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Assiniboine River Archery Club holds another successful 3-D shoot The Assiniboine River Archery Club held its annual 3-D shoot on August 12 and 13 at the Dale and Chad Swetlishnoff farm near Canora, said Desiree Owchar, club president.

A former chief of Cote First Nation is being honoured by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) by re-naming the Saskatchewan First Nation summer and winter Games as the Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games and the Tony Cote First Nati

The Sturgis seventh annual charity run was another huge success, according to Ron Descalchuk, one of the organizers. The weekend was held at the yard of Ron and Rose Descalchuk, located three kilometers west of Sturgis along Highway No.

It is estimated that 750 people attended the fourth annual Smoke on the Water event at Duck Mountain Provincial Park on August 4.

The family of the late Marvin Sando helped preserve his memory in a special researched booklet that chronicled their uncle’s short life up until he was killed in action in the Second World War on September 16, 1944.

The Saskatchewan Trappers Association hosted a two-day fun rendezvous that featured numerous events showcasing different traps, techniques and fur bearing animals found in the area.

Kamsack area residents have until tomorrow to support a nomination which could result in a prize of $250,000 to enhance the Kamsack Swimming Pool.

The Sturgis Horticultural Society hosted another successful show on August 10 with 168 entries by eight exhibitors from across the area.

A mural created by three local artists was mounted on the outside of the Buchanan Community Centre in June, so it would be in place for the Buchanan 110 th and the Canada 150 birthday celebrations held in July.