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Sask Rush prepare for unusual NLL draft

Sask Rush prepare for unusual NLL draft

Saskatoon, SK - A pandemic. Pending free agency. Future expansion. Nothing like a monkey wrench, or two, or three, to be thrown into planning for the annual NLL Entry Draft.
Potential COVID-19 in businesses in Foam Lake and Wynyard

Potential COVID-19 in businesses in Foam Lake and Wynyard

Saskatchewan Hea​​lth Authority is notifying the public that an individual who tested COVID-19 positive visited the following businesses in Foam Lake and Wynyard when the individual was likely infectious on the following dates: Foam L​ake Husky ​Sept
CBRC commits $2.7 million to USask CDC barley breeding activities

CBRC commits $2.7 million to USask CDC barley breeding activities

The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) announced today it will invest $2.
COVID-19 causes major debt for Terriers

COVID-19 causes major debt for Terriers

The Yorkton Terriers, and the other teams in the SJHL, are sitting in limbo. Since COVID-19 caused the early end of the 2019-20 season, the team has been unable to host many of their traditional fundraisers, and now sits with a major money problem.
Ten new COVID-19 cases reported in Sask. today

Ten new COVID-19 cases reported in Sask. today

Two in Central East region
Startup company weeds out invasive species

Startup company weeds out invasive species

Daryl Wright grabbed a machete and hacked at a wall of an invasive reed called phragmites growing as high as 15 feet. The job was one of the highlights of his summer since completing his Master’s thesis on invasive plants on Indigenous lands.
More than 250 groups call for full, permanent immigration status for all in Canada

More than 250 groups call for full, permanent immigration status for all in Canada

As the federal Liberal cabinet meets to set its priorities ahead of the Sept. 23 throne speech, nearly 300 organizations are reaffirming a call for equal rights and permanent immigration status for everyone in Canada.
Kinsmen Arena replacement project grows in scope

Kinsmen Arena replacement project grows in scope

Most recent design has $22 million price tag
Resident has concerns about Heartland Livestock

Resident has concerns about Heartland Livestock

Yorkton resident Sean Robutka appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council wanting Heartland Livestock along York Road in the city moved outside the community.
Apartment owner seeks better tax treatment from City

Apartment owner seeks better tax treatment from City

PR Investments Inc. owns a trio of apartment buildings in Yorkton, and they think their City property taxes are too high. Monday Wade Probe Chief Financial Officer, C-owner PR Investments Inc.
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