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The Okla snowmobile derby attracted 42 sleds on February 18. Snowmobilers traveled 40 miles through the scenic environment and met back at the Okla Community Hall for supper and awards.

The Good Spirit Cross Country Ski Club hosted its Eighth Annual Lamplighter Loppet on February 17 and drew the largest turnout ever.

“Absolutely awesome,” and “a great success” were two of the comments made by organizers of the annual Togo Snowmobile Derby and Irondog Vintage Derby held February 18.

Northeast Parts & Ag Ltd. opened its doors in Canora on January 19, after purchasing M & A Billy Equipment from Alex Billy, who had started the business with his father Metro 55 years earlier in 1963.

The Canadian Reining Committee of Equestrian Canada formally welcomed Rhea Pole of Preeceville on February 8 as its new Chef D’equipe (manager) for the 2018 World Equestrian Games Canadian Reining Team, stated a news release from the Canadian Reining

Yorkton Council has approved its operation and capital budgets. The decision, by a four to two vote, was made at the regular meeting of Council last Tuesday, rubber stamping the documents first released in January.

Suspect implied he had gun, fled the scene

A world renowned hoop dancer and storyteller, “who never ceases to amaze,” was in the Kamsack area performing with the hoops while telling his audiences how rich his First Nation heritage is.

For the month of January, Adley and Sage Ward, both of Preeceville played host to Flat Stanley, a character from the book series named after him, said Leslea Hanson, their mother.

Cheers, Canadian flags, photos of Brigette Lacquette and nearly everyone wearing red T-shirts saying “Canada Go 4 Gold” made up the setting of a rally at Cote First Nation on February 15.