Local News

While students of the Good Spirit School Division returned to class today (Thursday) for the 2016-17 school year, administrative assistants and library technicians began their year on August 24, and teaching staff on Monday (August 29).

One of Kamsack’s most prominent businesses is beginning its 40 th year today (September 1).

A woman who had been walking on highway No. 8 just north of Cote First Nation, was struck and killed last week. At approximately 9:20 p.m. on August 23, Kamsack RCMP received a complaint of a pedestrian/motor vehicle collision on the highway.

Affinity Credit Union in Kamsack made a donation last week to help further the cause of literacy.

The person who has represented Kamsack, Norquay and Pelly on the school board for the past 19 years will not be seeking re-election.

Kamsack Horticulture Society was represented at the Saskatchewan Horticulture Association’s provincial show by two exhibitors and one judge.

Rama held its fifth annual Draft Horse Field Days on August 20 and 21, and the event brought in participants both young and old to take part in old-fashioned farm activities. “It was a very good field day with a good turn-out and good weather.

The 2016-17 school year is to begin for teachers on August 29 and for students regular cases will begin on September 1. There are two new members who will join the Preeceville School staff and one new member at the Sturgis Composite High School.

The Preeceville and District Health Action Committee has been formed within our community for the permanent and ongoing needs for Doctor recruitment and retention.

The Sturgis Station House Museum will be hosting a cultural day featuring Joseph Naytowhow on September 12.