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Kamsack club to continue making quilts for cancer survivors

Kamsack club to continue making quilts for cancer survivors

An avid Kamsack quilter and artist is encouraging fellow quilters to join the Heart and Home Quilting Club which is holding its first session of the season at the United Church basement on Monday.

Tetany problems when feeding cereal greenfeed

As a result of reduced hay yields this year many beef producers are planning to utilize cereal greenfeed as the main forage in their winter feeding program.

Arts council seeks participants for annual Culture Day event

The Kamsack Community Arts Council has issued a call to community residents to participate in the annual Culture Day on September 26.

Busy summer for sign and paint crews

Dry summer weather has kept sign and paint crews busy across the province. The $3 million invested in line painting could paint a line around the moon almost three times.

Government fulfills four-year commitment to increase seniors’ benefits

Starting July 1, seniors across the province who qualify for either the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) or Personal Care Home Benefit (PCHB), or both, saw a boost to the monthly benefits they receive.

Health care insurance costs typical Canadian family almost $12,000 per year

A typical Canadian family of four will pay $11,735 for public health care insurance in 2015, finds a new study released last week by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

Motorists need to pay more attention to highway workers and emergency vehicles

On September 9, the Yorkton Rural RCMP detachment issued a statement that motorists need to pay more attention to safety when encountering highway workers and emergency vehicles. Cst.

Historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II marked on September 9

There are few people in the world who are as respected or admired as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On September 9, Her Majesty surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning sovereign in Canada’s modern era.

Auto claims process being streamlined for customers

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is enhancing service for customers through a new program that allows Saskatchewan vehicle owners to have some vehicle damage estimated at accredited auto repair firms.
Second annual Hint of Garlic Festival and Trade Show held

Second annual Hint of Garlic Festival and Trade Show held

Garlic, that wonderful herb that adds great flavour to many savoury dishes and is known for its medicinal properties, was celebrated at Kamsack’s second annual Hint of Garlic Festival and Trade Show on Sunday.