Canora Courier

The past few weeks of Olympic coverage had me glued to the TV, but also had me reflecting on the state of fitness in Canada (and my own household). There’s something about the winter Olympics that speaks to my soul more than the summer games.

Hunting, fishing and photography enthusiasts were brought together at the annual awards banquet of the Canora branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) on February 24 at Rainbow Hall in Canora.

Approximately $4,000 was collected by Sturgis Kinsmen and members of the Sturgis Composite High School SRC (Student Representative Council) during their 25 th Mini Miracle Marathon on March 1.

Students and staff at Canora Composite School showed their support for the prevention of bullying by taking part in Red Cross Pink Day at Canora Composite School on February 28. Pink shirts, and even the odd pink hat, were seen all over the school.

"We are not so much human beings experiencing the spiritual condition but we are spiritual beings experiencing the human condition." - Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. What a beautiful challenge.

Morgan Klimchuk of the Calgary Flames, grandson of Jerry and Joanne Klimchuk of Canora, played his first NHL game on February 19 in Calgary against the Boston Bruins.

The Trakkers Snowclub 30 th Anniversary Public and Family Derby was held on February 18 in Canora, with 60 registered riders taking part.

The Good Spirit Cross Country Ski Club hosted its Eighth Annual Lamplighter Loppet on February 17 and drew the largest turnout ever.

Northeast Parts & Ag Ltd. opened its doors in Canora on January 19, after purchasing M & A Billy Equipment from Alex Billy, who had started the business with his father Metro 55 years earlier in 1963.

“When we abandon our beliefs we abandon ourselves.” Matthew Kelly.