Category Archives: Yorkton News
Melville grandmother wins $1.37M Vault Breaker jackpot
MELVILLE - A Melville grandmother is celebrating after winning more than $1.37 million on a Saskatchewan VLT. Wanda Ward was awarded $1,377,655.89 after hitting the grand jackpot on Vault Breaker at W...
Sep 17, 2025
Yorkton curling rink and sports lounge renamed under new sponsorship deal
A familiar Yorkton recreation facility is getting a new name. The City of Yorkton announced a 10-year naming rights agreement with Great Canadian Oil Change for the curling rink at the Gallagher Centr...
Sep 16, 2025 Photo courtesy of City of Yorkton
Keeping the dream alive - Terry Fox Run in Yorkton
The 2025 edition of the Terry Fox Run in Yorkton was held Sunday starting at 1 p.m. from the Royal Honda parking lot in the city, with participants encouraged to turn out to walk, run, or roll to help...
Sep 16, 2025
Melville Fire and Rescue officially designated with 'offensive' fire department status
Melville Fire and Rescue has officially been designated an offensive fire department under Saskatchewan Public Safety standards, marking a significant milestone in the city's emergency response capabi...
Sep 15, 2025
Another court appearance for man accused of seriously assaulting a young child
A new court date has been set for a Saltcoats man, facing numerous charges, including attempted murder, in connection with the assault of a young child in Yorkton. 41-year-old Frederick Stewart was in...
Sep 15, 2025
Trial set for Calder man, accused of second degree murder
Another court appearance has been made for a Calder man, arrested in connection with a death in that area. In June of 2023, Mounties were called to a home in the Calder district, to conduct a wellness...
Sep 15, 2025
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter on Keeseekoose First Nation
A man arrested in connection with a death on the Keeseekoose First Nation, has admitted his guilt. 21-year-old Edgar Kakakaway Junior pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Yorkton Court of King's Bench on...
Sep 15, 2025 An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
SIGA fined $1.175 million for compliance violations
REGINA - Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority faces a steep fine imposed by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for a number of administrative violations. FINTRAC announce...
Sep 12, 2025
Provincial minister visits health facilities in Canora, Kamsack and Preeceville
Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr is touring health facilities in Canora, Kamsack and Preeceville, meeting with local leaders and frontline staff while highlighting planned investments in the...
Sep 12, 2025
One dead, five injured after single-vehicle rollover near Dysart
A 29-year-old woman from Dysart has died following a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 639. Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP say they were called to the crash at about 6:20 p.m. on Sept. 11. Emergency crews decl...
Sep 12, 2025
