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Former resident's book calls for school reform

Former resident's book calls for school reform

A new book co-authored by a former Yorkton resident takes aim at North America's flawed public school systems. Michael Zwaagstra, a 1993 graduate of Yorkton Regional High School, has been teaching high school in Manitoba since the late '90s.

Disability program still going

As part of its ongoing work to develop and implement an income support program for people with disabilities, the provincial government will continue to rely on the advice and expertise of leaders within the disability community.
Zimmer celebrates 102nd birthday

Zimmer celebrates 102nd birthday

Recent visitors of Ron & Melba McAlpine were Gerry & Jeanie McAlpine of Winnipeg, John & Irene (Shultz) of Rosetown, Betty (Shultz) Kalynuk of Yorkton, Donalda (Freed) Salmon of Shaunavon and Lennie (Freed) Ishkanian & daughter Anna of Vancouver.

Night of heavy metal

Yorkton and area was offered the chance to see and listen to local metal and rock artists at Warehouse Mayhem II held the evening of July 31st at the Yorkton Agri-Pavilion at the Gallagher Centre.

Child Welfare Review hearings complete

The panel tasked with examining all aspects of child welfare in Saskatchewan has finished three months of hearings and presentations and is now preparing a report to present to government this fall.

Big lease sales

The June sale of petroleum and natural gas rights generated $46.2 million in revenue, making it the second-highest June land sale on record. Land sale revenue for the 2010 calendar year now stands at $275.

Tuition payment options

As part of the University of Saskatchewan's (U of S) commitment to fiscal responsibility, the Board of Governors has approved a change in the options available to students for payment of tuition.
Remembers soldier's courage

Remembers soldier's courage

In 1944 Wilford Kirk was a Canadian soldier serving in Holland. The then Sergeant was leading a 12-man section whose objective was a German pillbox on a hill near the town of Wonensdrecht.

Property owners liable for bush parties

An initiative by the Yorkton Rural RCMP to crack down on bush parties is now turning its attention to the property owners who allow the parties to happen.

Pulse donation to university

The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) received a $1 million gift from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) for the College of Agriculture and Bioresources' Phytotron Renewal Project.
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