Category Archives: News
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the country has officially lost its measles elimination status, which it had held since 1998. The federal agency says the Pan American Health Organiza...
Nov 10, 2025
Horse Pulls popular event at Yorkton's Grain Millers Harvest Showdown
YORKTON - The Dave's Diesel Heavy Horse Pulls were again a popular event at the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton. Ten teams took to the Westland Insurance Arena floor for two days of pulling ...
Nov 07, 2025
Deer found with throat cut near Yorkton; conservation officers investigating
YORKTON - Yorkton conservation officers are investigating the death of a white-tail deer near the city. Officers received a report Nov. 4 of the dead animal approximately seven kilometres west of York...
Nov 07, 2025
Yorkton chiropractor collecting socks for Toasty Toes campaign
YORKTON - A Yorkton chiropractor is among those from across the province participating in the Toasty Toes Sock Drive. Dr. Bailey Skoretz with BK Spine Center said she started her involvement with the ...
Nov 06, 2025
Premier Moe and Gainer Gopher join forces to support CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - Saskatchewan's premier is teaming up with the province's largest, most-huggable rodent to cheer on the Green Riders in the CFL's West final this weekend. Premier Scott Moe, with Saskatchewan ...
Nov 06, 2025
Concerns from Ukrainian students that bursary funding will be cut
REGINA - Concerns about the future of a program that allows Ukrainian students to attend post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan to pay domestic rates were front and centre at the Legislature this...
Nov 06, 2025
SUMA, Treaty Commissioner strengthen urban Treaty relations
SASKATOON - The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner on Monday, Nov. 3, signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen its Treaty relations among...
Nov 06, 2025
Applications open for 2026 Canada Summer Jobs funding
YORKTON - Funding for the 2026 Canada Summer Jobs program is now open for applications. Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville Cathay Wagantall said the program continues to provide opportunities f...
Nov 05, 2025 Photo by Life of Pix/Pexels
Yorkton and Melville see strong housing price growth in October
YORKTON - The housing market in east-central Saskatchewan continues to show strength, especially in the Yorkton and Melville area. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, Melville led all ...
Nov 05, 2025 A real estate sign showing homes for sale is seen in Montreal on Monday, March 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Indigenous leaders say federal budget falls short on health care, education
OTTAWA - Some Indigenous leaders say Tuesday's federal budget lacks the investments in health and education their communities desperately need. The budget froze annual base funding for Indigenous heal...
Nov 05, 2025
