Local News

The Preeceville Panthers traveled to Wynyard where they suffered a tough loss of 70-32 on September 23. "The guys knew going into the football game that it was going to be a tough game," said Jeremy Mattison.

The Canora Curling Rink became the command centre for an organized group of search-and-rescue professionals September 16 to 18.

With nomination day completed on September 21 and polling beginning October 26, the candidates for mayor and town council have been selected. In Canora, Mayor Gina Rakochy is running for mayor once again. Running against her is Glen Leson.

Two male youths have been charged in relation to the death of a Yorkton resident who formerly lived in Canora.

Canora will be adopting a new five-year capital plan for the town office’s expenses after approval at the latest town council meeting.

Residents of the Canora Gateway Lodge were entertained by singing and guitar playing by Eugene Tretiak of Rama and Ross Baldwin of Yorkton. They also provided the entertainment on September 9 at the Invermay Health Centre and Gateway Lodge.

After a successful swimming season, the curling and skating rinks are preparing to open for October.

A Canora man has come into possession of a historic quilt sewn by rural women as therapy during the Second World War.

Canora Composite School golf club members hosted a successful golf tournament on September 19. The tournament, which was held at the Canora Golf and Country Club, brought in 68 golfers from 12 schools in the Canora area.

The Canora Composite School had another successful series of races while taking part in the Deer Park Cross-Country Meet. The Canora Composite School cross-country team sent 16 students to the meet, with nine placing in the top 10 for their race.