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A Sask Curling Tour event in Wadena is giving a local man the chance to showcase his talent in his home town.
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Sask. ref continues to honour hockey legacy of his late father
Luke McGeough, a Saskatchewan-based hockey referee, continues to honour his late father’s legacy by wearing his NHL jersey at his games.
Yorkton woman pens, publishes children's book
A woman from Yorkton wrote and published her own children’s book.
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Yorkton Terriers' player starts clothing line to support mental health charities
The captain of the Terriers says the purpose behind the brand is to advocate for mental health.
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Sask. Chamber of Commerce encourages shoppers to look for local options
Sixteen Saskatchewan chambers of commerce have launched a campaign to encourage support for local businesses ahead of the holiday season.
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Yorkton firefighters practice ice rescues
The Yorkton Fire Department is preparing for the cold weather ahead by practicing special rescue techniques used to help someone on ice or in cold water.
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Ituna's arena set for renovations
Ituna's arena will soon have a new look, thanks to two community members leading the way.
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Yorkton-area receives first snowfall of the season
The Yorkton-area received its first winter storm of the season on Wednesday.
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Yorkton Minor Football requests city-run football field
Yorkton minor football (YMF) has requested that the City of Yorkton provide the community-based minor football program with a city-run football field.
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Sask. town unveils signs to honour local veterans
A small community in southeastern Saskatchewan unveiled veteran signs Friday to honour those who fought for Canada ahead of Remembrance Day.
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Yorkton Terriers forced play game in two arenas after poor ice conditions
The Yorkton Terriers hosted the Weyburn Redwings on Tuesday night, but poor ice conditions forced the contest to be held in two different arenas.
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Yorkton Flour Mill selected for two provincial awards
After nine years of working to restore the Yorkton Flour Mill, the Yorkton Historic Mill Society has been selected for two awards by Heritage Saskatchewan.
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Southern Sask. communities sign agreement with Montana tourism organization to increase cross-border travel
A group of Saskatchewan towns has partnered with Montana’s Missouri River Country tourism organization to promote cross-border tourism in both areas.
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Sask. government confirms first case of Omicron variant
Four people from one household screened positive for the variant, a statement from the Ministry of Health said. The family has a travel history to one of the countries of concern identified by the Government of Canada.
Sask. Health Authority holds first board meeting post-Livingstone depature
The Saskatchewan Health Authority Board met for the first time under interim CEO Andrew Will on Wednesday, following the departure of Scott Livingstone.
Regina city council strikes down bylaw change that prevents delegations from speaking at meetings
Regina city council is rethinking its bylaw change that would have prevented delegations from speaking at council meetings.
Recommendations for coroners service, care homes highlighted in Auditor's report
Timely coroners' reports and a need for serious incident analysis in homes that care for adults with intellectual disabilities are two of the key topics identified in the second volume of the 2021 Auditor’s report.
SaskTel launches new low-cost mobile carrier
SaskTel has launched a new mobile phone company called Lum which will serve as a low-cost cell service provider.
Regina Christmas display fundraises for wildlife rehabilitation centre
An annual Regina Christmas lights display is fundraising for a local wildlife rehabilitation centre.
Conversion therapy to be illegal in Canada in 30 days
The federal legislation to ban conversion therapy practices in Canada received royal assent on Wednesday, meaning the bill is now a law, but the new criminal offences won’t be in effect until early January. Per the coming-into-force provisions of the bill, the four new Criminal Code violations will be enacted 30 days after it received royal assent, which will be Jan. 7.
Sask. premier calls for end to 'stigmatizing the unvaccinated'
Saskatchewan’s premier is calling for an end to the stigmatization of those who remain unvaccinated in the province.
Sask. reports 48 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
The Government of Saskatchewan reported 48 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, along with two more deaths.
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