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The Kamsack Recreation Board has its eyes set on winning $10,000; the only catch being lots and lots of people have to do lots and lots of moving around for 10 days in March.

Facility standing again after major summer windstorm

Calvin Straightnose was elected chief of Keeseekoose First Nation following polling on November 25. Straightnose obtained 239 votes, according to the statement of results from Loretta J. Pete Lambert, the returning officer.

An audience of about 100 drama enthusiasts that took in the Canora Composite School (CCS) peewee drama presentation of Jack and the Sillies appeared to thoroughly enjoy the performance.

A 1987 graduate of the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute, who has American as well as Canadian citizenship, has distinguished himself as a scientist.

The Etoimamie Valley Riders Club acknowledged its riders during the annual banquet and awards night at the READ Club in Sturgis on November 25.

In what was described by organizers as a very successful kick-off for Canora’s Winter Lights Festival, Canora residents took full advantage of the sleigh rides offered on November 27, going for a total of 36 rides over three hours.

In spite of Santa Claus not being able to visit Kamsack with a few of his reindeer, as has been the custom for the annual Santa Claus parade, the event was “very positive.

The Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary Christmas auction, which was held at the Preeceville Club 60 on November 27,was deemed another success by organizers.

The annual Preeceville Christmas craft sale attracted vendors and early Christmas shoppers to the Preeceville Community Legion Hall on December 2.