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Premier gives Throne Speech

The Saskatchewan Party and Premier Brad Wall presented its Throne Speech for the upcoming session of the Saskatchewan Legislature recently. Wall said the Throne Speech sets out the provincial government's agenda to keep Saskatchewan moving forward.
Dorkbot focuses of bending electricity into music

Dorkbot focuses of bending electricity into music

In the world of music the Dorkbot Ensemble takes a decidedly different approach to its creation. The four-member ensemble is part of Dorkbot Regina, a group within an international community, explained Jeff Morton.

Heart health risk factors rise with age

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada indicates that one in five adults aged 50 to 64 years have two or more of the major risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesity.

New adult literacy books launched

ABC Life Literacy Canada, in partnership with Grass Roots Press, and with support from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, launched the first six (of 12) titles in the innovative Good Reads series for adult literacy learners.

Soup Haven appeals to public

Yorkton's Soup Haven is taking its message to the public in a year when costs are up and donations are down.
Art launch

Art launch

The Godfrey Dean Gallery in Yorkton held an opening reception Saturday evening for Vaughan Grayson 'Adventures of an Artist in the Canadian Rockies.
Vigil a first for school

Vigil a first for school

This week, Yorkton Regional High School was one of 150 schools across Canada and Europe taking part in a national public "vigil of remembrance," the first of its kind.
The pull of working with horses

The pull of working with horses

Horse pulling returned as a feature event at this year's Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton. Jack Grad of Vibank was among the competitors in the Qu'Appelle Valley Horse Pulling Association sanctioned event.
Community wishes extended to residents

Community wishes extended to residents

A Baby shower was heldon Oct. 2 for Kayle Schlecter, son of Allyssa Freed and Jared Schlecter. About 50 ladies were in attendance for the shower held in Dubuc at the Bernier Street Hotel.
Truck route officially opened

Truck route officially opened

Phase I of the Yorkton West Truck Route, part of Highway 16 west of the city, was officially opened Friday, although traffic has been using the stretch of realigned pavement for several weeks.
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