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Literacy award announced

Premier Brad Wall is inviting Saskatchewan residents to nominate a recipient for the seventh annual Council of the Federation (COF) Literacy Award.
YRHS continues archery dynasty with team title

YRHS continues archery dynasty with team title

The Yorkton Regional High School (YRHS) archery team competed at the 2012 National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Provincial Championships in Moose Jaw. Going into the shoot, the YRHS previously won three consecutive provincial titles.
Where are the mythical new prisons?

Where are the mythical new prisons?

Every so often, a constituent contacts my office to ask about a government-related rumour. "Is it true?" they usually begin. We are happy to seek out the truth. The latest story arrived in an email containing pictures of a spectacular glass building.
The Yorkton Film Festival - the way ahead

The Yorkton Film Festival - the way ahead

Submitted by Kathleen Morrell The history of the festival has been like a stream with its rocky rapids and smooth flow of deep shimmering waters. The 1960s saw the rocky times when attendance at screenings fell and the festival faced closure.
Is regular table salt acceptable for cooking?

Is regular table salt acceptable for cooking?

In today's wonderful world of cuisine, salt has evolved from being just another staple in our pantries to a myriad of choices with considerations based on texture, flavour, and health aspects.
Ball hockey tournament raises funds for KidSport

Ball hockey tournament raises funds for KidSport

Saturday Yorkton's hockey season was extended with a ball hockey tournament at the SIGN facility on Broadway St. West.

Airport sees new funding

Yorkton gets $165,637

For Canada's sake trim the fat, not the necessities

To the Editor: The Harper government is feeding the opposition every day with many unnecessary cuts to the civil service. Library and Archives Canada is just one example of where cuts will be harmful.
Be careful what you wear out there

Be careful what you wear out there

It's not something I would personally choose to wear, but if he's not hurting anyone, or really forcing his beliefs down anyone's throats, what then is the harm done? A Grade 12 student in Nova Scotia was recently suspended from his high school for s
Future Olympic hopeful competes at provincials in Yorkton

Future Olympic hopeful competes at provincials in Yorkton

A young gymnast from Saskatoon competing at the recent provincial championships in Yorkton has a connection with the city. Teague King, grandson of Ray and Karen Thies of Rokeby, and son of former Yorkton gymnast Tamara King (nee Thies).
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