In the Community

Families were encouraged during the month of February to spend quality time together in a program sponsored by the Family Resource Centre as a fun way for families to participate in an activity challenge contest.

The Preeceville School Grade 12 class participated in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, (CPR) and first aid course sponsored by the Canora Ambulance on March 9 and 10.

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- The Canadian Federation of University Women Yorkton Inc.

Heating system warms up blankets for residents

An evening to bring together hunting and fishing enthusiasts was held in Canora at Rainbow Hall on February 25 when the Canora branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) held its annual awards banquet.

Who doesn't love a Party? Members of the Goldens Jets gathered to celebrate birthdays for January, February, March and April at the Golden Jets Centre on February 24.

( see photo gallery below ) The 65th annual Sturgis ice carnival featured members of the Sturgis Figure Skating Club who showed off their achievements throughout the year.

The Preeceville Trinity United Church celebrated Shrove Tuesday on February 28 with a pancake supper. The men of the church prepared, cooked and served the pancake supper that featured pancakes, sausages, ham, refreshments and jellied desserts.

About $4,300 was collected by Sturgis Kinsmen and members of the Sturgis Composite High School student council at their mini-Marathon on March 2 held at Canora and on the highway from Canora to Sturgis.