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Confused by gas prices

Confused by gas prices

Nothing bugs me more than the price of gas at the pumps and hearing all of the ridiculous excuses as to why the price is so high. The bottom line when it comes to fuel is that we, the consumer, are continuing to gobble it up even at an inflated cost.
Students participate in math fair

Students participate in math fair

Grade 11 students Lisa Milo, Brianna Bourassa, and Janet den Brok speak about the laws of sine, cosine, and tangent for staff and fellow students at the Sacred Heart High School Math Fair on May 12.
SALTCOATS - "Tea with Ruth Gabert"

SALTCOATS - "Tea with Ruth Gabert"

Remember the "Tea with Ruth Gabert" at Saltcoats and District Community Hall on Sun., May 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The monthly Pot Luck Noon Luncheon is Mon., May 16 at the Stirling Room.
James and the Heat slay their dragon, too

James and the Heat slay their dragon, too

Anyone who happened to be flipping the TV channels last Wednesday night and found a channel which showed a bunch of basketball players acting like they were rioting, could easily be forgiven if he/she thought something of unbelievably high importance

New intern agreement

The University of Saskatchewan and the Professional Association of Interns and Residents of Saskatchewan (PAIRS) have a new four-year agreement.

New test for colorectal cancer

Detecting colorectal cancer in its early, curable, stages is the goal behind Phenomenome Discoveries Inc.'s licensing of a diagnostic blood test in Saskatchewan.

SPORTS SHORTS

The City of Yorkton parks staff has taken the initiative to implement a new sport. There is a course set up for nine-hole disc golf at Patrick Park on King St. Holes were filled recently and the course is ready for play.
Seniors organization hosts tournament

Seniors organization hosts tournament

The Parkland Valley District of the Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association hosted a Kaiser tournament on April 28 and a cribbage tournament on May 4, 2011, both at St. Gerard's Hall in Yorkton. Twenty-four seniors competed in the Kaiser tournament.

Letter to the Editor - Kudos to hospital staff

Dear Editor: Being a recent outpatient at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, I want to express my gratitude to the attending physician, nurses and staff for the good care I received.
Crown rests in Walker trial

Crown rests in Walker trial

The Crown wrapped up its case against Kim Walker after three days of testimony in his second-degree murder trial last week. A string of witnesses painted a generally consistent picture of the events of March 13, 2003, the day that James Hayward died.
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