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Things I do with words... Alberta proves there is no sure thing in politics

In spite of Jim Prentice’s Progressive Conservative Party running what had to be the worst political campaign in living memory, it was still a surprise when Alberta came back with an NDP government early last week.

Letter of the Week - Economic goals need to be fair

To the Editor: Feeble jobs and trade data last week underscore what most Canadians know only too well – the national economy continues to falter and Stephen Harper’s long-delayed budget did little to help.

Keeping kids in school priority

To the Editor: For many years, the education system in our country has missed the boat on what motivates kids to stay in school.

Firstly, help those really in need

To the Editor Of all the senior ecclesiastical Christian leaders in the world today, one you’d expect to thoroughly understand Africa’s problems would be Ghanaian cardinal Peter Turkson.

Grant for washroom renovations

To the Editor: The Board of New Horizons Senior Citizens of Yorkton Inc. would like to express our appreciation to the federal government for a grant of $25,000 towards a major renovation of the washrooms at the Senior’s Centre.
Get ready to do some Dining in the Dark

Get ready to do some Dining in the Dark

The dining experience is something people do daily, not thinking about how they use their senses while enjoying their meal.
New Habitat for Humanity project planned

New Habitat for Humanity project planned

Habitat for Humanity Yorkton was on hand at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday to give the city a brief update on its efforts.

Parliamentary Report - Nominations open for volunteer awards

Have you met a volunteer whose work in the past year had a profound impact on your community? Once again, you have the opportunity to nominate them for a Prime Minister’s Volunteer Award as a way of bringing them wider recognition for their service a
RCMP Musical Ride is coming to the Yorkton Exhibition

RCMP Musical Ride is coming to the Yorkton Exhibition

It started out in the early 1870s essentially as Cavalry drills performed by North-West Mounted Police as a means of demonstrating their equestrian skills and entertaining themselves and their frontier communities.
Saskatchewan Parks now open

Saskatchewan Parks now open

Saskatchewan Pro­vincial Parks will open for the season on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Saskatchewan’s provincial parks continue to grow in popularity, and after a record-setting campsite reservation launch, SaskParks is expecting another busy season.
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