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Swan River Arena partnership reached with town & SV Legacy Committee

Swan River Arena partnership reached with town & SV Legacy Committee

May 24, 2024 | 2:11pm
The Town of Swan River and the Swan Valley Legacy Committee have agreed to work together to provide a proposed new Arena Facility in the Swan River Valley. Although this project is in the very early stages of development and consultation, there have been many volunteer hours spent on fundraising efforts by the SVLC and […]
City of Yorkton names new City Manager

City of Yorkton names new City Manager

May 22, 2024 | 11:25am
The City of Yorkton has selected Brad Hvidston as their new city manager, effective June 24th.  The position was left vacant in February after the termination of Lonnie Kaal. The city’s Director of Planning, Building & Development  Michael Eger  has covered the position in the interim. Hvidston comes to the city with an extensive wealth of municipal experience […]
May 21st Notes from Melville City Council

May 21st Notes from Melville City Council

May 22, 2024 | 7:55am
A Melville Regional Park Authority delegation presented to Melville City Council Melville City Council has decided to deny to offer additional funds from the grant allocation ask for the Melville Regional Park for 2024.  The Regional Park board had requested $70,000 in their grant application, and received roughly $56,000. Council was told that the Regional Park […]
Swan River RCMP arrest male for dangerous driving in Sapotaweyak

Swan River RCMP arrest male for dangerous driving in Sapotaweyak

May 14, 2024 | 10:48am
A 26-year-old is in custody in connection with a dangerous driving incident  in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation early Saturday morning.  Errol Leask remains in custody and faces multiple charges including Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.  Swan River RCMP  received reports of a man wielding a weapon and […]
Two local schools each receive 15-thousand dollar grant from Mosaic School Nutrition Challenge

Two local schools each receive 15-thousand dollar grant from Mosaic School Nutrition Challenge

May 8, 2024 | 10:42am
Broadview School and Wynyard Elementary School were among the ten Saskatchewan schools to earn 15 thousand dollars in funding to support student nutrition through the Mosaic School Nutrition Challenge. The winning projects have goals including implementing or expanding nutrition programs, promoting cooking and gardening, enhancing facilities, increasing educational opportunities, and supporting projects with cultural components. “The Mosaic […]
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew visits Swan River on Thursday

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew visits Swan River on Thursday

May 2, 2024 | 12:36pm
The Manitoba government reiterated its commitment to making rural communities safer and Manitobans feel safe through its five-point plan that includes strengthening the province’s bail system and developing a new provincewide strategy to reduce crime and make communities safer, Premier Wab Kinew and Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced here today. “We have been hearing so […]
“Airwaves for Health” Radiothon once again successful in 2024

“Airwaves for Health” Radiothon once again successful in 2024

May 1, 2024 | 9:26am
The two-day GX94 & FOX FM “Airwaves for Health” Radiothon wrapped up yesterday (Tues) and 2024 was another big success.  Health Foundation executive director Ross Fisher says just $331,090 came in over the past two days, and more is still expected to come in with Legacy Co-Op and McDonald’s Yorkton with promotions ongoing. This year funds raised will go towards the purchase of medical equipment for the Yorkton Regional […]
It’s Day #2 of the Fox FM “Airwaves For Health” Radiothon!

It’s Day #2 of the Fox FM “Airwaves For Health” Radiothon!

Apr 30, 2024 | 12:08pm
Reader here, and we’re off and running on Day Two of the “Airwaves For Health Radiothon” on Fox FM, and our sister station, GX94. As a reminder, we’re once against joining forces with the Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, to raise money for the purchase of needed medical equipment. This year, the fundraising will […]
Yorkton Council approves $20,000 increase for YBID

Yorkton Council approves $20,000 increase for YBID

Apr 30, 2024 | 10:21am
Yorkton City Council has approved a $20,000 increase to the Yorkton Business Improvement District’s Budget from the city.    YBID hosts many events throughout Yorkton, including the Flower Pot Program, Old Mill Park, and June Days.    The total funding from the city for YBID now sits at $120,000