Kamsack Times

An informational meeting was held on April 30 at the Ukrainian Catholic Hall in Kamsack to inform and educate the community about intensive livestock operations (ILOs) and, specifically, about an ILO being proposed for location on SW 14-29-32, W1.

A former teacher at Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI) has started a scholarship fund for students who wish to pursue environmental studies upon graduation from high school.

A power outage which lasted about six hours occurred on Thursday, May 9 due to an accident on a farm field about three kilometres southeast of Canora.

The new Nutrien Ag Solutions retail operation near Norquay officially opened its doors with a grand opening celebration on April 26. There were approximately 160 people in attendance, according to a release.

Options regarding the potential closure or alternate uses of the airport and concerns regarding the Town process on tendering were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on April 9.

A thrift store which has been in operation for over 40 years, the last 15 at its Main Street location, has formed a partnership with Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI.

On May 5 at approximately 10 a.m., the body of Ernest Severight, a 30-year-old male from the Cote First Nation, was located by community volunteers in the Assiniboine River, approximately 10 metres downstream from the Kamsack Concrete Weir.

Eleven members of the Togo Terriers recreational mens hockey team travelled to Arizona recently to compete in the Phoenix Cup hockey tournament.

The Kamsack Cancer Self Help Group (KCSHG) holds a fundraiser lunch once a year. A portion of the proceeds was recently donated to the Heart and Home Quilt Club.

Application for funding for solar panels at the water treatment plant and a public review of a zoning exemption on Wall Avenue were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on March 25.