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Yorkton Chamber inducts Evan Ortynsky as 2026 Honourary Life Member

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce recognized longtime business owner and volunteer Evan Ortynsky with an Honourary Life Membership.

Saskatchewan’s Jess Moskaluke to debut at the Grand Ole Opry in October

Langenburg-born Jess Moskaluke is the latest Saskatchewan country artist to perform at the heralded Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

Melville man charged in child exploitation case

The latest investigation from the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) ended with an operation and arrest in Melville.

Yorkton Public Library marks 100th anniversary

The Yorkton Public Library opened Culture Days on Friday with speeches, crafts and community programming, all while marking its 100th anniversary.

‘I feel proud’: Saskatchewan’s first Indigenous-owned funeral home opens

Peepeekisis Cree Nation has officially opened the first Indigenous-owned and operated funeral home in Saskatchewan, located in Lorlie, Sask.

Legacy Co-op celebrates 10th Fuel Good Day with Roughriders

Legacy Co op marked Fuel Good Day in Yorkton today, part of a Western Canada wide initiative that directs fuel sale proceeds to local community groups.

‘Shame on you!’ $10K worth of food stolen from non-profit seniors home

A non-profit seniors care home in Bangor, Sask. is dealing with the loss of about $10,000 worth of food after thieves broke into a storage shed and emptied several freezers.

Yorkton area residents voice support for post-treatment addiction facilities

Back in June, Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres withdrew its application to open new post‑treatment addiction facilities in Yorkton after facing pushback from the community.

Métis Nation Saskatchewan opens Ma Faamii Centre in Yorkton

Friday marked the grand opening of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan’s (MN-S) newest “Ma Faamii” in the province.

Churchbridge continues to await funding for safety upgrades following railway tragedies

Eight months after Alyssa Thompson was killed in a collision at a Churchbridge train crossing, her husband Matthew says he can no longer stay in the community.

Kamsack man facing charges after dog harmed on Keeseekoose First Nation

An RCMP operation on Keeseekoose First Nation has led to the arrest of an armed man who allegedly harmed a dog in the community.

‘Don’t be scared, be supportive’: Yorkton marks International Overdose Awareness Day with walk

Many in Yorkton took to the streets Monday, stressing the importance of education and support in the fight against drug use and overdoses.

‘The turnout is incredible’: Yorkton Pride Parade returns bigger than ever

After a year-long hiatus, the Pride Parade returned to Yorkton on Saturday with an estimated record turnout.

Tornado warning issued for parts of southeastern Saskatchewan

Environment Canada has issued tornado warnings for parts of southeastern Saskatchewan Saturday afternoon. 

Justice walk heads to Regina seeking answers in Gerald Straightnose death

Family members of Gerald Straightnose are walking from Kamsack to Regina this week, honouring his memory and demanding answers more than a year after his death in RCMP custody.