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Members of the Amateur Radio Operators in the local area were joined by other attendees for the Parkland Amateur Radio Clubfield day on June 23 and 24. The field day was held at the acreage of the Bob and Lorraine Drayer of Sturgis.

A capacity crowd gathered at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Rama to celebrate Canada's 151st Birthday on Canada Day. The Canada Day Program began with the singing of O Canada as everyone held their hand flags high.

Although the threat of rain was on the minds of the organizers of the Canada Day celebrations held on July 1, the day turned out to be “successful and well-attended.” Starting at 8:30 a.m.

All roads led to Veregin on June 24 for the 74 th annual shishliki barbecue held by the Veregin recreation board. The fires were started at 8 a.m. according to Dereck Wolkowski, a volunteer who has helped with the event for “probably 10 years.

The Preeceville graduation class of 1968 reunited for a 50-year school reunion at Crystal Lake on July 7. Classmates and their spouses traveled from across the prairie provinces and the United States to reunite and reminisce over the last 50 years.

Family, friends and teachers came together to honour 14 Canora Composite School (CCS) graduates on June 28 at the school auditorium.

Catch the spirit of National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

During a concert at the Westminster Memorial United Church on June 24 the Kamsack Community Choir sang songs that evoked images of travelling on a musical journey.

Preeceville School elementary students were joined by their parents in an achievement and awards day that concluded with a picnic lunch and fun day on June 21. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 were each acknowledged by their school teachers.