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Canora Winter Lights Festival said another great success

The Town of Canora held another successful Winter Lights Festival with events occurring from December 4 to 11. The festival, which has been held annually in Canora, was “excellent yet again,” said Jo-Anne Sigurdson, community development officer.

'Tis the season for giving credit to Saskatchewan politicians

‘Tis the season of giving… and, for this political columnist, a little atonement for all the nasty things we’ve written. What better excuse than Christmas to give our Saskatchewan politicians overdue credit for what might have been overlooked.

Canora resident says you should be the judge on carbon capture

Having heard much controversial concern about the carbon in the atmosphere, it seems quite clear that, during my experience in the flying business, the concern over carbon capture is explained in the flying manual From the Ground Up in the section co

Victoria resident wonders how to package good news as a gift

It is a pity that good news doesn't sell. As a result, so few people know that we have made huge strides in eradicating extreme poverty worldwide.

Old habits are hard to break during Advent

Several elderly nuns were in their second floor convent one night when a fire broke out. They took their old habits, tied them together and lowered themselves safely on the ground.

How long will it be before robots rule the agricultural sector

It has long been my expectation that farming would become a sector where robotic machinery would become a major element of operations. Talk to producers and one of the major issues they face is finding reliable staff.

The unappreciated Christmas gift

When I was growing up, Christmas was always an exciting time as I eagerly awaited that moment when we got to open our presents.

Canora resident asks, 'Is Canada growing to pot?'

Our federal government will soon legalize marijuana. I’m not saying it’s a good thing or bad thing. It is so prevalent in society something had to be done.

Council approves tax concession policy and approves roofing of Canora Civic Centre

Tax policies for the new year and a roofing project for the Canora Civic Centre were among the main discussion points at the recent town council meeting. Town council met for its regular meeting on December 6 at the town office.
Keen Age Centre holds annual Christmas supper

Keen Age Centre holds annual Christmas supper

The Christmas spirit was shared by all who attended the Keen Age Centre’s annual holiday supper.