Category Archives: Yorkton News
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
Broadview RCMP renew call for help finding missing woman
Broadview RCMP are renewing their call for information on the whereabouts of a missing 23-year-old woman. Police say the last confirmed sighting of Desira Ross was on July 31, when she was seen on Kah...
Sep 12, 2025 Desira Ross. Photo submitted by Broadview RCMP
Yorkton Regional Airport announces naming of new Popowich terminal
The Yorkton Regional Airport has unveiled the official name of its upgraded terminal building, honouring a family with long-standing ties to the community and aviation. The facility will now be known ...
Sep 12, 2025 Front of the newly named Popowich Terminal at Yorkton Regional Airport. Photo courtesy of City of Yorkton.
Canora man charged in carbon monoxide poisoning of teen employee
A Canora man is facing criminal charges following an investigation by RCMP into a case of carbon monoxide poisoning that left a teenage employee requiring extensive medical care. On Aug. 28, Kyle Kais...
Sep 11, 2025
