Local News

A Kamsack woman celebrated her 100 th birthday at a reception at Eaglestone Lodge on Saturday. Hilda McLean, who was born in Kamsack on August 6, 1916, celebrated her birthday at the Lodge with family and friends.

A painter recently tried to bring joy to patients in the Canora area by providing artwork to the Canora Mental Health and Wellness Centre.

By Jan Derwores

The Sunrise Regional Health Authority has approved a balanced operating budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Parkland College welcomed a new group of firefighting recruits Melville at the beginning of the month. Twenty-one students are enrolled in the NFPA 1001 professional firefighting program this fall.

The Bredenbury Golf Course held a very successful night golf tournament this past Saturday with 56 avid golfers registering for the fun event. The first nine holes were teed off at 4 o’clock in daylight.

The sixth annual Sturgis motorcycle rally weekend kicked off on July 29 with a dance with music that was supplied by James Williams at the Night Train Saloon outdoor stage.

The small Kelvington 4-H Beef Club recognized the accomplishments of its members and the support received from sponsors and buyers alike during the annual awards night held on June 28, said Brent Elmy, leader.

Sturgis Community bingo winners from July 5 were: Delphine Whitehawk, Rosalia Parlby, Shirley Pantratz, Gwindy Westerlund, Esther Walker, Patrick Reagan, Dre Poorman, Arlene Holm, Nettie Gazdewich, Jennifer Shingoose (three), Jean Babiuk, Nellie Long

The 1996 graduating class from Sturgis Composite High School hosted a 20-year anniversary on July 23 with 17 of 46 members in attendance. Classmates gathered for brief registration prior to a tour of the Sturgis School, said Kristen Peterson.