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Yorkton RCMP Detachment temporarily restricts public access for non-emergency requests for service

Yorkton RCMP Detachment temporarily restricts public access for non-emergency requests for service

On Sept. 27, a front-line officer at the Yorkton RCMP Detachment tested positive for COVID-19. The officer immediately self-isolated as per the direction of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
Starting positions for Saskatchewan general election

Starting positions for Saskatchewan general election

Regina – With Saskatchewan’s 2020 general election poised to take place on Monday, Oct. 26, these are the starting positions for each of the registered political parties. There are 61 seats in the Saskatchewan Legislature.
USask partners with Sask. First Nation to open Northern community dental clinic

USask partners with Sask. First Nation to open Northern community dental clinic

SASKATOON – The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has partnered with the Big River First Nation to launch a new dental clinic, providing service to a community with limited access to oral health-care.
Autumn tours highlight local history

Autumn tours highlight local history

The history of a city can be seen in its streets, and Yorkton has a number of homes and buildings that tell the story of its history.
New mural added to city-scape

New mural added to city-scape

A new mural has popped up recently in the city. Bredenbury artist Mya Lauer has added some colour to the back wall of Refresh Massage Studio and Spa at 35 Smith St. W.
Former Councillor Dick DeRyk seeking a return

Former Councillor Dick DeRyk seeking a return

Dick DeRyk has announced his intention to seek a seat on Yorkton Council. This would be return to Council for DeRyk, as he was amember of Yorkton city council for 13 years - various terms between 1987 and 2009.
Increased COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Yorkton and Regina

Increased COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Yorkton and Regina

Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses in Yorkton and Regina where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: Yorkton: Walmart, 240 Hamilton Rd., Yorkton • Sept.
Yorkton Regional High School going to remote learning

Yorkton Regional High School going to remote learning

Following four students testing positive for COVID-19
Saving Western Canada’s only endangered tree

Saving Western Canada’s only endangered tree

SMITHERS, B.C.
Yukon aims to put 200 times more electric vehicles on the road by 2030

Yukon aims to put 200 times more electric vehicles on the road by 2030

The Yukon government wants to see more than 4,800 electric vehicles on the road by 2030 as part of its bid to drastically cut the territory’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to its climate change strategy released Sept. 14.
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