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SRC expands program for Indigenous students

SRC expands program for Indigenous students

Recently, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is formalizing the expansion of a mentorship program for Indigenous post-secondary students, while at the same time celebrating the success the program has seen in its first four years.
Big bike

Big bike

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike was riding around Yorkton on June 19, raising money and awareness surrounding heart disease in the area. Riders in Yortkon raised a total of $13,735.55 through the fundraiser.
City unveils new landfill cell

City unveils new landfill cell

There is a gigantic pit outside of Yorkton. It’s long and deep enough to hold several trains. It’s lined with a black material that shines in the sun. Grab your garbage bags and compost bins; there’s a new landfill site in town.
Testing best way to battle HIV

Testing best way to battle HIV

HIV is a big problem in Saskatchewan. The province has the highest rate of the disease in Canada, with hundreds of confirmed cases. It’s an ailment that has impacted people from all walks of life.
The Meeple Guild - Go to battle and play Aristeia

The Meeple Guild - Go to battle and play Aristeia

Miniature war gaming is a favourite of mine, in particular skirmish level battles.
Tenants and landlords learn their rights

Tenants and landlords learn their rights

Few relationships can be as fraught as the one between a tenant and their landlord. After all the safety inspections, paperwork, and prepaid cheques, there is the day-to-day minutiae of communicating with another person.
Semi and train collide in Yorkton

Semi and train collide in Yorkton

A semi truck was torn in half after colliding with a train in Yorkton Thursday night. On the evening of Jun. 28, a semi truck carrying canola was heading into Yorkton using Highway #9.
British invasion at Westview United Church

British invasion at Westview United Church

Cars are built to be driven, and the Saskatchewan British Car Club takes that seriously with an annual road trip in their British classics.
National Indigenous People’s Day

National Indigenous People’s Day

National Indigenous People’s Day was a celebration of First Nations and Metis culture across the country. Yorkton City Centre Park hosted the event in town, with music, dance, and a barbecue for the attendees.
Cooking up a dance

Cooking up a dance

Dance Innovations was barbecuing around the city over the weekend, with an appearance at Key Chevrolet’s tent sale as well as Save-On Foods. They are raising money to send dancers to camp this summer.
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