Canora Courier

Column by Ken Rolheiser

Column by Gail Krawetz

A number of groups and organizations from this area are among the more than 700 that recently shared in approximately $1.3 million from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)’s charitable gaming grant program.

By Carol Olsen

By Kaare Askildt Formerly known as The Farmer in Training

January 8 January 7 – The five candidates vying for a seat on Canora town council in a byelection agreed to participate in the first candidates’ forum Canora was to see in many years.

The Canora Cougars’ senior boys came in second in their home tournament on Friday and Saturday. The Cougars defeated Norquay 66-49 in the opening game of the eight-team tournament.

Playing to a 5-5 tie against the visiting Esterhazy White Flyers on Sunday, the Canora Peewee Cobras remain undefeated this season. It was the first time these two teams have met this year, said Kent Hembling, head coach.

What started as a simple pumpkin and a “pay it forward” card resulted in a massive donation from Canora to the Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon on November 30.

Five adults and five youths have been charged in connection with numerous incidents of break and enters, thefts and mischief, which included 27 charges stemming from incidents in Canora, Sturgis and Preeceville area between September 1 and November 1