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Canada 150 A local retrospective - A tornado hits Kamsack this week in 1944

Canada 150 A local retrospective - A tornado hits Kamsack this week in 1944

This week, in 1944, Kamsack, Sk. was hit by a massive tornado. At that point the worst cyclone in the history of Northeastern Saskatchewan, according to the Yorkton Enterprise, the tornado hit Kamsack from the southeast between nine and ten p.m.
First satellite camp for Sask Science Centre

First satellite camp for Sask Science Centre

The Saskatchewan Science Centre is trying something new. They’ve done a camp for kids for years, but now they’re taking that camp on the road, coming to Yorkton for their first satellite day camp.
Cathay Wagantall speaks to veterans

Cathay Wagantall speaks to veterans

Cathay Wagantall, MP for the Yorkton-Melville riding, is meeting with veterans across the country this summer to discuss possible solutions to their problems.
Underwater loans put consumers at risk

Underwater loans put consumers at risk

A growing trend known as negative equity financing is putting consumers in a risky financial position. Put simply, it is when a buyer owes more than the vehicle is worth.
Wheelchair not a barrier for disc golfer

Wheelchair not a barrier for disc golfer

Being in a wheelchair need not be a barrier to playing disc golf. Evan Fenrich showed that Saturday when the 27-year-old athlete participated in the third annual Sandy Beach Disc Golf Tournament.
The harvest season is upon us

The harvest season is upon us

Harvest is underway for some producers in the south, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Less than one per cent of the provincial crop has been combined, while slightly more than one per cent is ready to straight-cut.
A celebration of Jamaican culture

A celebration of Jamaican culture

A taste of Jamaica came to Yorkton last weekend, as people from across the community experienced authentic Caribbean cuisine and music as they celebrated the country’s independence.
Yorkton's own Bonnie Rushowick wins award

Yorkton's own Bonnie Rushowick wins award

Yorkton’s own Bonnie Rushowick has won an award. She took home the 2017 Deputy Minister’s Award for Excellence for Management Excellence. The award is one of several given out to acknowledge the work of the staff in the federal government.

Reptiles a Big Hit at Gardiner Dam

Large crowd meets some scaly new friends
Census data shows Tagalog growing fast

Census data shows Tagalog growing fast

The 2016 Census data concerning household type and language has been released. The Yorkton census agglomeration, which includes some of the area surrounding the city, has had some changes since the last census in 2011.
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