Canora Courier

By Gail Krawetz

I am writing this with anger and disgust about the end of the STC bus. I moved into Canora last week from the city, as I have lived in the country most of my life.

By Calvin Daniels

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is supporting groups and organizations in the province by providing more than $1.2 million in charitable gaming grants.

There are reasons to be excited for the upcoming minor baseball season, said Michelle Hembling, vice-president of Canora Minor Baseball. Player registrations are up about 10 per cent compared to last year.

The Crossroads Credit Union held its annual informational meeting at the Canora Rainbow Hall on April 4. The meeting was one of three held in the trading area: similar meetings were held in Preeceville on March 30 and in Wadena on April 3.

A fire burned in Canora on March 25 in a garage as two men were working on a car, said Mike Doogan, fire chief. The fire appeared to have been accidentally set off by a spark, and destroyed the car and the garage.

Each of three Norquay groups, the snowmobile club, skating rink and curling rink received about $8,000 from proceeds of the first-ever Miracle Lake Fish ‘n’ Fun Day held on Miracle Lake on March 25.

The adult loon population continues to thrive at Madge Lake, although fewer chicks than expected are being seen, according to the 2016 loon initiatives and survey report issued recently by Doug Welykholowa of Madge Lake, chair of the Yellowhead Flywa

Normally not every Canora child would have the opportunity to enjoy a day of snowshoeing and healthy eating, but from March 20 to 24 they were able to do just that, said Brandi Zavislak, Canora Community Development Officer.