Category Archives: Yorkton News
Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
The Canadian Armed Forces says it's evacuated over a thousand residents of a northern Manitoba community threatened by a wildfire, while towns and villages in the province are welcoming cooler weather...
Jul 13, 2025 A C-130 Hercules aircraft is seen in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025 as members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuees. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
Two charged for drug possession after traffic stop near Virden
Two individuals from Souris, Manitoba have been charged after RCMP seized cocaine, methamphetamine, and cash during a June 24 traffic stop on Highway 1 near Virden. The arrests followed a drug traffic...
Jul 08, 2025
Saskatchewan government announces new Dementia support funding for Yorkton Area
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $200,000 in annual funding to SaskAbilities to support individuals living with dementia in the Yorkton region. The funding will enhance SaskAbilities' Demen...
Jul 03, 2025
Swan River RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision
Two people were killed, and two others injured after a two vehicle crash on Highway 10 near Swan River yesterday Police say their initial investigation shows a southbound vehicle veered over the centr...
Jul 02, 2025
Suncrest College launches Indigenous Education program
Suncrest College, in partnership with First Nations University of Canada, is launching a new cohort of the Bachelor of Indigenous Education program this September at its Yorkton campus, with a remote ...
Jun 25, 2025
RCMP Investigating Suspicious Fires in Indian Head
Indian Head RCMP are investigating some suspicious fires in the town. Last Sunday around 9:15 p.m., Indian Head RCMP and the local fire department responded to multiple fires in the green space betwee...
Jun 20, 2025
Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions approve merger
Members of Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions have voted to merge, forming a single province-wide credit union on January 1, 2026. The merger received strong support-87.5% from Conexus, 8...
Jun 18, 2025
Melville's new Fire Chief eager to serve community
The City of Melville has officially welcomed Aaron Buckingham as its new Fire Chief. Bringing over 25 years of firefighting experience, Buckingham most recently served as Deputy Fire Chief with the RM...
Jun 17, 2025
General Contractor Chosen for New Grenfell Long-Term Care Facility
PCL Construction has been selected to build the new 33-bed Grenfell Long-Term Care Home through a two-stage procurement process. The facility will include spa rooms, a commercial kitchen, common areas...
Jun 13, 2025
Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions donate $150,000 to support Saskatchewan wildfire relief
Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions are donating $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal to support relief and recovery efforts. The funds will provide financ...
Jun 10, 2025
