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Radiothon breaks record

The fifth annual GX94 and FOX FM Airwaves for Health Radiothon last month was the most successful yet, raising $129,765 - two-thirds of the amount needed to fund a conceptual plan for the construction of a new regional hospital.

Local art show launches

A new show highlighting local and regional artist is launching at the Godfrey Dean Gallery in Yorkton. The 2011 Landscape and Memory exhibition will feature paintings, sculptures, prints, photography and jewellery by 25 artists.
Dirt exhibit gallery opens

Dirt exhibit gallery opens

A 200-exhibit installation on the history of dirt and filth and their importance in our lives opened in a London gallery in March, featuring the ordinary (dust), the educational (a video tribute to New York's Fresh Kills landfill, at one time the wor

New business development for city

A major new business development is about to start along Highways 9 and 10 adjacent to the Parkland Mall. The development, which will be phased in with various business locations over a number of years is scheduled to begin this year with a hotel.

Census on now

City residents are being urged to complete the 2011 Canadian Census package, which was delivered to every household last week.

Be ready to go boating

It's finally Spring. The days are getting longer, the air carries a sweet fragrance and the ice has receded from the lakes. It's a time when millions of Canadians finally get back their favourite pastime and head out on the water in their boats.

Warning issued for contaminated water

The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and Ministry of Health warn that heightened risk of flooding in many parts of the province this spring may pose a threat to private water wells and cisterns used for drinking water sources.
Threat charges laid

Threat charges laid

On Friday, April 29, members of the Esterhazy and Kamsack Detachments began an investigation in regards to uttering threats and breach of a probation order. The investigation led to the arrest of a Wroxton area resident.
Catholic women's convention held in city

Catholic women's convention held in city

Over 200 Catholic women from across the Regina ArchDiocese gathered Sunday, May 1 in Yorkton to attend the 88th annual Diocesan Catholic Women's League convention. The convention began with an evening Mass where the celebrant was Rev.

Council receives 2011 YBID plan

Yorkton Council received and filed a copy of the Yorkton Business Improvement District Development Plan for 2011 to 2013, as well as the 2011 YBID Budget at Council's regular meeting Monday.
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