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WSA earmarks $2 million for flood prevention

WSA earmarks $2 million for flood prevention

The Water Security Agency (WSA) has earmarked $2 million in extra funding after the widespread flooding northern Saskatchewan weathered this summer. The money brings this year’s funding up to $2.
Sask. cities streamline poll booths to single sites for municipal elections amid pandemic

Sask. cities streamline poll booths to single sites for municipal elections amid pandemic

As Yorkton prepares for its upcoming municipal election on Nov. 9, city councillors have voted 4-3 to hold it all under one roof come voting day, instead of dispersing residents out to different polling stations.
Eight new COVID-19 cases reported in Sask.

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported in Sask.

Fifteen are in hospital
Football navigates through COVID-19

Football navigates through COVID-19

Yorkton Minor Football is gearing up for the 2020 season, and recently handed out equipment to students who are eager to hit the field and get back into the game.
New funding for women entrepreneurs

New funding for women entrepreneurs

Innovation Saskatchewan providing $50,000
History Corner - Saskatchewan Wheat Pool elevator

History Corner - Saskatchewan Wheat Pool elevator

The only operating grain elevator that remains within the city limits is the former Saskatchewan Wheat Pool terminal off York Road on Hill Street, which has been VITERRA since 2007.
Editorial - Not too late to build community art profile

Editorial - Not too late to build community art profile

A new City brochure invites residents and visitors to explore the public art spotted across our community.
Lots of bear sightings in Southeast Sask

Lots of bear sightings in Southeast Sask

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is urging people to be bear aware this summer. Kevin Harrison, a conservation officer with the Ministry, say that there has been quite a few incidences in the south east of Saskatchewan.
Provincial Archives reading room is re-opening

Provincial Archives reading room is re-opening

In a new location
For the Young Burrowing Owls, it's now time to leave the nest!

For the Young Burrowing Owls, it's now time to leave the nest!

Regina, SK – August 4, 2020 – The beginning of August marks the end of an important milestone in the life cycle of a Burrowing Owl and the beginning of another.
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