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Multi-Jurisdictional community outbreak declared

Multi-Jurisdictional community outbreak declared

The Saska​tchewan Health Authority has declared a multi-jurisdictional community transmitted outbreak. Dr. Khami Chokani, Medical Health Officer, officially declared the outbreak on October 7, 2020.
Honour our Veterans banner project flies

Honour our Veterans banner project flies

It was a trip to Vancouver that inspired Tami Hall. While visiting her father, a proud Korean War veteran, in Vancouver she saw banners that celebrated veterans hanging from light standards in the city.
Words of encouragement for Culture Days

Words of encouragement for Culture Days

In times of crisis, communities come together. For Culture Days in 2020, Twila Napoleoni with Bara’ Academy of the Arts is the host of This Picture IS 1,000 (or more) Words, which aims to show the community of Yorkton through their stories.
Editorial - Council grandstand decision a good one

Editorial - Council grandstand decision a good one

There are few places in the city of Yorkton that have contributed to the community’s fabric more than the grandstand on the Yorkton Exhibition grounds.
Drive-thru flu shot clinic 'a rehearsal for the COVID vaccine'

Drive-thru flu shot clinic 'a rehearsal for the COVID vaccine'

“In 20 years of being a pharmacist, this is the proudest moment I’ve ever had,” said Monte Steeves, pharmacy owner of Jean Coutu on Mountain Road in north Moncton.
C.V. Sastry hopes to bring fresh perspective to Yorkton Council

C.V. Sastry hopes to bring fresh perspective to Yorkton Council

Throws hat into municipal election ring
Montreal Lake Cree Nation elects first woman chief

Montreal Lake Cree Nation elects first woman chief

Joyce Naytowhow-McLeod made history last week when she became Montreal Lake Cree Nation's (MLCN) first woman chief.
Calder Council Notes: Water security discussed

Calder Council Notes: Water security discussed

On Monday, September 21, 2020, Mayor Subkow called the council meeting to order with all members present. The council received the water report from the village foreman, as well as the happenings around the village regarding maintenance.

Saltcoats and Esterhazy benefit from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Grants

Recently, Esterhazy and Saltcoats received word that the Province of Saskatchewan has agreed on their share of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Grant program before sending it to Ottawa for the federal government’s stamp of appro
NDP promises 700 home care workers to help out seniors

NDP promises 700 home care workers to help out seniors

Saskatoon– The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is promising to hire 700 homecare staff to improve the lives of Saskatchewan seniors, at a cost of $50 million, according the NDP Leader Ryan Meili. He made the announcement on Oct. 6 in Saskatoon.
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