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More than 1,000 gather in Yorkton for Truth and Reconciliation Day walk

More than 1,000 people took part in Yorkton’s annual Orange Shirt Day walk Wednesday, marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a growing community support for education and awareness around the painful legacy of residential schools.

‘Snapped completely in half’: Over two dozen young trees vandalized over the weekend

The City of Yorkton is dealing with some disappointing vandalism on Mayhew Avenue over the weekend.

Quewezance sisters have ‘every reason to be optimistic about the future,’ lawyer says

Decades after their second-degree murder conviction in 1994, the Quewezance sisters can hope again to walk free, according to their lawyer.

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.