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Week designated for spring cleanup in Yorkton

Week designated for spring cleanup in Yorkton

Yorkton residents will once again have free access to the local landfill for spring cleanup. Yorkton Council unanimously declared the week of May 11th to May 16th be declared Spring Yard Waste Clean Up Week.
Saskatchewan Unemployment rate low

Saskatchewan Unemployment rate low

Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 4.4 per cent in March 2015 (seasonally adjusted), maintaining the lowest rate among the provinces for the 18th straight month, well below 6.8 per cent recorded nationally according to Statistics Canada.
Flood measures in place

Flood measures in place

Saskatchewan residents will again be able receive assistance for emergency flood mitigation measures in 2015.
KidsFirst programs making a difference

KidsFirst programs making a difference

The Government of Saskatchewan is ensuring a better life for children and families by continuing to fund Kids­First programs across the province. For 2015-16, the government will provide $14.
Good news for credit unions

Good news for credit unions

Contributing to the continuing strength of the provincial economy, Saskatchewan credit unions grew system assets by 8.0 per cent to $19.7 billion, while loans grew 8.1 per cent to $15.8 billion.
Workshop reduces patient discharge time at Yorkton Regional Health Centre

Workshop reduces patient discharge time at Yorkton Regional Health Centre

A rapid process improvement workshop (RPIW) recently completed at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre has reduced the amount of time it takes to discharge patients from acute care to a more appropriate location by 49 percent.
4-H COMPETITIONS

4-H COMPETITIONS

Scores of residents, handlers, business representatives and spectators flooded the Gallagher Centre this weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the 4-H Spring Steer and Heifer Show, as well as Yorkton’s Spring Expo.
Access Communications short listed

Access Communications short listed

The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) shortlisted Access Communications in four categories for this year’s Tuned-in Canada awards.
Helpful advice when buying your home

Helpful advice when buying your home

Finding the perfect home doesn’t happen in one day. It takes careful planning and lots of work. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to simplify the process. 1.
VR system changes

VR system changes

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced upcoming changes to streamline and modernize the way crop varieties are registered in Canada.
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