Kamsack Times

Hungry folks need not worry what’s for supper on February 28 because that’s the day the board of the Kamsack Playhouse will be serving a meal of baked ham and scalloped potatoes.

SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canora is among the “privileged parishes” designated as a pilgrimage site for the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Enjoying themselves in a snow bank with a shovel near the Kamsack water tower one afternoon last week were Keeva Ferrill, left, and Maddison Derwores.

A former Kamsack resident, who has painted and donated pictures of the four La Loche persons who were killed last week, is experiencing a huge positive response to his work. Russell Thomas of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Among communities within the Sunrise Health Region, Kamsack has the highest rate of potentially vulnerable families, town council was told last week by a delegation from the health region. Kamsack has a rate of 46.

Gary Shepherd, director of Mental Health & Addictions Services, recently made a presentation to the Sunrise Regional Health Authority on the progress fulfilling the recommendations of the Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Saskatchewan.

On February 2, Kamsack Mayor Rod Gardner was to have accepted the award for Kamsack having placed first in the ninth annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards competition.

Residents wishing to spend time on a regular basis working towards keeping their bodies active and fit in a group setting during the winter are thanking at least two energetic Kamsack women.

The Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home laboratory department will be experiencing temporary service interruptions for outpatient services due to a critical staff shortage.

Parents and other adults were invited to the Victoria School for Family Literacy Day on January 27 when they were encouraged to read to students and enjoy a treat of bannock and jam.