Local News

Police are on the lookout for suspects who caused a string of incidents in the Sturgis community. Cst. Manuel Borges with the Canora detachment of the RCMP noted that several incidents of mischief occurred between August 6 and August 7 in Sturgis.

The Crossroads Credit Union presented community organizations with some valuable funding that will be utilized by each organization.

The Preeceville Co-ed Slo-Pitch League concluded the season with Scared Hitless crowned as winners of the B-side on July 28. “The A-side was undetermined as Norquay and the Sketters tied and never played the final game,” said Riley Erickson.

The Filipino community welcomed guests from across the local area to join them in a special celebration recognizing the Filipino traditions. The festival featured a feast at Annie Laurie Lake on August 13.

The Evangel Tabernacle was the location for the churches’ Vacational Bible School that attracted 28 children from the local area from August 8 to August 12. "The fun week was opened to all children in all communities," said Rob Lagrove.

The Sturgis Horticultural Society hosted another successful show with 214 entries by gardeners from across the local area.

The town council meetings held on July 5 and August 2 approved of the operation of two new businesses, as well as new guidelines on waste management and water works policies.

The 23 rd 3-D archery shoot held by the Assiniboine River Archery Club on August 6 and 7 marked yet another exciting and entertaining event, bringing in 175 archers from across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.

Police are on the lookout for suspects who caused a string of incidents in the Sturgis community. Cst. Manuel Borges with the Canora detachment of the RCMP noted that several incidents of mischief occurred between August 6 and August 7 in Sturgis.

A former Canora resident and former owner of this newspaper is one of the two major winners in the Saskatchewan STARS Lottery.