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Chuckwagons run in front of huge crowd

Chuckwagons run in front of huge crowd

There was an overflow crowd at the newly opened Legacy Co-op Grandstand as a big crowd gathered Saturday evening for chuckwagon racing.
Important area of connected habitat conserved through collaboration

Important area of connected habitat conserved through collaboration

Landowners partner with Ducks Unlimited Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada to protect wetlands and grasslands in southeastern Saskatchewan
Rockets shut out by visiting Posse

Rockets shut out by visiting Posse

It was a warm night, tempered by a nice breeze, and shrouded in a bluish haze of smoke as the Rhein Rockets hosted the Neudorf Posse. However, it was not a good night for the host team losing the Richardson Pioneer League contest 3-0.

City of Yorkton warns residents to be careful after evidence of bear

The City of Yorkton is warning the public of a bear in the area. Taylor Morrison, the General Manager of the Gallagher Centre, said there had been evidence of a bear in the Logan Green area. "We were made aware of some bear tracks and scat.
Kozak finishes third at Saskatchewan Junior Women’s Championship

Kozak finishes third at Saskatchewan Junior Women’s Championship

Yorkton’s Ella Kozak finished third at this year’s Saskatchewan Junior Women’s Golf Championship held in Moose Jaw at Hillcrest Golf Club. Kozak shot a79 on the third and final day to complete the 54-hole event at 230.
VIDO research provides insight into the immune response . . .

VIDO research provides insight into the immune response . . .

And possible long-term health impacts associated with COVID-19
Stopping arsenic from contaminating drinking water

Stopping arsenic from contaminating drinking water

SASKATOON – Researchers used synchrotron light to determine that plant waste could be an ideal, cost-effective method for preventing arsenic in mine waste from polluting our water.
Gardener's Notebook - Perennial salvia a 'showstopper'

Gardener's Notebook - Perennial salvia a 'showstopper'

If you are looking for a perennial showstopper, look no further than the perennial salvia. This beautiful plant is in bloom right now, with electric blue-violet flowers.
New Research Chair at USask will help maximize environmental, economic benefits of forage crops

New Research Chair at USask will help maximize environmental, economic benefits of forage crops

SASKATOON – A new Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization Chair will be established at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to connect the study of soils, plants, animals, economics, and ecosystems to tap into forage crops’ full
Chariots kick-off race action at Exhibition grounds

Chariots kick-off race action at Exhibition grounds

It was a double first Friday afternoon at the Yorkton Exhibition track. It was the first races of the season for the Eastern Professional Chariot & Chuckwagon Association as the chariots took to the track.
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