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Area man rescues teens

Shayne Becker has been in the right place at the right time more than once. The Yorkton-area carpenter has come across several highway accidents and always lent a hand - even though the situation has sometimes been grisly.

Kettle target closer

A week of Christmas spirit has helped push the Salvation Army's annual kettle campaign closer to levels which will help the organization offset the costs associated with supplying hampers to less fortunate family's in Yorkton and area this year.
SHHS awards night at St. Mary's

SHHS awards night at St. Mary's

Another season came to an end last week as Sacred Heart announced their award winners for fall sports teams Wednesday night at the St. Mary's Ukrainian Cultural Centre.

New earning exemptions

People with disabilities who are clients of the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program and the Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP) will benefit from an increase to earnings exemptions, effective February 1, 2011.

Make literacy skills a Christmas tradition

Winter holidays provide an excellent opportunity for families and friends to spend time together learning and practicing literacy skills.

Human rights code amendment

Justice Minister Don Morgan introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code that will make the complaint process more timely and flexible to meet the needs of Saskatchewan people.
CD release has Yorkton tie

CD release has Yorkton tie

STIR CRAZYEvan WesterlundIndie8-out-of-10 It was back in March 2008 a country album; Howlin' At The Moon, by Evan Westerlund impressed me to the point of earning a 9-out-of-10.

Reaction to chaplain position cut

The layoff of Sunrise Health Region's only chaplain generated some buzz but little in the way of public protest when it was announced last spring.

EI numbers dropping

The number of Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries in Saskatchewan has dropped for the sixth straight month. September 2010 saw 13,000 EI beneficiaries receiving regular benefits in Saskatchewan, a decrease of 1,560 or 10.

Health overtime

Saskatchewan health regions are finding significant financial efficiencies by reducing overtime hours and sick time. In the first six months of the 2010-11 fiscal year, the number of hours worked at premium rates per full-time employee is down 20.
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