I'd like to tell you about it.