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Letter to the Editor - CWB election losers continue to whine

Dear Editor: The recent CWB Director elections resulted in single desk supporters winning 4 out of a possible 5 positions. In fact, single desk supporters were only 31 votes short of winning all five positions.
Share success with taxpayers

Share success with taxpayers

Many people say Premier Wall is a dreamer - a politician that isn't afraid to think big. Well, here's a bold vision for him to embrace. Mr.

Film festival submission time

The Yorkton Film Festival will be accepting submission for its 2011 Festival season throughout January. Submissions will be accepted until the deadline of January 31, 2011 at which time the adjudication process will begin.
NDP election hopes uncertain in 2011

NDP election hopes uncertain in 2011

There has been virtually no time in our history when the Saskatchewan CCF-NDP has not looked forward to an election year.

Workers' Comp Review

A Committee of Review (COR) has been appointed to consult with workers and employers and make suggestions for improving the workers' compensation program in Saskatchewan.

Child Welfare Report goes to Minister

Social Services Minister June Draude was presented with the Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel's final report, entitled For the Good of Our Children and Youth from Panel Chair Bob Pringle.

New help to stop smoking

The government announced additional assistance to help people make good on their goal to quit smoking. Effective January 1, two smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under the provincial drug plan.
TD continuing with health care funding

TD continuing with health care funding

The Health Foundation's Scholarship Fund began in 2002 when the foundation and TD undertook to mutually fund an education program for five years.
Moscow, Springside Lions entertain in girls' hockey

Moscow, Springside Lions entertain in girls' hockey

Thirteen-year-old Katelyn Breitkreuz of Springside was the first to do what no other female hockey player in Springside has ever done before and that's score a goal against a Russian team in her home arena.

Call fees for ambulance service may increase

Saskatchewan's regional health authorities (RHAs) will be allowed to increase ambulance fees, under new provincial ambulance fee guidelines. The new maximum basic call fee may be increased by $25.