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Yorkton News Review - Archive

Highway work done for 2014

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is concluding the 2014 construction season. In total, 837 km of provincial highways were improved across Saskatchewan.

Refugee claimants deserve better

To the Editor: Canadians used to be known around the world for our compassion and generosity, but changes hidden in the Conservative government's latest omnibus budget bill threaten those values.
Stock dogs trials feature smart dogs

Stock dogs trials feature smart dogs

The stock dog competition at the Harvest Showdown brings out some of the best trained dogs in the area to show sheep who's boss and herd them around the course.

Games looking for host city

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport invites cities to submit bids to host the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games. The invitation includes a $1.5 million investment by the provincial government in support of bringing the games to Saskatchewan.
Friendly and gentle

Friendly and gentle

Hi there, I'm Gaz, I'm a three year old male Heeler Cross. I'm quiet and gentle, and will be a loyal friend through thick and thin.
Seventeen doctors from SIPPA in Sunrise

Seventeen doctors from SIPPA in Sunrise

The Sunrise Health Region has recently welcomed its 17th doctor from the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program. Dr. Olaitan Fajimi began practice in Yorkton recently, and is currently taking patients.

Get the facts and stop "fearbola"

To the Editor: Fearbola' is the recent term being used to describe widespread public fears of an Ebola outbreak in the United States. 'Fearbola' is said to spread easily through conversation or even from simply seeing images and videos about Ebola.

Financial literacy month celebrated

Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) in partnership with Saskatchewan credit unions are celebrating financial literacy month by reminding Saskatchewan people that it is never too early, or too late, to start learning about

Canadian agricultural sector well positioned

Canada is the world's top agriculture trader when compared to all other countries on a per capita basis, according to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) annual report on global trade.

You can't go wrong with duct tape

Submitted by Kaare Askildt, former Preeceville area farmer in training. This one of a series on getting settled in Hazel Dell. I drove my wife to Wadena and put her on the bus to Wilkie.
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