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RBC supports film festival

RBC supports film festival

RBC is back as a major sponsor of the Yorkton Film Festival this year adding to its contribution with a bursary for the top emerging filmmaker.
Dialysis part of Harris' weekly routine

Dialysis part of Harris' weekly routine

For Don Harris trips to the hemodialysis unit at the Sunrise Health Centre in Yorkton has become part of the routine which keeps him active and alive. Harris, 76, said he found out in 2004 he would need regular hemodialysis treatments.
Area woman leads Ugandan orphanage

Area woman leads Ugandan orphanage

At barely more than 20 years old, a woman with ties to the Yorkton area helped save a Ugandan orphanage and found her life's passion in the process.

Former Terrier part of historic victory

The Yukon Mens' Hockey Team made Canada Games history this year when they became the first territories team to defeat a province in hockey, and a former Yorkton Terrier was part of the huge win.

Strong uptake for emergency flood damage reduction program

Since the announcement of the $22 million Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program on February 22, the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority has experienced strong interest in the program.

Upcoming 15U, 18U volleyball tournaments

There are two scheduled volleyball tournaments coming up next month and a third in April, says Brent Brown, coach of the McSweeney Selects. This weekend, they are hosting a 15U tournament at the Gloria Hayden Centre, MC Knoll and St. Michael's.

New housing committee struck

Yorkton Council unanimously supported Mayor James Wilson's appointment to the City's new short-term Housing Committee.
Wrestling clinic given at St. Alphonsus

Wrestling clinic given at St. Alphonsus

A wrestling clinic took place not long ago at a Yorkton elementary school, and hopes are now there that it could help to launch a more detailed wrestling program which could be launched within the city at some point.
Health policy change merits thanks and suspicion

Health policy change merits thanks and suspicion

Whenever a government reverses an unpopular or wrong-headed position, there is one immediate thing one should do: say thank you.
First night loppet held at Good Spirit ski club

First night loppet held at Good Spirit ski club

The Good Spirit Cross Country Ski Club hosted a first of its kind in the province, a night loppet called the Lamplighter Loppet.
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