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Project to repair items rather than throw away

Typically dexterity games are either love them, or leave them in my world. Crokinole is the best game there is, rod hockey is fantastic, but most are not exactly my forte.

After years of teaching journaling workshops, the regular habit has slipped away from me. Life is moving faster. I’m moving slower. Taking an hour at the end of each day to jot my thoughts and prayers simply rarely happens anymore.

Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics, and the Loss of Indigenous Life by James Daschuk Published by University of Regina Press Reviewed by Ben Charles $27.

Richard Doorink, who released his new book 1967: A Coming of Age Story, held a booksigning Friday afternoon at the Yorkton Public Library, and was on hand to chat with eager readers about the story.

What’s the scariest thing you will encounter this Hallowe’en? Is it the ghouls and ghosts, spooky haunted houses and scary movies that define the season? Or will it be a struggle to put food on the table for your family? The Hunger is Scary food driv

The City of Yorkton will no longer make proclamations designating special days or weeks for any events or organizations. Council made the decision recently and implemented the new procedure at the October 21 Council meeting, said Mayor Bob Maloney.

Rabies has been found in the Yorkton area. A skunk, discovered in the RM of Orkney within city limits, was officially confirmed to have died from the disease. Dr.

Yorkton music fans will know the name Zachary Lucky from his shows at the old 5th Avenue Cup & Saucer. And, of course the Saskatoon based folksinger has family ties to the area as the grandson of the well-known Smilin’ Johnnie of Wroxton.

The Yorkton RCMP have received a complaint that culprits are attempting to operate under the identity of Gross Construction within Yorkton and Saskatchewan.