Canora Courier

Orrie Babichuk, a Grade 12 student in Invermay, completed his second straight gold medal performance in the outdoor power and recreation equipment category at the provincial Skills Canada competition in Saskatoon on April 6-7.

After retiring from their careers as railroaders, Doug Lapitsky of Mikado and Hal Thomas of Canora were looking for meaningful projects where they could make a difference.

The Canora Soccer Club held its annual general meeting at the Canora Composite School on April 6. The group is focused on keeping youth active at a low cost, which is why soccer is a good fit for them, said Candace Doogan, vice-president.

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.