Kamsack Times

My kitchen has smelled glorious these past few weeks. I mean, what could smell better than the aroma of fresh dill and garlic? In fact, I can’t believe that some company that manufactures air fresheners hasn’t yet marketed this tantalizing aroma.

A 14-year veteran of the RCMP who began his career with the force serving in Canora, is the new staff sergeant in charge of the Kamsack detachment. S/Sgt. Kirk Badger began work in Kamsack on June 29.

An ambulance from Duck Mountain Ambulance Care in Kamsack was due to arrive in Ukraine on Monday to begin treating the wounded in that country’s conflict zone.

Environment Minister Herb Cox announced a second free fishing weekend this summer on August 29 and 30. “Due to the extreme wildfire conditions earlier this summer, we are offering a second free fishing weekend,” Cox said.

Speed bumps and the disposal of needles were among items to concern town council at its regular meeting of August 17.

Preparing for the beginning of the 59th year of what is widely considered to be the best youth program in the country, its Kamsack leaders need more adults on board.

Included in the displays at the Natural Refl exions Market, the market garden being operated on Saturdays by Wendy Becenko about 12 kilometres east of Kamsack is a display of lawn furniture including a piece made to resemble a covered wagon.

Kamsack is pulling out of the garbage pick-up business and like many other Saskatchewan communities will be hiring an outside company to do the job.

On August 15, which was 25 years to the day that Duck Mountain Ambulance Care began serving the community, a reception was held in Kamsack to mark the anniversary.

Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary